I’d love to visit your school, library or bookstore. If you are interested in setting up a visit or a workshop, you can reach out via the Contact page (link in top menu), or email me at mirka (underscore) hokkanen (at) yahoo (dot) com.
One of the most rewarding parts of being an illustrator, author and a printmaker is the connections I make during visits and workshops. I’ve taught and spoken to people of all ages, from kids to grownups.
Since the pandemic, I’ve moved my art/book related classes online, you can find them on Skillshare, Etchr and Gumroad (links in the main menu). While I mostly teach online now, I’m open to in-person classes again.
Some recent art classes I have taught over Zoom are:
How to Research and Organize Querying for Literary Agents (SCBWI Hawaii event)
Basic Printmaking – Relief Printing (SCBWI Hawaii & Alaska Illustrator Intensive)
Wood Engraving Surfaces – Pros and Cons (Wood Engravers Network talk)
Several Watercolor classes for Etchr Lab and Skillshare.
More detailed info about school visits coming soon.