camp instructors

The following is a list of past/present individuals in our camp instructor pool; as camp enrollment becomes fixed, instructors will be assigned to camps and this information will be added to the web profile, and as new instructors become available, they will be added to this list. Each instructor's Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance will be on file at the Creative Oasis prior to the beginning of camps, and may be viewed upon request.

Nathan Knott
Specialties: Wheel Ceramics; Watercolor and Pencil
Nathan Knott holds a B.A. from the University of Nebraska in Art Education. He frequently participates in arts festivals (including the Central Pennsylvania Arts Festival) and his work is represented in several national and regional galleries. He has over three years of teaching experience (including three years as a children's and camp instructor at the Creative Oasis).   Back to Top...

Stan Hunter Kranc
Specialties: Wheel and handbuilt ceramics; fused glass; writing
Stan Hunter Kranc holds two Bachelor's Degrees from the New College and a Master's degree in English from the Pennsylvania State University (University Park). His work is represented in both galleries and arts festivals (including the Perry County Festival of the Arts), and is an award-winning teacher and writer. He has over ten years teaching experience.  Back to Top...

Emily Bowser
Specialties: Sculpture and two-dimensional art
Emily Bowser is currently a BFA candidate at the Pennsylvania State University (University Park) campus, and exhibitor in many student shows. She has over two years teaching experience and specializes in teaching younger children.  Back to Top...

Margaret "Maizie" Wallace
Specialties: Two dimensional art and creative expression
Maizie Wallace is currently a BA candidate at the Pennsylvania State University (University Park). She has over two years teaching experience, including assisting at local elementary schools and specializes in teaching pre-school children.  Back to Top...