{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course Creators","title":"Marketing, Monetizing, and Teaching Art Online (Elizabeth St. Hilaire)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1843,"description":"Artist and educator Elizabeth St. Hilaire shares how she built a successful online course business teaching art. She covers course creation, marketing for creatives, student engagement, using Patreon, and growing a mailing list—offering practical insights for artists balancing creativity and income.\nElizabeth St. Hilaire is a mixed-media visual artist, author, instructor, and the founder of Paper Paintings.\nIn this episode, Ari, Abe, and Elizabeth discuss:The Evolution of Teaching MethodsCourse Development and Feedback LoopsMarketing Strategies for Online CoursesBuilding and Growing a Mailing ListUtilizing Patreon for Additional IncomeBalancing Multiple Income StreamsEngagement in Self-Study CoursesQuality and Consistency in Course OfferingsThe Challenges of Marketing Art CoursesStrategies for Engaging Students in Art Education\n“Patreon has been a great income stream for me.” — Elizabeth St. Hilaire\nGuest Bio:\nElizabeth St. Hilaire is a renowned mixed-media artist, instructor, and author recognized for her innovative approach to collage. Using hand-painted papers, she creates dynamic works celebrated for their bold color, intricate detail, and layered depth. Her art has been exhibited internationally and featured in prominent publications such as The Artist’s Magazine, Acrylic Artist Magazine, Cloth Paper Scissors, and Southern Living.\nA Signature Member of the National Collage Society, St. Hilaire holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and has spent over 20 years exploring and refining her unique methods. She is the author of Painted Paper Art Workshop and has written numerous books and instructional guides to inspire artists around the globe.\nKnown for her engaging teaching style, St. Hilaire travels widely to lead workshops, sharing her passion for creativity and the transformative power of collage. Her work has extended beyond gallery walls, appearing on textiles, home decor, and more, making her a leader in the modern collage movement....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RrUM3U4aqO18wub7c2UBNsWhOZ9YmgOHMfCFUQ85YtY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNTgz/MWU5Y2EwNjI5YTQy/YmE2NGJjYjFmMmRh/Mjc2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}