The staff at FunDamental Studios are well-established professionals in their respected fields
and they are absolutely passionate about your progress! Class sizes are intentionally small so that
we can provide more individual attention and help students succeed.
Always wanted to learn how to DRAW?
Chris (aka: The Bald Guy) can help you meet that goal!
Chris is an excellent teacher and a life-long artist who works predominantly in pencil but also enjoys
a wide range of mixed media. He studied Fine Arts at Iowa State University with an emphasis in drawing,
painting and print making. He illustrated the book “Sew Far Sew Good” by Oracle Publications, has worked
for DC Comics and self published two independent comic books. He currently works as a freelance artist.
Always wanted to learn how to BELLY DANCE?
Lisa (aka: Shiara) can help you move in exciting new ways!
She has been studying and performing Middle Eastern Dance since 1993.
She has been sharing her passion for this beautiful art form in the classroom since 1998.
In 2003, Lisa (Shiara) won the MEDINA (Middle Eastern Dance in North America) competition. This experience was invaluable for Shiara and helped sharpen her skills and train her eye to better guide her students to become the very best they can be!
In 2016 she won the Arts Educator award from the Ames Community Arts Council. This award is proudly on display at the studio as a reminder of the care and dedication necessary to help guide the next generation of Middle Eastern Dance artists.
Curious about DELSARTE?
“Delsarte is a body language analysis that is complete, thorough and honest. It gives mind-blowing clarity to both our life and our artistic communications. It is best experienced.” ~ Joe Williams
Lisa has been taking classes with the world master of Delsarte, Joe Williams, since 2005.
She began learning to teach his Three Pillars Arts ® Delsarte method in 2013.
In 2017, Lisa became a certified Three Pillars Arts ® Delsarte teacher and is extremely happy to be able to share her knowledge through the wide variety of classes offered at FunDamental studios in downtown Ames!
“With her passion for art, for teaching, and her generosity of spirit, Lisa (Shiara) is a true leader, and inspiring teacher who is carrying the flame of Delsarte forward for a new generation.”
~ Joe Williams, Master Delsarte Teacher, New York, NY
** Check out the KHOI radio interview about the Studio and the Delsarte Method. **