Our Creators
Andy Jones
Andy Jones, Content Editor for Plaid’s online education program Let’s Paint, is a fan-favorite among the Plaid community. From his riveting weekly Lunch & Learn lessons on Facebook to his in-depth, educational Let’s Paint Color Lesson series, Andy brings joy to all those who learn from his tutorials. For many years, Andy sat under the direction of Priscilla Hauser and gleaned an extraordinary wealth of knowledge, that he loves sharing with the world each week. Andy also teaches a monthly Master Class where you get a more personal lesson in a smaller class setting while painting a beautiful piece of art. With his signature smile and fun teaching style, there is no denying that you will have a good time.
Kristen Jones
Kirsten Jones, Content Creator in the Plaid Content Studio, has a knack for taking something from a thrift store and giving it new life with a pop of color. Her upcycling, crafting, and painting skills using Plaid products are top-notch. Kirsten teaches in Plaid’s weekly Craft Breaks and in our monthly Let’s Paint LIVE livestream event with thousands of viewers each month. Kirsten is a mom to two boys and being handy with a paintbrush is a must for this busy, crafty mom.
Emma Pniewski
Emma Pniewski, Content Creator in the Plaid Content Studio, is one of the many talented crafters at Plaid. Each week in our Craft Break series Emma shows you how to do everything from decoupage to craft painting. Emma has a gift for creating awesome crafts for kids and recycling household items into something practical. She also works closely with Plaid’s digital content team to create trendy videos for social media, that get thousands of views every month. Suffice it to say, Emma can do it all in the world of crafting!
Bianca Octavia
Bianca Octavia is a talented crafter who loves teaching people how to DIY, craft, and create on a budget. This Atlanta native loves cooking, crafting, sewing, entertaining, and so much more. She can frequently be found teaching crafting workshops as well as designing spaces in the party styling industry. When she isn’t working on fun personal projects, she is crafting DIY segments of NBC’s Atlanta & Co. Her infectious personality and smile will guarantee a good time crafting and learning!
Chris Williams
Chris Williams, Content Creator of Education at Plaid, is Plaid’s talented in-house artist for everything painting. Chris sat under the direction of Priscilla Hauser for many years when beginning her painting career. She shares her painting knowledge with the world each week in Plaid’s weekly Lunch & Learn Facebook series with Andy Jones. She also works with Donna Dewberry each month providing more decorative painting lessons through Plaid’s Youtube channel. No matter the setting, Chris Williams is sure to put a smile on your face each time you take a lesson from her.
Dylan Estes
Dylan Estes, Digital Content Manager at Plaid, is a pro at telling stories through video. He is a talented crafter who is passionate about photography and videography. Dylan can be found behind the camera filming and editing Plaid’s informational product videos as well as trend videos for social media. He brings a unique energy to everything he does and can easily craft something out of nothing. He is frequently snapping photos of the Plaid team with his Polaroid camera, capturing moments of daily life. Whether he is working behind the scenes or teaching a class, Dylan will inspire you to get up and craft along with him!
Jessie Jennings
Jessie Jennings, Content Manager of the Plaid Content Studio, is a multi-talented painter and maker who leads Plaid’s team of creators in producing fun and educational content. Each month, Jessie teaches Plaid’s Let’s Paint LIVE livestream event with thousands of viewers and a ton of fun for the beginning or advanced painter. Jessie also helps each week in Plaid’s Craft Break series on Facebook as well as with creating trendy digital content for social media. No matter the topic, you’ll always have fun learning when Jessie Jennings is in the classroom!