Co- Founder & Art Director

Ella Gormley is the creative heart of Atlee Art Loft. An artist and educator, Ella brings a passion for helping children explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover the joy of making art. She leads the studio’s artistic direction, developing engaging projects and experiences that encourage students to experiment, learn, and express themselves.

From classes and camps to birthday parties and special events, Ella helps shape the creative experiences that make Atlee Art Loft a welcoming place for young artists. Her combination of artistic talent, teaching experience, and genuine enthusiasm for working with children continues to inspire the studio as it grows.

Co-Founder & Business Lead

Sarah Faria works behind the scenes to help bring the Atlee Art Loft vision to life. With a professional background in business, technology, and operations, she focuses on the strategy, systems, marketing, and community partnerships that support the studio and its continued growth.

Sarah loves finding new ways for Atlee Art Loft to connect with local families and create opportunities for creativity throughout the community. From developing new programs and events to building relationships with schools and community organizations, she helps ensure the studio continues to grow while maintaining the warm, personal experience that has been part of Atlee Art Loft from the beginning.

Creative Mentor & Studio Champion

Jenny Gormley, affectionately known as “Mrs. G,” has been part of Atlee Art Loft since the very beginning. literally, since the first coat of paint went on the walls. Our biggest cheerleader and always willing to lend a creative hand, she has supported the studio every step of the way.

A Longwood College graduate with a degree in Graphic Design, Mrs. G is also the owner of The Flower Petal, a local Hanover flower shop where she puts her artistic talents to work creating beautiful floral arrangements. She is a longtime Girl Scout leader, serving since Ella was a Daisy and spending years encouraging young people through creativity, adventure, and hands-on learning. Mrs. G brings artistic experience, a caring spirit, and a love of community to Atlee Art Loft.

Customer Experience & Administrative Support

Midge Faria brings a unique combination of technology, education, and organization to the Atlee Art Loft team. With a professional background in IT and education, she most recently worked as a long-term substitute teacher, teaching computer programming to high school students.

At Atlee Art Loft, Midge supports customer communications and administrative operations, helping families navigate classes, camps, birthday parties, and special events. Her experience in both technology and the classroom brings valuable problem-solving skills and an understanding of students and families to her role. Working behind the scenes, Midge helps us stay organized, responsive, and ready to serve even more families as Atlee Art Loft continues to grow.