Hi, I am Carlise Azmitia

***pronounced: Khar - Leese Ahz - mee - tee - ah***

THE FOUNDER AND OWNER OF

HUDSON VALLEY ATELIER

(Atelier (Ah-tu-lee-eh) - a workshop or studio space)

Classical singer and theater professional (retired) 30+ yrs

Photographer (retired) 19+ yrs

Studio owner 15+ yrs

Artist and Crafter 10+ yrs

Teacher of fiber arts (needle, wet and 2D felting) 8+ yrs

Teacher of classical and fine art 5+ yrs

Teacher of paper and recycled crafts 5+ yrs

I started in photography almost 20 years ago and graduated from New York Institute of Photography in 2008. For over 13 years I ran a successful portrait studio photographing newborns, weddings, fitness, promotional, fine art and boudoir. After I closed my photography business I taught art, music and photography at a local k-12 private school.

I always dabbled in crafts as a form of rest and relaxation. Paint pouring, paper marbling, bookbinding and macrame were my first choices of therapeutic art. Mid 2000s my daughter and I taught ourselves needle felt sculpt but I didn't delve into it seriously until before the 2020 pandemic hit. Actually, this is when most of my crafting skills developed. 

By mid-2021 my growing menagerie was literally pushing my family out of our household. Needing an outlet to clear the mountain of makes I decided to open a studio to sell what was made. That was July 2021 and the rest is the here and now!

I am drawn to felt and the fiber arts. However, drawing and painting are extremely calming for me. Naming my studio Hudson Valley Atelier was a decision for the teacher in me; I offer both in person workshops and share complimentary video tutorials.

In addition to offering classes and workshops at my Florida NY studio, you may now find me teaching at Orange-Ulster Boces Adult Continuing Education and at Garrison Art Center. Just click the menu to explore.

My studio is located at 62 N. Main St. suite #105, Florida NY 10921