Coaching & Lessons

Skateboarding Lessons

Join Risk Skateboarding Co. for focused, one-on-one skateboarding lessons! With a strong foundation built over 20 years of skating and nearly a decade of teaching, I’ll guide you through every step to become a confident and skilled skateboarder. Each $50 lesson (1 hour) is a personalized experience designed to build a strong foundation, increase skill, and cultivate your passion for skateboarding in a safe, supportive environment.

1. Experience You Can Trust
   With 20 years of skateboarding experience and 8 years of coaching, I’ve seen it all—from beginner basics to advanced tricks. My knowledge is grounded in real-world experience, ensuring every lesson is packed with practical, actionable guidance.

2. Safety and Skill Development
   Safety is a top priority, with coaching methods designed to build confidence on the board while prioritizing protective techniques. From first-time riders to intermediate skaters looking to level up, I adapt to each skater’s comfort and skill level.

3. Personalized Progress
   No two skaters are the same! Lessons are tailored to individual strengths, goals, and skating styles. Whether you’re learning ollies, kickflips, or mastering vert tricks, we set goals together, keeping every lesson challenging and fun.

 Art Lessons (Drawing Fundamentals, Tattoo Designs, Watercolor)

Discover and develop your artistic skills with Risk Skateboarding Co.! Offering $50 one-hour lessons in drawing, tattoo design, and watercolor, each lesson blends fundamentals with creative exploration. With a Master’s in Education, BA in Studio Art, and experience teaching and working in studios, I bring expertise and a supportive approach to each session. Dive into a hands-on, personalized journey to elevate your art and build confidence in your unique style.

1. Professional Expertise & Education
   With a BA in Studio Art and a Master’s in Education, I bring both technical skill and a teaching mindset. My background as a middle school art teacher for five years and two years in a professional art studio make these lessons both practical and enriching.

2. Creative Development for All Levels
   From beginners exploring drawing fundamentals to aspiring tattoo artists and watercolor enthusiasts, these lessons cater to all levels. Whether refining techniques or discovering your unique style, you’ll find new skills with every lesson.

3. Guidance to Find Your Artistic Voice
   Lessons are tailored to each student’s creative goals, ensuring every session is productive and inspiring. Whether you’re learning to capture form, shade with confidence, design intricate tattoos, or create beautiful watercolors, I’ll help you tap into your unique vision and express it confidently.