La Boutique & L'Atelier

Our Instructors

Fine Arts

Mrs. Nanette G. Campbell

Graduate of Dundee College of Art, Scotland

Masters Degree- Art and Design

London Royal Academy of Music- Music Singing-Performer-Operatic among some.

Mrs. Campbell has spent several years as a Commercial Artist in London, also as a Freelance Fabric Designer, poster and Greeting Card and Wrapping paper Artist.

Eventually drawn to the classroom where she taught mainly teens and she became Head of Faculty and later the Moderator for Art exams at College level.

During this time Mrs. Campbell continued her passion for designing and music, she took the lead in shows such as: "Carmen", "Oklahoma" and "Camelot" as many as five in a year.

Designing Ball gowns, brides dresses, swimsuits, Christening gowns, Halloween and Fantasy wear, she has definitely made them all!

Techniques: Drawing, Painting (mostly watercolors), Gouache, Acrylics, Silk Painting, Water color pencils, Fabric printing, tie and dye, Batik, Clay, Collage, Caligraphy and Embroidery.

Mrs. Campbell, is for sure a fascinating women full of passion and lots of experience!

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CERTIFIED  BOB ROSS  PAINTING INSTRUCTOR

MRS. KAY LENHERR

Kay has always been interested in art. She took her first oil painting lesson at the age of eleven. At which time she produced several paintings, two of which are displayed at home.  While raising a family, some etchings were made of two growing sons, homes, and cranes on the tile roof. Pencils and pastels were used for portability and quick setup.

After completing her college degree in her thirties, she worked for several years in business, all the while maintaining her interest in drawing.

Several years ago, after watching the Bob Ross TV show, she was delighted to find a local class and signed up for each beautiful painting that was presented. Firmly hooked by now on "The Joy of Painting", she enrolled in the Bob Ross teacher program, and is now Certified to teach in floral, landscape, portrait and wildlife.

She encourages everyone with the desire in their hearts to be an artist to experience the joy of painting also.

Modeling & Etiquette 

MRS. NADINE SERGI

Mrs. Sergi has 25 years of experience in the fashion and modeling industry. Started teaching modeling and etiquette classes when she was very young. Throughout the years, she gathered professional experience and became not only an instructor, but also prepared top models for extraordinary events in Milan, Italy, New York City, and  Los Angeles, California,  just to name a few.  Nadine has many excellent letters of recommendation from the best modeling schools where she has been teaching.  She relocated from Miami to Winter Haven, Florida. 

Now as a loving mother and spouse, she dedicates  Saturday mornings to new stars, helping in many ways for these new talents to reach their goals.

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LEARN ABOUT 

LA BOUTIQUE  & L'ATELIER

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

*Breakfast with Santa, organized by the Junior League of Greater Winter Haven it was held at the Winter Haven Garden Center, Saturday December 1st, 2007.

*Spring Garden Party organized by the Junior League of Greater Winter Haven, Fl.  This Elegant Spring Fashion Show Fundraiser activity was held Saturday March 8th, 2008. Fashions by La Boutique and Casual Chic.  Three of L'Atelier's modeling students were chosen to do the runway show.

*Kid's Festival held Saturday May 10th, 2008 at Chain of Lakes Elementary School, organized by Cypress Oaks Pre-School, Winter Haven, Florida.

*Casting Call for Kids for print advertisement and fashion show, organized by La Boutique and MPC, Model Placement Center.  It was held at La Boutique on Sunday April 20th, 2008.

*Photo Shooting with the models choosen from the Casting Call  at the Photograph Studio of Model Placement Center, Safety Harbour, Florida held on Sunday June 1st, 2008.

*Univison Tampa Newschannel invited L'Atelier 's founder and Instructor, Mrs. Sandy Altamirano for an interview with Mrs. Maria del Pilar Ortiz.  The interview was pre-recorded on Tuesday August 5th, 2008 and was presented on Wednesday August 13th, 2008 the Univision News Broadcast at 11pm.  The segment is called "Pilas Pilar Pregunta".

*Polk County Leisure Division, organized a "BACK TO SCHOOL BASH", at the Eloise Resource Center, Winter Haven, Fl. on Saturday, August 9th, 2008.  La Boutique presented a Fabulous "Back to School" Runway Show. Our models where: Paris, Natalia, Claudia, Sarah, Lucero, Vanna, Amanda, Crystal, Courtney, Mckenzie, Mandy, Samantha, Yeleny and Armando Jesus (AJ)  the only brave boy who dare to model with all these beautiful and talented girls! 

PRESS 

Vision Latina Newspaper

Front Cover Page Article about L'Atelier

written by Mr. Horacio Gomez, November 15,2007.

The Newschief

Front Cover Page Article about the Kid's Festival

written by Kelly Mitchell, Sunday May 11th, 2008.

Photo of L'Atelier's participation at the festival.

VARIEDADES Magazine

Article written by Mrs. Sandy Altamirano, December 2007 issue. 

 Article about the importance of encouraging our children

 to draw and paint

 in order for them to develop motor skills. 

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La Boutique and L'Atelier has and will continue advertise:

*The Newschief Newspaper 

*The Ledger Newspaper

*Vision Latina Newspaper

*Polk County kid's Directory

*Women to Women Magazine

*Snip 2 Save Coupons

*Cypress Wood Golf & Country Club monthly Publication

*Barbara's Center for Dance Recital Program

*Polk Voice, East and West Publication

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Enjoy photos from our 1st photo shooting at MPC photo studio!

Our Business

Richport Haven Corp.  d/b/a La Boutique & L'Atelier, V.I.P. KIDS, was established in 2007.

We are excited to open a business where we offer a wide variety of products as well as services.   When a customer visit us, they are surprised with our well organized layout. We have modern facilities that accomodates its purpose.  La Boutique, with all the apparel, shoes and accessories and L'Atelier, the art studio, with two spacious rooms: one for drawing and one for painting.  And last but not least, the modeling and etiquette classroom with a beautiful runway and very spacious and modern room. Two of the classroom has a see thru window where the parents can see their kids interacting with the instructor, without interrupting.

The customer can choose from a variety of classes. Our future- our kids need to get involved with extracurricular activities. Our classes are not offered on a daily basis by any other nearby organization.  

Our business is an inviting place for shopping as well as for taking classes. 

We, are customer oriented business people, we treat our customers as we like to get treated ourselves, with respect, care and love. Rebember, we are also parents who want the best for our kids as well as yours.

Therefore, our staff, are the best instructors-artists that we have met! 

We carry good quality merchandise,  we purchase good quality class materials and we are always available to answer any questions or concerns.

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MEET THE ENTREPRENEURS

Owners

Jesus Otero (Jay) has a BBA, BA, and MBA.  Over 20 years of retail / wholesale experience. He is bilingual (Spanish & English).  Loving husband and father and very enthusiastic about sports, race cars and music. Let's not forget the grill!!  Jay,  is responsible for our store's set up, great job!

Sandy Altamirano has a BA and an MBA , both degrees in the business administration field, with concentrations in Marketing and Human Resources respectively.   

Trilingual (Spanish, English & French). 

Freelance writter-reporter and loving wife and mother. Very enthusiastic about fine arts, dance and modeling.   Over 20 years of retail and management working experience.

 In 1977 participated in the first : "Miss Maja Infantil" paegant, San Juan, Puerto Rico, was among the 10 finalists.

She is always teaching and encouraging  her kids to be loving, courteous, honest but most important to enjoy their age!  We, as parents are the role models for our children, we need to constantly guide them,  show them our respect and love. 

Here at La Boutique and L'Atelier 

Our Mission     is to contribute to our kid's world. Helping them to enhance their self esteem, their confidence, teaching them to express their emotions and for them to free their creativity without saying a word (painting!)

Giving them the opportunity to appreciate, learn and practice the fine arts.

As well as,

 helping our kids to be socially educated. In our busy day to day society manners matters. Our kids need to show their manners and etiquette at all times.

Modeling it is not a superficial term. Being a model is not only  how to be fashionable or how to look good. But also, it is how to show your  perfect posture, perfect eye contact and other vital social behavior.

  First impressions

last forever,

here at La Boutique and L'Atelier,  we are contributing to the students first steps towards success;  is all about  manners, etiquette, social introduction and overall education; that makes or pinpoints the difference!

OUR CUSTOMERS

OUR STUDENTS

OUR VISITORS

OUR STAFF

WE ALL ARE

V.I.P.