“Ever since I learned how to hold a pencil properly, I couldn’t let it go. I read and wrote, while sequestering myself in the room of my childhood home. Sometimes I took pencil and paper to diners late at night, while a university student. I truly believe you are never solitary if you have your thoughts, and an avenue to express them. The Johns Creek Arts Center provides so, so, many ways to explore your creativity, express one’s self, and connect with community. Every class I have found here has helped me grow and learn. I am thrilled to offer my workshops which I believe will help us all connect thoughts, word, and verse, through collaboration. We will learn through each other. Life experience brings an abundance of wealth over time. The opportunity to share it is a true gift to me. Join me for the ride.”

Donna Monckton

Donna earned a Journalism degree at Northern Illinois University, before relocating to the Atlanta area with her husband, where she worked in a variety of roles as a writer, teacher, and journalist. Johns Creek is her home of 22 years, and she loves the community here. When her two sons came along, she devoted her time to helping them grow and thrive, volunteering in their schools, Scouts, sports, and music endeavors. Art, music, travel, and volunteering are her passions. She taught ESOL, students new to the country, and contributed to each students discovery of language and culture, an experience that shaped her with a new understanding of the role of language and expression.