Crystal Koskinen holds an Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts (HBFA), has been an Arts Educator for over 20 years and is passionate about all things creative. Her mission is to renew the gift of imagination through her unique and creative visual arts and acting classes. She believes in creating an encouraging and fun environment which allows students to grow in confidence, creativity, imagination, while thinking outside the box and fostering teamwork.

Crystal is also a writer, director, voice actor and designer. She has created costumes, props and set designs for numerous shows over the years – most notably assuming the role of Associate Set Designer for Grease in Toronto at the Elgin Theatre for two seasons. Crystal has worked in hundreds of schools, developed arts curriculums for various organizations and hosted several Canadian awards shows annually. She has acting credits in film, television, and commercials, while being no stranger to the stage. Being graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program in Toronto, improv is a big part of everything she does. As a voiceover artist, Crystal has enjoyed recording for radio, television, Audible, Netflix, web, animation and more.

Her fine art has been exhibited internationally in several galleries and juried exhibitions. Most recently, her piece Tracing Cobalt Whispers was a finalist in the Out of the Blue showcase and published in Spotlight magazine. Crystal’s surface designs are now available in her new online boutique called ‘Rakkaus Art & Design’ where you can find her home decor, art prints, tote bags and more.