About Imagination Academy
Since 2013, Imagination Academy has brought hands-on, in-school art field trips and Artist in Residence programs to classrooms across Alberta. Specializing in linocut printmaking for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6, our mission is to use art as a dynamic tool that boosts comprehension, engagement, and retention across Science, Social Studies, and Fine Arts curriculum.
To date, we have shared the excitement of printmaking with over 42,600 students in 220+ schools, as well as led immersive Artist in Residence programs in 32 schools.
We foster an exploratory, student-driven learning environment where children are encouraged to experiment with multiple ideas. By sharing sketches and discovering different creative solutions, students of all learning styles and ability levels build confidence, engage deeply with academic topics, and take true pride in their original artwork.
We look forward to visiting your classroom and sharing the joy of printmaking with you and your students!
Meghan Cooper • Founder
Art Instructor | Calgary & Southern Alberta
Meghan is the founder of Imagination Academy and the lead art instructor for Calgary and Southern Alberta. Teaching since 2013, she has guided over 42,000 students through creative printmaking. She holds a Bachelor of Design from the University of Alberta, where she studied Printmaking and Graphic Design.
Imagination Academy was born from Meghan's passion for fostering creative thinking. Her goal is to empower every child to share their unique ideas and feel proud of their artwork.
Growing up with dyslexia, Meghan discovered that incorporating art into subjects like Science and Social Studies made concepts far easier to process and remember. This realization led directly to the creation of Imagination Academy. She strongly believes that drawing requires children to process ideas more thoroughly, leading to deeper understanding and greater learning retention.
Leanna Risk
Art Instructor | Edmonton & Area
Leanna is a passionate believer in hands-on, experiential learning. Holding both a Bachelor of Education and a Graphic Design Diploma, she taught Special Education and Pre-Kindergarten for the Edmonton Public School Board before joining Imagination Academy—the perfect intersection of her passion for art and education.
Guided by Ms. Frizzle’s iconic motto to "Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!", Leanna has always used sensory and interactive projects to inspire young learners. After leaving full-time teaching, connecting with founder Meghan Cooper felt like a natural fit. Together, they share a deep understanding of how multi-sensory art activities empower students of all learning styles to succeed.
Karen Lindsay
Education Consultant
With a Bachelor of Education and 34 years of elementary teaching experience, Karen brings a wealth of Alberta curriculum expertise to Imagination Academy. Starting her career in Kindergarten classrooms, she quickly recognized how hands-on, creative experiences help young learners process and retain complex information.
Karen works alongside Meghan to align our printmaking programs with provincial Social Studies and Science outcomes. By pairing artistic skills with core academic subject matter, she helps ensure every field trip deepens student learning through an engaging, creative process.
