If you’re lucky enough to meet Chris MacCormack, you’ll quickly realize she’s not the type to sit still. At 77, she’s running a private tutoring business, creating original artwork, and holding quarterly carport sales filled with hand-planted succulent arrangements. Her studio in West Bradenton is where it all comes together.

Helping Students Succeed

Chris has been tutoring for over two years through her business, My Tutor Nana, and her Google reviews say it all. She’s built a reputation for helping students master tough subjects, especially math and reading. Some are just trying to pass the school year. Others are prepping to skip ahead or qualify for competitive schools. Either way, her calm, patient approach works.

She offers personalized instruction tailored to the student’s pace, and many of them stick with her long term. Her studio is low-key, welcoming, and free of the stress you often find in traditional classroom settings.

Painting Made Simple and Fun

Chris has also been painting for 25 years, mostly using her own landscape, plant, and beach photos as inspiration. But lately, she’s been exploring a new approach. After discovering a Korean YouTube artist named Joony Art, she was impressed with how simple he made the painting process, even for beginners.

Now, she’s offering small-group or one-on-one painting sessions using either Joony’s 10-minute tutorials or your own photo as a guide. Sessions are held in her home studio and last two hours, long enough to walk away with a finished piece. All supplies are included, and students as young as ten can join.

  • Private session: $50
  • Bring a friend or family member: Discounts apply
  • Class size: 1–3 students
  • Mediums: Watercolor or acrylic
  • Age minimum: 10+
  • Schedule: To be arranged directly with Chris

From Canvas to Carport Sales

On top of teaching and painting, Chris creates beautiful succulent arrangements, which she sells during her seasonal carport sales. These events are casual and community-focused, usually drawing in neighbors, friends, and curious passersby. If you’re local and enjoy plant art, they’re worth keeping an eye out for.

Want to Learn More or Book a Session?
Check out her Discover Bradenton listing.
📍7506 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34209

Chris might not be all over social media, but she’s building a legacy one student, one painting, and one succulent at a time.