Visual Manna

Our mission is to provide strong art education to young and old alike and enable them to create extraordinary works of art that are uplifting and encouraging to the human spirit and glorifying to God.

To see what our curriculum is like, click here for free video art lessons from Sharon Jeffus, owner of Visual Manna!

Contact us so we can help customize a program that fits the needs of your school.

More about our philosophy and goals in teaching art

“My goal is to provide educational materials for children to make them feel good about who they are.  I want them to love learning and view it as an exciting discovery.  No matter who they are or what their circumstance, whether it is children who view themselves as being physically different, have a  learning disability, are in  schools in the inner city, children who are creatively gifted.   ALL children can benefit from finding their place to shine in the arts and can feel good about who God created them to be.” -Owner Sharon Jeffus

Sharon Jeffus has a B.S.S.E. in Art Education from John Brown University and continued on in her studies to be certified to teach English from the University of Arkansas. She studied painting at Metropolitan in Denver and sculpting at Southern Illinois University.She has written over twenty books and has the internationally known company Visual Manna. Sharon wrote her first book in 1992 and developed the Visual Manna teaching method where art is integrated with art appreciation, techniques, vocabulary and core subjects. She has also written an Indian Arts and Crafts program that was rated outstanding by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Sharon taught in the public schools in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. She then left the public school system to write books, travel and homeschool her two children. Sharon also taught Intensive English as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Missouri-Rolla and has given presentations on teaching art to college classes including Azusa Pacific University and Columbia College and the Audubon Society. She has three AP courses that have been approved to teach. Art internships are also available. Sharon developed and presented workshops in coordination with Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Bass Pro on art and science. Her books are available in ebook form and at Rainbow Resources that has free videos of her lessons. Visual Manna Academy is offering a comprehensive art program for high school students and students graduating who want a strong foundation in art and also written communication.

What a privilege to meet you! What a blessing for Kamryn to get to work under you! She has grown so much in the last 2-3 months, not just in her art, but her dad and I think she has come to realize how special her gift is and her responsibility to take every opportunity to cultivate it to honor the Father, who gave it to her! Thank you so much for being such a part of her growth. Blessings and shalom.

— Angela J. Knape

To Whom it May Concern, I had the pleasure of working under the guide of Sharon Jeffus with Visual Manna. Though an aspiring Artist, I knew little about the foundations and principles of art. Now I know not just definitions but application of said skills. Sharon is extremely knowledgeable as well as optimistic in her teachings. She has personally guided me into being able to be proud of my art, as well as encourage my own creativity. Visual Manna is involved in many different ministry and schooling activities. The heart for using the beauty of art to inspire others and encourage the gospel is a worthwhile cause that God is using all around Kansas City. The Visual Manna Artist Tea Parties are wonderful educational parties to spark creativity, encouragement, and the Gospel in children. The projects are fun for even adults to finish. I love how family orientated Visual Manna aims to be, and there are benefits and opportunities for people of all ages through their educational services.

— Hannah Bond 2019-2020