Studio Artist Class Information

The Studio Artist Class is a class meant to grow students' abilities technically and conceptually through a focused 4 week session of classes. Students will study elements and principles of art, in-depth techniques, and study a variety of artists to inspire their work. Each 4 week session has its own theme and focus.
$75 for Museum members, $85 for not-yet members.
10 student maximum per session.

Fall 2025:



WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS 3:15PM-4:30PM
FOR AGES 6-12

Session 1: Build, Shape, Imagine: Sculpture and Installation Art for Kids (Nov 19th - Dec 17th, No Class Nov 26th)

TEEN STUDIO ARTIST
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS 4:45PM-6:00PM
FOR AGES 12 AND UP

Session 1: Beyond the Canvas: Exploring Sculpture and Installation Art (Nov 19th - Dec 17th, No Class Nov 26th)

Session Descriptions

Build, Shape, Imagine: Sculpture and Installation Art for Kids: From colorful sculptures to imaginative installations, young artists will explore how to build, assemble, and create using a wide variety of fun materials — including cardboard, acrylic paint, wire, string, Mod Podge, plaster, clay, Styrofoam, found objects, and more! In this playful and hands-on class, students will experiment with shape, texture, and space while discovering how artists transform everyday materials into extraordinary works of art inspired by their own life experiences. Some of the highlighted artists of inspiration include Louise Nevelson, Do Ho Suh, Claes Oldenburg, and Tara Donovan.

Beyond the Canvas: Exploring Sculpture and Installation Art: In this dynamic hands-on studio class for teens, students will explore mediums that extend beyond traditional painting, and will experiment with sculpture, assemblage, installation art, and mixed-media environments. Inspired by visionary contemporary artists such as Louise Nevelson, Do Ho Suh, and Louise Bourgeois, students will learn how to transform everyday materials into expressive, three-dimensional works of art. Working with materials like cardboard, wire, string, found objects, Styrofoam, plaster, PVC pipes, and fabric, students will explore texture, space, and form to tell personal stories and express abstract ideas.

Instructor

Marisa Ingram
Originally from South Florida, Marisa graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stetson University with a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and minors in Philosophy and Art History. Marisa has experience creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment throughout her time as an educator in Seminole and Volusia County schools demonstrating dedication to include students’ various cultural and social backgrounds and interests in her lesson plans. Her role as an educator and her previous experience in museum work has allowed her to collaborate with various art institutions across Central and South Florida. Through museum work, art education, and her own bodies of work, Marisa strives to help others find a platform to learn, grow and speak out.

Cancellations and Refunds:

  • No fees will be returned or credits issued for failure to attend.
  • There will be no make-up classes due to a student’s illness, unanticipated travel or other reasons not the responsibility of the Museum of Art – DeLand.
  • If a class is canceled, students will be notified at least two (2) days prior to the date of class, and tuition will be refunded. The Museum reserves the right to substitute teachers as needed.
  • A refund will be issued minus a $25 processing fee for cancellation up to 7 days prior to beginning of the session. No refund will be issued after the 7-day deadline.

Check in/Check Out:

  • Students cannot be dropped off more than 10 minutes before the start of class and students are to be picked up promptly after the end of class. Please let the museum staff know if you are running late. A fee of $1 per minute will be assessed for late pick up or early drop off.
  • Students can only be signed out by authorized adults with identification each day.
  • If any changes need to be made to authorized adults for pick up list, changes must be submitted in writing to Marisa Ingram.