About
Art With Marissa provides engaging, creativity-driven art classes in private or small group settings, using high-quality art supplies. I’ve been making art all my life. As the educator, I bring 7years of classroom experience to my 3 years doing Art With Marissa. I encourage individuality and self-expression in all we do,and my classes come highly recommended. Check me out! Facebook.com/artwithmarissa
Awatds/Recognition
Licensed Art Educator, Ohio
2008 GEM teacher of the year, Marietta High SchooL
1997 Silver Key, Scholastic Art Awards
I started Art With Marissa a few years ago when my oldest son began school in a school that had no art teachers. Having spent time as a high school art teacher who understands the value of an art education, I had to act. So I started by volunteering in his classroom, and that morphed into running art camps during the summer, which grew into this business, which has proved incredibly rewarding, for me and my students. By using a small-group format, no child gets lost in the crowd, and every artistic voice is heard. I find students are able to grow and develop at extraordinary rates this way. The process of creating, of thinking, planning, and doing, is almost magical to be a part of.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
WIth a new student, I like to get a feel for their own interests. Often, the first time will be a process-oriented approach, with a wide variety of materials to choose from, so I can get an idea of where their strengths lie. I like to talk to and with them a lot in that first meeting, to “read” them so they feel comfortable and get to know me.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor’s in Art Education,K-12, 7 years classroom experience, and 3 years running my home studio. I am also the mother to 3 boys.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Small group art classes run at around $25/1.5 hour session. Private lessons are $40 for one hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I started in an elementary school for one year, then high school for 6 years.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have taught them all. Pre-k, elementary, middle school, high school, and adults.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Last year, one of my private student’s art got picked up by Childish, a company that curates kid art all around the world, and sells prints of their art. The profits from those prints are put back into the community to fund arts initiatives for kids, extra art supplies, etc. The work she did with me is being sold around the world!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher who is a good match for you, and make sure your creative voice is being heard.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What am I trying to gain from these classes?
What model will I learn best from (copying, process-art, etc.)?
Where do I need help?
How can this teacher assist me in developing?