Our Team

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Teamwork Makes the Artwork

Here at Amelia Art Studio we employ fun, happy people.

Our Team

Lauren Templeton

Owner, Art Teacher

Lauren Templeton began her formal visual art studies at The Corcoran School of Art in her hometown, Washington, DC.  She graduated from Colgate University in New York with a BA in Art and Art History with a concentration in Studio Art.  Lauren earned her Florida Professional Educator’s License with certification in Visual Arts K-12 in 2007 and founded Amelia Art Studio in 2016.

“I don’t think about art when I’m working.  I try to think about life.” – Jean-Michel Basquiat

Stephanie Dinius

Studio Manager, Art Teacher

Stephanie’s education is in the arts with an emphasis on graphic design and illustration.  A mother of two, she is experienced in working with children of all ages.  As a career Navy spouse, she has volunteered in classrooms and school libraries throughout the country as an aide and mentor and has served in leadership positions in both the Boy and Girl Scouts.  She has been with Amelia Art Studio since 2018.

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein

Heidi Dinius

Lesson Coordinator, Art Teacher

Heidi Dinius is a multidisciplinary artist and has been with Amelia Art Studio since 2022.  She graduated from Flagler College with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts and an illustration minor.   When she isn’t pursuing all things artistic, she’s out scouring the beach for fossils, walking or biking the neighborhood, and spending time with family.

“We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” – Bob Ross

Additional Support Staff

Heidi Dinius

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Devenney Cerna

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Sarah Mann

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Kayla Zaccaro

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Amanda Bennet

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Alaya Cobb

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Join Our Team

It is our caring team members that are responsible for the Studio’s success.  We are enthusiastic about creating art and sharing that passion with our students.  Want to share this amazing experience?  Send your resume to us at [email protected]

Join Our Team

It is our caring team members that are responsible for the Studio’s success.  We are enthusiastic about creating art and sharing that passion with our students.  Want to be a part of this amazing experience?  Send your resume to us at [email protected]

Gift an Experience!

Give your loved one the joy of art!  Purchase a class, then email us at [email protected] and tell us you want to gift your purchase.  Provide us the recipient’s name and who the gift is from, and we will send you a personalized certificate to print out and give to your favorite artist. If you wish to personalize it yourself, you can request a blank certificate.