Our Team

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Teamwork Makes the Artwork

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

Our Team

Lauren Templeton is the owner and innovator that created our amazing Studio in 2016, making a space that welcomes everyone

Lauren Templeton

Owner, Art Teacher

Lauren 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 is our Studio Manager since 2018

Stephanie Dinius

Studio Manager, Art Teacher

Stephanie’s education is in the arts with an emphasis on graphic design and illustration.  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.  Time outside the Studio is spent gardening, beachcombing, woodworking, reading, puzzling, and collecting Pokémon.

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein

Heidi Dinius is a brilliant Art Teacher for every age since 2022

Heidi Dinius

Lesson Coordinator, Art Teacher

Heidi 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

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Andrea Jones

Art Teacher

Andrea has been with Amelia Art Studio since 2019.  She earned her BA in Studio Art at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, and studied sculptural painting at the Anderson Art Center in Aspen.  As a painter, her works are often quiet observations from an outside perspective, whether the piece is small or a mural. She has also worked as an art educator at Amelia Island Montessori School.

“I think a lot of making art is listening to yourself.” – Kiki Smith

River the Frog helps our shy younger artists acclimate to the Studio

River

Teaching Assistant

River joined Amelia Art Studio as an assistant in 2022 and has been integral in helping our shy younger artists blossom ever since.  Though River is a valuable member of the team, he can be a little mischievous at times, requiring an occasional reminder of the Studio rules.

“It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice.” – Kermit

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 be a part of this amazing experience?  Send your resume to us at [email protected].