A limited number of classes are offered for private art lessons are available. Specialties include portfolio development, preparing for art competitions (like Scholastic or any of the youth rodeo art auctions), AP Studio Art portfolios, curriculum enhancement and those new to art making. All wet and dry media, clay and sculpture can be covered in addition to contextual and historical applications. High school students who need enrichment, homeschoolers, and seniors are my jam!
I LOVE WORKING WITH ANYONE EXCITED ABOUT MAKING ART! SKILL LEVEL IS UNIMPORTANT - HEART LEVEL IS EVERYTHING.
Marnie has a lengthy and proven history of guiding and mentoring artists. She has honed her teaching methods over a two decade-long art education career focusing on exceptional skill development and community involvement. Her students have competed and won at the local, regional and national level, receiving top honors in their events. They have attended such colleges and universities as Bowdoin, Cranbrook, Otis College of Art and Design, Pepperdine University, Ringling, RISD, SCAD, Art Instititue of Chicago and School of the Visual Arts.
Private classes are $50 for 60 minutes. Students should be prepared to purchase needed supplies. Please see the “Contact” section of this website if you would like further information.
“Marnie Hart is an outstanding art teacher! One who challenges and inspires her students. She is not only excellent at teaching artistic techniques, but she has a way of pulling out the creativity in the people she teaches. Her vast experience and open attitude led my child to win many scholarships and awards! I feel truly blessed that my daughter had the opportunity to work with her. Thanks for everything Marnie! You are one of a kind!” ~Kelly McKinney, parent
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 "Ohmu""Under Marnie's guidance I found my inspiration, my passion, and most importantly myself. The profound faith she has in her student’s abilities and the lessons she taught have stayed with me throughout the years. Her words of encouragement have guided me through getting both my bachelors and masters degrees, and everyday I find myself in the studio is a blessing. I am grateful for everything she has taught me, and continues to teach me." Tatiana Flis, BFA - Ringing College of Art and Design, MFA |  "Untitled," 2014, photograph “One of the most empowering things Ms. Hart ever taught me was to learn the rules so that I could break them." ~Iann Tenille |  "Passion," 2010, Prismacolor colored pencils, 16"x20" "Without having direction from Ms. Hart, I am not sure what I would be doing with my life today. She helped me realize my potential and passion for art. It's been the greatest gift anyone has given to me." ~ Hillary Gee, Texas A&M University, UT Austin |
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 "Organic," 2011, fabric, wood and thread “Ms. Hart played a crucial role in my artistic journey. Without her constant pushing, prodding, and motivating, I would not have gotten the quality artistic foundation that I rely on daily in my collegiate studies at School of the Art Institute of Chicago." Patti Swanson, SAIC |  947038_3216376785560_1837062987_n"Gentleman Rancher," 2011, graphite, 15" x 20" "Ms. Hart is not just my teacher, but also my best friend. Throughout my four years with her, she helped me grow into a thoughtful and confident artist while also inspiring me to follow my passion and study art at the University of Texas." ~Caragh Givens, UT Austin |  TideCycle_Adjusted"Tide Cycle," 2010, 24 glass jars, wood, Hudson river water, 8' by 1.5' “Ms. Hart, as I still refer to her, provided me with the foundation and courage I needed to pursue a career in the arts. Her lessons about technique and observation helped me to excel in my undergraduate studies at the School of Visual Arts. I am so fortunate to have had a teacher with such a firm grasp of the subject she taught, and the passion to really make me want to learn it.” -Ben Gewant, SVA |
 430"Of One Mind," 2013, oil pastel, 12" x 18" “Marnie Hart was an influential teacher in that she pushed me to work as hard as I could, instead of letting me slack off with something “good enough”, which is something that still informs how I approach anything I’m presented with.” -Ariel Carter, School of the Art Institute of Chicago |