Kind words
I’m deeply grateful for everyone who has welcomed one of my pieces into their space. Hearing how the work finds its place and meaning in someone’s life is incredibly special to me.
These kind words have been shared by collectors and clients who have supported my journey and my art.
A place where I grow at my own pace
I walked in knowing nothing, and under Merissa’s gentle guidance I’ve explored all mediums and techniques.
Kunshuis is a peaceful escape after a long day at the office – a place where I grow at my own pace. I’m amazed at what I’ve achieved.
Zelda
A space where our creativity can grow and thrive.
Merissa is simply brilliant! She has been teaching me and my daughter art for the past two years, and her classes are always inspiring. She gives just the right amount of guidance, knows when to encourage and when to challenge, and creates a space where our creativity can grow and thrive. Since joining her classes, my daughter’s creativity and self-esteem have blossomed. We can’t recommend her enough!
Ananja Beaurain
The opportunity to learn new skills and step out of our comfort zone.
I have known Merissa since 2009 and have enjoyed her gracious tutoring and skilful guidance aimed at developing and encouraging not only me but all her students to becoming the best artist we are meant to be.
She has an exceptional eye in art and is able to direct each individual student in their chosen artistic endeavours, whilst also providing us the opportunity to learn new skills and step out of our comfort zone.
She provides art in a fun and engaging environment that both challenges and nurtures your interest in art.
It is well worth attending classes at the Strand Kunshuis.
Andene
Die Kunshuis voel soos ‘n tuiste waar jy altyd welkom is.
Ek is al sedert 2012 deel van die Kunshuis se studente, onder die bekwame leiding van Merissa Slingerland.
Ek het aanvanklik daar begin met die gedagte dat ‘n mens na ‘n jaar of 2 op jou eie kan aangaan. Tog het ek vinnig tot die besef gekom dat my enigste ondervinding van kuns, slegs my liefde vir teken was en dat daar so baie is om te leer.
Ek is vandag nog steeds ‘n student van die Kunshuis!!
Sou nooit gedink het dat ek soveel kennis oor tegnieke, mediums, kleure, kunsvorme, geskiedenis, ens. in my leeftyd sou opdoen nie.
Laastens, maar beslis nie die minste nie, is die wonderlike kunsvriende wat ek deur die jare kon leer ken. Die waarde van bevrediging en die innerlike rustigheid, maak enige kunswerk definitief die moeite werd.
Merissa is ‘n ware inspirasie en gee leiding op so ‘n manier dat elkeen daardeur opgebou word om die beste te wees wat hy of sy kan.
Die Kunshuis voel soos ‘n tuiste waar jy altyd welkom is en sommer net jouself kan wees.
Lizel Huisman
Ek geniet elke oomblik se klas met wonderlike vriende
Ek is alreeds meer as 10 jr deel vd kunsklas by Merissa en so baie geleer, want ek het geen kuns agtergrond nie. Wat ek van Merissa se manier van klasgee waardeer, is dat sy jou lei en leer, maar nooit oorneem nie. Jy is op jou eie pas daar en mens leer elke keer weer iets by.
Ek geniet elke oomblik se klas met wonderlike vriende wat mens ook nog oor die jare leer ken het daarby.
Dankie Merissa vir jou wysheid en leiding.
Daleen
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On Instagram, I share my art as it unfolds – the colours, the process and the stories in between. Step into my world.
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Gustav Klimt