Altar Painting by Ingrid Cowan Hass. Ingrid Cowan Hass grew up deep in the foothills of North Carolina surrounded by nature. She majored in Studio Art with a minor in Music from Smith College in Northampton, MA, and holds a Master’s degree in Opera Performance from the School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC. Since her move to Greenbelt, MD in 1998, Ingrid has sung professionally in opera, oratorio, and recital in the greater Washington DC area as a mezzo-soprano. In 2012, she founded a puppet company, Beech Tree Puppets, with her husband, Ole Hass, giving performances of their original works in schools, libraries, and public spaces. Ingrid teaches voice, piano, and various art classes to adults and children and maintains an art studio in her home. She is a member of The Christian Community in College Park, MD, an avid gardener, and a guiding force in the Biodynamic work at the church.