Watercolor Classes
Watercolor Classes with Melissa Fairhurst
Artist Attic Instructor and professional artist Melissa Fairhurst helps guide each student on their techniques and creative approach.
Monthly class openings for December can be signed up for now!
Fill out this form to sign up for Watercolor Classes by clicking HERE.
Beginners and intermediate students are welcome in this class, as we are all working together on our individual journeys. Having the collective of supportive artists of all ranges is wonderfully conducive to having a positive environment to create in.
Details
- When and Where: Four monthly classes to choose from. Monday OR Tuesday at 9:30am-12:00pm, or 1:00pm-3:30pm at The Artist Attic Classroom: 511 N Main Street Phoenix, Oregon.
- Monthly enrollment only: $80/monthly - Classes are ongoing for as long as desired once enrolled.
- Payment Methods: Payment is due during the first class of every month Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo or Cashapp.
- Supplies: $100 for optional professional supply kit direct from instructor (kit valued at over $160! Optionally bring watercolor supplies from home or shop our incredible in-store selection.)
- Might miss a class?: Any absences can be made up during other class time slots. Make ups will not expire unless unenrolled!
- Classes are Ongoing: Many students maintain enrollment for months or years as this class can double as an art studio and community connection opportunity. Additional classes (such as plein air, portrait studies, and still life) hosted by Melissa are offered to enrolled students at a discount price.
Having studied and worked professionally in fine arts, Melissa is knowledgeable with several fine art mediums, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and pastel. Her passion is bringing joy to the process of creation through play and experiment. Using a broad range of projects, she will help students learn techniques for successful results, through which they gain experience to create their own designs and work from their own references.
EMAIL: Missfairy.art@gmail.com to contact the instructor.
Oil and acrylic painting Classes
Oil Painting Classes with Melissa Fairhurst
Ongoing Oil and Acrylic Classes on Tuesdays at 4:30-7:00
Drop in students are welcome!
Drop in students: $25
Please bring or purchase a canvas (size 11x14 is ideal)
Try and buy supplies on the day of class!
This class aims to fit individual needs so bring any project or Melissa will help you find one.
$80/month for 4 classes (1 per week on Tuesday)
Sign up by emailing Missfairy.art@gmail.com
Melissa Fairhurst has been an artist for over a decade selling flower paintings and portraits of people and pets. She is offering an ongoing oil class that allows students to grow their skills and benefit from a creative community! Classes are $25 each, or $75 for a month. Students are expected to bring their own supplies To use the instructors supplies, bring an additional $10 per class and you need only provide your own canvas.
Learn underpainting, blending, and glazing techniques alongside an atmosphere of positive critique!
Students will follow their independent art goals with in-class guidance.
Collab in Phoenix
The perfect compliment... Gourmet Cheese Tasting, Cafe and Still Life
The Oregon Cheese Cave
312 N Main St, Suite A, Phoenix, OR
November 21st 1-3pm
Join The Oregon Cheese Cave, The Phoenix Dripp and The Artist Attic for another deliciously creative afternoon of Cheese Still Life Painting and Tasting! Back by popular demand, this unique experience invites you to explore the art of still life while indulging your senses in a curated cheese tasting. Need more than cheese? The Oregon Cheese Cave is also host to the wonderful Phoenix Dripp, a vegan cafe with coffees, bakery items, and other light fares including sandwiches!
Whether you're working in pencil, watercolor, or acrylic, this hands-on workshop is a delightful way to elevate your painting skills and treat yourself to some gourmet cheesy goodness, All experience levels are welcome! Light direction provided, as needed artist to artist.
$35 per person -- includes $10 credit to Cafe or Cheese!
Please bring your own supplies!
- Art Paper (Max 11x14)
- A board/surface (table space may be limited)
-Your choice of paints or pencils!
Space is limited, so secure your spot today by emailing missfairy.art@gmail.com
Let the colors flow, the cheese melt, and the creativity spark. See you at the Cave!
BLOCK PRINT HOLIDAY TAGS
Carve Your Own Holiday Stamp & Make Gift Wrap!
FILL OUT THIS FORM or Email Missfairy.art@gmail.com to Register
Learn to carve a reusable rubber stamp! Ink and stamp them onto gift tags and recycled paper bags to make your own handmade wrapping paper! Sustainable, handmade, and personalized! No previous art experience is required.
This class is for all levels but intended for adults. Teens are welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult!
Located at The Artist Attic
511 N Main Street
Phoenix Oregon
Class Fee:
$30/each 1 Person
$25/each 2 or More
Friday
December 5th
2 pm – 5 pm
Bring with you (shop the store!):
· Speedball Carving Tool
· Sharpened H or HB (standard is ok) pencil
· Sketch Paper
· Exact-o Knife
· Recycled (Clean, Unprinted) Paper Bags
OR purchase kit from The Artist Attic!
Optional! Bring a fun Inkpad color of your choice! (Try Versafine!)
Provided Materials:
· 
Tracing Paper
· Carving Rubber
· Templates
· Ink Pads
· Ink Breyers
· Masking Tape
FILL OUT THIS FORM or Email Missfairy.art@gmail.com to Register
Fabric Paint Garden Dresses
Carve Your Own Holiday Stamp & Make Gift Wrap!
Sunday, December 7th 1-4
Bring in a garment of your choice to enhance with fabric paint!
Portraits Without Limits
PORTRAITS WITHOUT LIMITS
Portraits without Limits
When: 4 Saturdays — Nov 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, for new and returning students
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $95 for 4 sessions
All Levels and Mediums Welcome — 10 Students Only
We’ll begin with the realistic approach — studying head structure, mapping value shapes, drawing accurate features and hair, mixing true-to-life skin tones, and capturing a likeness.
Then, you’ll discover the abstracted approach — breaking from exact representation to explore simplified forms, expressive color, and the freedom of personal interpretation.
Whether you end up with finely rendered realism, stylized abstraction, or something between the two, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to create portraits that are uniquely yours.
Instructor: Cheryl Magellen
website: www.cmagellen.com email: artist@cmagellen.com
Cheryl is a figurative painter, specializing in portraiture. She was academically trained in drawing at the Southern Oregon Art Academy and painting at the Scottsdale Artists' School in Arizona. She has been teaching since 2009 and her style is a mix of realism and abstraction using mixed media.
Email Cheryl directly to register.
Jeannie's Card Class
Cards using Watercolor and/or Alcohol ink Techniques
Every second Wednesday of the Month.
The Artist Attic
Join Jeannie for a fantastic class using die cuts, stamps, inks, and a lot of creativity! Her classes feature a classic and beautiful design element that create professional cards to keep or give to loved ones.
If you want to learn the essential techniques involved in professional card-making, come explore!
THE PICTURED SAMPLE IS FROM A PREVIOUS CLASS
COME INTO THE STORE TO SEE CURRENT CLASS SAMPLES
Call to sign up at 541-512-0040
Art Play Day with Jean Hanna
Special Pop-Up Class
Create an Acorn Centerpiece in 3D for your Thanksgiving Table
Fun-filled class by Jean Hanna
Using mix media techniques, create a 3D model and completed design.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Each lesson is $20 cash
Sign up in advance by calling 541-512-0040
Kristen's Card class
Kristen's Creative Class
Kristen's card class is every third Saturday monthly!
November 15th 3:30-5:30
Kristen works here at The Artist Attic and is an in-house expert on inks, pens, glues and a wide range of techniques. Join her for a fantastic exercise in crafting, as she shows you how to make beautiful cards and diverse paper crafting projects.
She is our resident master of paper-crafting!
HERE IS A SAMPLE OF A PREVIOUS CLASS!
Each lesson is $20 cash
Sign up in advance by calling 541-512-0040
Open Studio for all
Open Studio with Jean Hanna
Fridays, weekly
10:00 - 12 pm
Learn with professional artist Jean Hanna with 1:1 recommendations.
BASIC KIT
Many of our Classes require you to bring your own Basic Kit!
Check with each class to be sure you don't need additional supplies!
All of these supplies are available for sale in our store.
Basic Kit Supplies
Dry Adhesive
Scissors
Dimensional Adhesive
Ruler
Personal Paper Trimmer
Pen/Pencil
Permanent Black Ink
Paper Pad
Bone Folder
Any other Favorite Tools!