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.
Fill out this form to sign up for Classes by clicking HERE.
SUNDAY JULY WATERCOLOR CLASSES OPEN JULY 6TH 2025.
Sundays from 1-3:00 starting July 6th
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. [New: Sundays during July and August from 1-3. Drop ins welcome!]
- 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 reserve a spot
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 with Oregon Cheese Cave
The perfect compliment... Gourmet Cheese Tasting and Still Life
Cheese Still Life Painting & Tasting Returns!
Friday, August 29th 1-3 PM
The Oregon Cheese Cave
312 N Main St, Suite A, Phoenix, OR
Join The Oregon Cheese Cave 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 cheese plate!
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 filling out THIS FORM HERE
Let the colors flow, the cheese melt, and the creativity spark. See you at the Cave!
Jeannie's Card Class
Cards using Watercolor and/or Alcohol ink Techniques
Second Saturday of the month
September 13th 1:30pmS
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
Kristen's Card class
Kristen's Creative Class
Kristen's card class is every third Saturday monthly!
August 16th 2025
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
Luann's Copic Class
Copic Cards with LuAnn Stone
LuAnn's Card Classes!
Stay tuned for the next class date!
She shows you how to use copic markers to color beautiful stamps and make beautiful finished cards. It's always a treat to make a card with LuAnn! Her knowledge and positive learning attitude makes her classes a lot of fun.
She has classes once every month! $20 per lesson. Sign up in advance by calling 541-512-0040
Drawing Class
Drawing Classes with Jean Hanna
This class will resume August 22nd
Fridays, weekly
10:00 - 12 pm
Create fun, mix media designs with intro to Acrylic!
Drawing course to meet on Fridays. Drop ins Welcomed.
Please bring pencils, erasers, and a sketch pad.
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!