HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, November 29 & 30, 2024
Join us at the gallery for an open house as we kick off the holiday season with fine art and craft from 35+ local and nationally recognized artists. Work in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, and pastel as well as hand-blown glass, pottery, wood turnings, mosaics and more! Give the gift of something made by a local artist. Stop by and enjoy refreshments in our colorful gallery and door prizes. More info https://www.jacksonartnh.com
Price: $0.00
Date: November 29, 2024
(Morning Session) Painted Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Deb Samia, Nov. 30, 10am-12pm
Join local artist Deb Samia and paint a set of holiday cards in watercolors during our Holiday Open House at the gallery. Deb will walk you through painting some of her original designs or you can choose to paint your own. All supplies are included and no painting experience is necessary. This workshop is for adults and high school aged students. Limit of eight people. Enjoy some refreshments while you paint to kick off the holiday season.
Saturday, November 30, 10am-12pm, $35 (adults and high school aged students)
Cancellation Policy: We ask that you to give us one weeks notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space.We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for missed classes or no shows.
Deb Samia is a watercolor and pastel artist, mainly gaining her inspiration from nature. Deb was born in Woodsville, NH and grew up in Ashland ,NH. She now resides in the beautiful Mount Washington Valley with her family, where her love of art and the outdoors took hold. Her art has been showcased on beer labels for Squam Brewing Company as well as the White Mountain Winery. Deb’s style of art ranges from bringing pet photos to life on paper to sitting outside and painting the landscape which surrounds her.
Price: $35.00
Date: November 30, 2024
Available Spaces: 0
(Afternoon Session) Painted Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Deb Samia, Nov. 30, 1-3pm
Join local artist Deb Samia and paint a set of holiday cards in watercolors during our Holiday Open House at the gallery. Deb will walk you through painting some of her original designs or you can choose to paint your own. All supplies are included and no painting experience is necessary. This workshop is for adults and high school aged students. Limit of eight people. Enjoy some refreshments while you paint to kick off the holiday season.
Saturday, November 30, 1:00-3pm, $35 (adults and high school aged students)
Cancellation Policy: We ask that you to give us one weeks notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space.We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for missed classes or no shows.
Deb Samia is a watercolor and pastel artist, mainly gaining her inspiration from nature. Deb was born in Woodsville, NH and grew up in Ashland ,NH. She now resides in the beautiful Mount Washington Valley with her family, where her love of art and the outdoors took hold. Her art has been showcased on beer labels for Squam Brewing Company as well as the White Mountain Winery. Deb’s style of art ranges from bringing pet photos to life on paper to sitting outside and painting the landscape which surrounds her.
Price: $35.00
Date: November 30, 2024
Available Spaces: 0
NEW! In Depth Watercolor Concepts w/ Molly Mundy, Jan 2-23 (4 sessions)
Join local watercolor artist Molly Mundy for an exploration of the principles of creating representational paintings (paintings that look like something) with watercolor, and a deeper dive into what we can do with this medium. This class provides an in depth exploration of the methods and techniques that go into using watercolor to translate what we are seeing and experiencing onto paper. When it comes to painting what we see, we all have our own styles, but there are some foundational concepts that are helpful in enabling us to create paintings that look and feel believable and lifelike. In this class we will focus on gaining a deeper understanding of these concepts in watercolor painting with the goal that students can use what they learn in class as a foundation for their own observational painting, and can continue to develop their own unique voices as artists. This class is ideal for beginner painters who have some experience with watercolors and are looking to expand their knowledge of this medium, and to really dive into discovering what it can do. Over the course of four weeks, students will gain a deeper understanding of how to use color and value, and how to create depth, and texture in watercolor paintings. We will discuss techniques that can allow us to make objects looks solid, to paint things with different textures (such as shiny or soft), to create different light effects, and more. We will explore these concepts both through still life painting, and through painting from photographs. Students will create at least one painting each week in class, and will have the opportunity for one on one guidance from Molly. We will focus on building our toolbox of skills, and discovering what we can achieve with watercolor in a zero-pressure learning environment with a focus on the practice, rather than the outcome. The goal of this class is to allow students to gain further confidence with watercolor by developing a more thorough understanding of it, and to empower them to continue their own personal exploration of the medium. This class is kept small at just 8 people to allow for individual attention.
Thursdays, Jan 2-23 (4 sessions), 5pm-7pm at Jackson Art $225 (This class is also open to high school students)
Price: $225.00
Date: January 2, 2025
Available Spaces: 8
NEW! Sketching and Drawing w/ Olivia Benish Chaffee, March 5-26 (4 sessions)
Over the course of four weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of drawing materials, from graphite and charcoal to conte and ink. We’ll focus on developing your personal style through expressive mark-making and observation-based exercises. Drawing from still life will be central to our practice, with occasional reference to photographs to support your learning. Instruction will be tailored to meet each participant's individual goals and needs.
By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with greater confidence in your drawing abilities and at least three finished drawings. This course is designed for both beginner and intermediate students, including high school-aged participants. No prior drawing experience is necessary—just a passion for learning and a desire to explore the world of drawing!
Wednesdays, March 5,12,19 & 16 (4 sessions), 5pm-7pm at Jackson Art $225
Price: $225.00
Date: January 2, 2025
Available Spaces: 8
Light-Filled Still Life Painting: A Simple Path w/ Debbie Mueller, Jan 18 & 19
Does your heart sing when you see a light-drenched still life painting?Do you hit roadblocks when you paint, overwhelmed by all the considerations in creating a well-designed and executed painting?Do you get stuck, not knowing what to do next?
Join Debbie Mueller for a 2-day still life workshop at Jackson Art Studio & Gallery where she will break down creating a painting into simple steps that allow the painter to focus their decision making and efforts on one thing at a time.Debbie will introduce the first steps of creating a still life painting- Idea, Design, Drawing and Value. Students will then begin work on their own paintings incorporating these concepts with support from the instructor. After lunch, the elements of color mixing, brushwork and edges will be presented, and then students will apply these steps to their own paintings. Debbie will assist students at their easels.
On day two, there will be a demo of a simple still life painting, reinforcing the ideas that have been presented and giving students a chance to see this process work in real time. The remainder of the morning will be spent with students working on their own paintings.After lunch, we will get inspired with a brief presentation of work from other still life artists. Following that, students will continue to work on their own paintings. Students can expect to create two paintings during the workshop. This is primarily an oil painting workshop.Acrylics may be used as well, though certain techniques may not work as well in this medium. This class is for the beginner or intermediate painter, but some painting experience is required. See supply list below. Class size is kept small for individual attention.
Saturday & Sunday, Jan 18 & 19, 10am-4pm, $325
You can learn more about the artist and see her work at www.debbiemuellerart.com
Price: $325.00
Date: January 18, 2025
Available Spaces: 6
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