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, Saturday: 10am-5pm & Sunday 9am-4:00 $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: 1
NEW! Painting & Snowshoe Winter Retreat w/ Melanie Levitt, Feb 22 & 23
Join owner of Jackson Art and award winning painter, Melanie Levitt, for a unique experience combining snowshoeing and studio painting in the White Mountains of NH. (total beginners and intermediate painters both welcome) The retreat will start with a short private snowshoe tour led by Jackson Ski Touring Center. Bring along your camera (or phone) to capture the beauty of the trail. Melanie will talk about how to gather the info needed to create a winter painting in the studio. Guides from Jackson Ski Touring will explain the geology and ecology of the area, as well as talk about local history. After the snowshoe, students will enjoy lunch (included) at the lodge and an then head one mile away to Jackson Art for an afternoon lesson and painting demonstration. Melanie will cover how to use photos, sketches, and memory of the scene to compose a small painting from the journey. We will end the day with a tasting of some local wines from Alpine Garden Winery along with cheese and crackers. (and non-alcoholic beverages)
On Sunday, we will be at the studio all day working on our paintings. There will be lessons in creating a dynamic composition/sketching, color mixing, brush and palette knife work and how to paint snow with light and shadow. (we don’t just use white paint!) This class is for both the beginner student or those with some experience who want to improve their painting skills and enjoy a short adventure outdoors! Melanie will work with you at your level and help you at the easel. Students are responsible for bringing their own supplies.
(Supply list below-oil or acrylic) Jackson Art will provide you with an easel, small table and chair. Included in the cost: snow shoe rental/pass & private tour, lunch on Saturday, wine tasting/cheese/crackers and two-day painting class with demos.We will end the day on Sunday celebrating our creations. Students will leave with at least one painting, possibly two. Class size is limited to 10 people to allow for individual attention. This will be a fun and stress-free weekend. Out of town guests please see our list of accommodations nearby listed on our website.
Saturday & Sunday, Feb 22& 23, 9am-4pm $375
Class includes two-day workshop, private snowshoe tour/rental, lunch on Saturday and a wine tasting with cheese and crackers. (non-alcoholic beverages, too) *Meet at Jackson Ski Touring Center on Saturday at 9am and Jackson Art Studio & Gallery on Sunday at 9am.
Price: $375.00
Date: February 22, 2025
Available Spaces: 3
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: March 5, 2025
Available Spaces: 3
NEW! Painting Expressive Skies in the Landscape w/ Eric Jacobsen, April 12&13
Loosen up your style and paint expressive skies in the landscape with award winning artist and instructor, Eric Jacobsen. In this workshop, Eric will focus on the fundamentals of good painting as it relates to painting skies in a loose and expressive way capturing the mood of the scene. Eric will cover the following topics: composition, value, design, choosing a motif, identifying and mixing accurate warm and cool colors, establishing a focal point as well as tips and do’s and don’ts for the landscape painter to consider. There will also be an emphasis on mark-making. The workshop will be complete with informal lectures and instructor demos and is for students of all levels, beginner through advanced. Eric will work one and one with students at the easel and the workshop will be kept small for individual attention. Students can use either oils and acrylics. This will be an enjoyable experience for all who attend. Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 9am-4pm, $325
You can learn more about the artist and see his work at https://www.jacobsenfineart.com/
Price: $325.00
Date: April 12, 2025
Available Spaces: 6
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