Adult Program - Classes

Making art is a lifelong journey, and along that journey comes continual growth and learning. These experiences keep the creative process fresh, motivating, and exciting.

Changing It Up encourages artists to play, explore, and stretch the boundaries of the elements and principles of art and composition. As you experiment, remember that you never lose what you already know—you simply add new tools, techniques, and possibilities to your creative process.

This hands-on workshop is designed to open your mind to new ways of thinking and creating. Participants will discover unconventional approaches to artmaking and learn how to transform them into unique, original works of art. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a variety of fresh ideas and practical techniques to inspire your future work.

Please bring economical paper and the paint of your choice. A preparation document with a supply list and workshop details will be sent at least seven days before the workshop.

Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!

Fee: $130 for members, $150 for non-members

Does your heart sing when you see a light-drenched still life painting? 

Do you hit roadblocks when you paint, or are you overwhelmed by all the considerations in creating a well-designed and executed painting?  Do you get stuck, not knowing what to do next? 

Are you a painter who has some familiarity with basic painting concepts and skills, such as understanding values, mixing color, and paint application? 

Come join Debbie Mueller for a 3 day still life workshop where she will break down the creation of a painting into simple steps that allow the painter to focus their decision making and efforts on one thing at a time leading to two successful pieces of art during the weekend.

The techniques taught during the workshop will be practiced using still life, but are completely appropriate and useful for any subject- landscape, portrait, interiors, etc. This is primarily an oil painting workshop. Acrylics or Gouache may be used as well, though certain techniques may not work as well with these mediums.

Bio: 

Debbie Mueller picked up a paintbrush for the first time in her 50s and has become an award-winning artist with recognition for both her still life and landscape paintings. Her story, her passion and success could encourage those of us who might think we are too old, or too something, to try a new pursuit, and find our next chapter in life. She is a juried artist at the Rockport Art Association and is represented by a number of wonderful galleries in New England and Texas. She has exhibited in numerous national juried exhibitions and was the first-place winner of theArt2Life National Exhibition in 2023. She lives in Durham, NH and practices medicine in Wolfeboro, NH. 

Learn more about the artist and see her work at debbiemuellerart.com.

Fee: $350 for members, $375 for non members