Art & Spirit Dragonfly Acres

Art and Spirit workshops are a mix of artistic technique and process painting. I combine my intuitive abilities with my extensive background in painting in a fun and informative weekend.  If you are a beginner I will teach you basic skills to get you started with painting and drawing – or help you to work through creative blocks and learn or refine technique. I have designed the workshops to help you find what it is that you would like to express in ways that will highlight your own style.  Come and join a like minded circle as we explore what wants to emerge.  

My large light filled studio and acres of forest and meadow is the ideal location to support you as you relax and explore your creative process. The workshop is for those with no experience as well as those who would like to improve existing skills. Students work with their own supplies (pastels, watercolor, acrylic, or other except oil ).  I will supply more complete information on materials upon your registration.  Demos will be in watercolor and acrylic. Workshops include lunches. Weather permitting we often gather at Melissa’s fire circle in the evening for some song, laughter and treats.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time there! I adore how you are flexible with sensing the groups needs, yet rigid with the wisdom to know discipline and keeping people on task is important when it comes to producing art.  The circle and spiritual time only adds icing to an already well built cake! I felt so comfortable and like I had been part of your group for lifetimes. I admire your style of teaching and hope to emulate it.”    Marguerite L.  – MA

” I  love the weekends with Melissa and the other women. There is an atmosphere/ambience, a collective energy that begins to form almost immediately. Then, for me, a space opens up which allows a creative flow to begin. Melissa’s input, if wanted, is done with care and sensitivity, along with a very intuitive sense and insightful questions that allows an inner exploration to take place. ”  Vickie D.  PA