Glazed Ornament Painting with Jenn Hayes, Friday, Nov. 28
Join local potter Jenn Hayes in this festive class where you will paint TWO one-of-a kind ornaments to celebrate the season while learning the art of glazing ! You’ll explore different glazing techniques—such as brushing, and layering—to create rich colors and beautiful effects on your handmade clay ornaments. Discover how glazes transform during firing and how to bring depth and shine to your designs. Whether you’re crafting special gifts or adding a personal touch to your own decorations, this class combines creativity, learning, and holiday cheer. All materials and firing are provided! Once ornaments are fired they can be picked up.
Friday, November 28, 10:30am-12:30pm, $62 for two ornaments (adults and high school aged students)
Cancellation Policy: We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $15 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.
Jenn Hayes-"I am a potter who creates both functional and decorative pieces, blending craftsmanship with creativity. . In 2013, I first discovered clay and quickly realized how much I loved working with it. What began with hand-building soon expanded to the wheel, opening up a whole new world of expression I never knew I had within me.
For me, art is a gift—it speaks from the soul. My goal is to bring beauty into the world through high-quality, functional, and unique handcrafted pottery. I love working with movement, form, and color to create pieces that inspire joy, harmony, and connection. Each piece I make carries the devotion and mindfulness I bring to the studio."
Available Spaces: 8
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, November 27 & 28, & 29 2025
Join us at the gallery for our Holiday Open House as we kick off the holiday season with fine art and craft from 35+ local and nationally recognized artists. Check out our Winter Wall with new work from all of our artists. Affordable work perfect for gift giving. Fine art in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, and pastel as well as hand-blown glass, pottery, wood turnings and more! Give the gift of something made by a local artist/artisan.
Join us for some fun mini classes to kick out the holidays. Sign up in advance to paint/glaze two Christmas ornaments with Jenn Hayes or paint some watercolor holiday cards with Deb Samia. Advanced sign up mandatory. Stop by and enjoy refreshments in our colorful gallery!
(Afternoon Session) Painted Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Deb Samia, Nov. 29, 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 29, 1:00-3pm, $36 (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 $12 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.
Available Spaces: 8
(Morning Session) Painted Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Deb Samia, Nov. 29, 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 29, 10am-12pm, $36 (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 $12 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.
Available Spaces: 5
Glazed Ornament Painting with Jenn Hayes, Friday, Dec 5, 10:30am-12:30pm
Join local potter Jenn Hayes in this festive class where you will paint TWO one-of-a kind ornaments to celebrate the season while learning the art of glazing ! You’ll explore different glazing techniques—such as brushing, and layering—to create rich colors and beautiful effects on your handmade clay ornaments. Discover how glazes transform during firing and how to bring depth and shine to your designs. Whether you’re crafting special gifts or adding a personal touch to your own decorations, this class combines creativity, learning, and holiday cheer. All materials and firing are provided! Once ornaments are fired they can be picked up.
Friday, Dec. 5, 10:30am-12:30pm, $62 for two ornaments (adults and high school aged students)
Cancellation Policy: We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $15 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.
Jenn Hayes-"I am a potter who creates both functional and decorative pieces, blending craftsmanship with creativity. . In 2013, I first discovered clay and quickly realized how much I loved working with it. What began with hand-building soon expanded to the wheel, opening up a whole new world of expression I never knew I had within me.
For me, art is a gift—it speaks from the soul. My goal is to bring beauty into the world through high-quality, functional, and unique handcrafted pottery. I love working with movement, form, and color to create pieces that inspire joy, harmony, and connection. Each piece I make carries the devotion and mindfulness I bring to the studio."
Available Spaces: 8
Paint Mt Washington (watercolors) w/ Deb Samia, Dec 26
Join local artist Deb Samia and paint a watercolor painting of Mt Washington. Deb will walk you through the painting step by step using wet-on-wet and dry-on-dry techniques. Each person will create their own masterpiece. All supplies are included and some painting experience is helpful. This workshop is for adults and high school aged students. Limit to 8 people. All supplies are included and no painting experience is necessary. Enjoy some refreshments while you paint!
Friday, Dec 26, 2-5pm, $75 (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 $15 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.
Available Spaces: 8
Watercolor Birch Tree Painting w/ Deb Samia, Dec 27
Join local artist Deb Samia and paint a watercolor birch tree painting. Deb will walk you through the painting step by step using wet-on-wet and dry-on-dry techniques. We will also use a plastic card for details. Each person will create their own masterpiece. 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!
Saturday, Dec 27, 1-3:30pm, $55 (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 $15 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.
Available Spaces: 8
NEW! Embrace Winter Beauty: A Painting & Wellness Retreat at The Preserve at Chocorua, Jan 17-19, 2026
Join award-winning artist Melanie Barash Levitt of Jackson Art and Ginger Rober, owner ofRestorative Health and Fitness for a creative, relaxing, and rejuvenating 3-day Winter Painting & Wellness Retreat. This will takes place at The Preserve at Chocorua, a picturesque 26-acre estate tucked away in the historic town of Tamworth, New Hampshire, in the White Mountains on January 17-January 19 ( MLK weekend).
During this winter getaway, you’ll immerse yourself in untouched natural beauty—a true seasonal wonderland. In addition to daily painting sessions, we will share meals, unwind by the fire, practice yoga/stretching, relax with a personalized treatment, enjoy peaceful winter walks (snowshoes provided), and create in one of the most charming locations in New England.
We will paint at the Preserve in the Hayford Barn, a stunning 4,000 sq. ft. timber-peg barn with a vaulted ceiling. This spacious and beautifully heated barn is perfect for yoga/stretching, painting sessions, tea time, and social hour.
Participants may choose to paint indoors or set up outdoors for plein air painting when weather allows. The adjacentIce Pavilion—a covered open-air space with an outdoor hearth stone fireplace—offers an additional sheltered location to enjoy the scenery. Two outdoor fire pits with comfy seating are also available for warming up with a hot drink.
Each day, Melanie will lead a winter landscape painting demo/lesson using both brush and palette knife. She will cover:
•Mixing a winter palette
•Mark-making and expressive brushwork
•Building strong compositions
•Creating atmosphere and light
•Understanding values
•Working from observation, memory, and sketches
Participants will explore The Preserve’s natural beauty as their subject—snow-laden trees, paths, winter skies, and rustic structures. Melanie will be painting in oils, but participants may also use water-based oils, acrylics, open acrylics, or watercolor (demos will be in oil).
All levels are welcome, including total beginners. Melanie will work with each student at their level. Participants are required to bring their own art supplies and a yoga matte. See supply list.
We will start each morning with yoga and stretching taught by certified instructor, Ginger Rober.Each participant will also enjoy a choice of massage, facilitated stretch, or energy work included in the package. This will be scheduled over the course of the three days.
Mount Chocorua and the surrounding basin have inspired artists, poets, and writers for centuries, including E.E. Cummings, Wallace Stevens, and Grover Cleveland. The Preserve continues this tradition—offering creative refuge, quiet beauty, and space for reflection.
WINTER PAINTING & WELLNESS RETREAT INCLUDES:
• Two nights and three full days at The Preserve at Chocorua (retreat begins Saturday at 10 AM and ends Monday at 4 PM)
• Home-cooked meals include two breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners, and six snacks,(allergies and intolerances accommodated) BYOB
• Early morning coffee/tea + daily afternoon tea time
• Three days of painting: demos, instruction, and individual guidance
• Special class on Day 1 for beginners only
• Evening color-mixing demo (Winter Palette)
• Winter Painting Slide Show
• Group yoga/stretching classes each morning
• One private massage, facilitated stretch, or energy-work session per person
• Optional daily walks/snowshoeing
• Group critique and celebration of paintings on the last day
This retreat offers the perfect blend of art, wellness, community, and rest that allows you to relax, rejuvenate and be creative!
Saturday, January 17 (starts at 10am) to Monday, January 19 (ends at 4pm, Martin Luther King Day)
Three-day all inclusive rate of $1095 (shared bathroom) OR $1195 (private bathroom) Use toggle when registering to pick your option. There are 7 rooms with private bathrooms and 6 rooms with shared bathrooms. First come, first serve. *There is also the Maple Cottage available with its own kitchen. Inquire if interested. Participants are required to bring their own art supplies and yoga matte.
NOTE: If you’d like to arrive a day early or stay an extra night, The Preserve is offering a reduced rate for class participants. Contact Mary at the Preserve at 603-323-8333 to add on a night or two. Spouses who wish to share your room and join meals may be added—just reach out for arrangements.
THE PRESERVE AT CHOCORUA is located at 88 PHILBRICK NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, TAMWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, 03886. For more info visit https://www.reservethepreserve.com
SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST:
BRING TO STUDIO ONLY:
-Paints: Oil Paints, Water Soluble Oils, Acrylics, or watercolor.
Bring a limited palette of paints. Feel free to bring what you have. I use Gamblin Oil Paints which you can get at Michaels or online at Dick Blick or Cheap Joes.
Suggested Colors (colors with * are mandatory)
-*Titanium White
-*Cad Yellow Light, Hansa Yellow, or Lemon Yellow
-Cadmium Orange (optional)
-*Cadmium Red Light or other warm red
-*Alizerin Crimson or other cool red
- *Ultramarine Blue
-Phthalo Blue or Cobalt Blue (Optional)
-Phthalo Green (optional)
-Yellow Ochre (optional)
-Palette to mix on(wet palette suggested for acrylics)
-Gamasol or odorless mineral spirits (for oils) along with brush washer or jar to hold solvent/water.
-Solvent free Gel or Liquin medium for oils. Other medium for water soluble oils
-Medium of choice for acrylics, retarder
-Wet palette helpful for acrylics
-Jar for water (acrylic)
-Palette Knife
-Brushes- I like flats and filberts size 2,4,6,8,10
-5 canvases (I use boards) variety of sizes- 6x8" 8x10” ,9x12” , 12x16"
-Roll paper towels
-Plastic bag for trash
-Small sketchbook/drawing pencil
-Notebook to take notes
-Bring your own easel,
- Warm clothes and paint clothes
-Yoga matte and clothes
- Personal Items- BYOB
Ginger Rober LMT is a Muscular Therapist, Certified Fitness Coach, and Yoga/Pilates instructor. Ginger has over 30 years experience in nutrition, fitness, and muscular therapy. She brings energy healing into her therapy sessions and specifically details each session to the individual needs of each person.
Melanie Barash Levitt currently lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and is the owner of Jackson Art Studio & Gallery. Melanie is an award winning artist who paints in a loose, impressionistic style with a brush or a palette knife. As a plein air painter, Levitt paints on location braving the elements to capture the mood of the scene.
For Snowshoeing & Winter Walks: Dress in layers. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. You can also bring a small sketchbook and drawing pencil or sharpie.
Cancellation Policy: We ask that you to give us three weeks notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $50 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.
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