Advanced Open Studio: Exploring Techniques – November 7, 2025


Friday, November 7, 2025
10 am–4 pm
$60 for Members/$75 for Non-Members

Prerequisites: Drawing 1, Watercolor 1, Colored Pencil 1 

A working artist’s studio led by Melinda Thompson Meyers, in which students are invited to work with their preferred mediums on the shared subject matter of a pear. This format will allow learning from the teacher’s demonstrations and instruction, as well as other students’ approaches and tips. Come with colored pencils, graphite, and/or watercolors and a willingness to share your thoughts. At the end of class, there will be an opportunity for students to display and discuss the works and methods they have used.

Advance registration is required.


Meet Your Instructor

Having a lifelong interest in observing and recording nature, Melinda Thompson Meyers enjoys continually refining,  exploring, and expanding her interest in the Botanical arts. 

Melinda has been a working designer and illustrator with a background in children’s clothing  design, textile design, illustration, painting, photography and graphic design. She holds a BFA  from Syracuse University.