MICHELE WOODRUFF

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a B.S. in Fine and Applied Arts, I worked as a Textile Designer in Manhattan for over a decade to pay the rent.  During that time, I designed many fabrics for U.S. and European textile companies including Cone Mills, Milliken & Co. and Cotton, Inc.  
After leaving Manhattan, I began revisiting the fine arts, studying under various talented teachers and master painters.  
Presently, I have been painting for 40+ years, with the ocean and landscape being my favorite subjects.   Throughout the years I have been influenced by different mediums and styles, and the past 15 years have been painting solely in oil, however I feel comfortable in watercolor, acrylic and pastel as well.

I keep classes small  (6 people max) to allow plenty of one on one instruction when needed.  Most classes focus on a subject with a lecture and demo intro, and a class critique at the end.  The classes are very relaxed and supportive as we are all on different levels of our artistic journey.  Occasionally I will have Open Workshop sessions for painters to use the skills they have learned.  

I work with all levels of artists, and still love the absolute beginner....because we all had to start somewhere!  It is my privilege to be part of your journey.  


For information on any work, or to ask about group or individual painting classes, please feel free to contact Springhouse Studio 



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