Art Instruction and Commissions
Melissa has been teaching painting lessons at The Artist Attic for three years. She has a passion for learning and growing and loves to share the insight she has gained from her artist journey. Enroll in Classes to join!
Melissa attended Hayes Freedom High School in Camas, Washington which was an alternative High School and later The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington which was an alternative college before moving to Southern Oregon with her infant son in 2017.
She has been painting commissions for a decade. Her commissions range from stylistic requests to memorial paintings of people and pets. Learn more about Commissions Here.
Live Music
In addition to teaching art classes, she also performs solo acoustic sets at beloved venues around Southern Oregon such as Local 31, Oberon’s, Masala Bistro, Liquid Lounge, and Callahan’s Lodge.
Let’s Jam
Looking to wow a crowd? Contact Melissa about collaboration! The ideal bandmate has stage experience and proficiency in their instrument! Original and cover music for weddings, parties, and venues.
The Future
Melissa Fairy is motivated and ready to flourish! Join in the excitement by attending a class, scheduling Melissa’s music or art classes at your venue. Melissa is open to podcasts, social media, and product collaboration.
The Artist Attic
Today, Melissa teaches painting lessons at a distinguished art store, The Artist Attic / Scrappy Craft in Phoenix Oregon. Scroll down to learn more or Click Here to Enroll. Subscribe to the Artist Attic newsletter to receive a monthly coupon and check into the class schedule by going to www.artistatticsales.com.
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The Artist Attic was voted “Best Of” Rogue Valley Hobby and Craft Stores for 2024!
Featured Publications
See a featured publication about Melissa (Fairy) Fairhurst written by Rogue Profiles!
Melissa Fairy – Radiohead Cover – High and Dry – 2009
Watercolor Classes
Beginner to Advanced lessons at The Artist Attic in Phoenix Oregon. These are ongoing classes with openings for new students the first week of each month. Mondays or Tuesdays, mornings or afternoons.
ACRYLIC/OIL CLASSES
Beginners and Advanced welcomed. Develop your skills in either acrylic or oil.
Special opportunities
Color Theory Workshop – Sunday, May 17th 2026 3:00-5:00pm
Contact art@melissafairy.com
Event Schedule
Make art in a beautiful studio with natural light attached to the most well-equipped art store you can dream of!
4:30-7:00
Acrylic and Oil – Every Tuesday
Ongoing Oil and/or Acrylic painting classes at The Artist Attic every Tuesday of the week! Drop ins welcome for $25/lesson or monthly for $75/month.
3:00-5:00
Color Theory Workshop – 5/17
Join us at The Artist Attic for a Color Theory Workshop using watercolor.
2021 – NOW
Painting Classes – Ongoing
Watercolor Monday 9:30-12:00
Watercolor Monday 1:00-3:30
Watercolor Tuesday 9:30-12:00
Watercolor Tuesday 1:00-3:30
