Melissa Carroll

1-Day In-Class Workshop

Palette Knife Painting – Creative Mark Making

Sep 23, 2026

9:00 AM

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Sep 23, 2026

4:00 PM

Deposit to Hold Workshop Seat: $75

Workshop Fee:

$150 - Early Bird Special (Expires May 31)

Instructor Bio

Melissa Carroll is a Pennsylvania-based landscape painter whose work explores light and the natural environment. A Lancaster County native, she holds a Fine Arts degree from York Academy of Arts and worked as a graphic designer for over 35 years before becoming a full-time artist. Her work blends traditional landscape painting with contemporary and abstract influence

Palette Knife Painting – Creative Mark Making

This workshop will give you fun ways to paint expressive landscapes with non-traditional mark-making tools. Melissa Carroll will share techniques for smooth and textured paint. Impasto and fine lines will also be covered. Anything can be used for mark-making. Use your imagination!

You'll learn what metallics can bring to a painting! Instructor will provide a “practice board” with copper leafing added for experimentation.

Morning will be spent with a demo, and experimentation; generally getting comfortable with new tools. And yes, you can still use brushes! After reviewing the basics of composition and value, you'll explore color choices and edge control. Details will not be the priority!

In the afternoon, you’ll paint a final piece with more experimentation and new techniques. We will end the day with discussion.

Suggested Supply List:

Smooth hardboard prepared for painting. Smooth is better than textured canvas. Prepare board with Gesso. Keep white or very lightly toned. Best size is 11x14 or similar.
Your preferred oil paint set-up. (Paints, palette, and medium)
Odorless mineral spirits. Example: Gamsol/jar to put it in.
Any assorted mark-making tools. Palette knives, old plastic credit cards, spatulas, brushes, what have you.
Landscape reference photos. Instructor will have some to share as well.
Clean wiping rag. Instructor will supply paper towels for cleaning

Instructor will supply:

Small 6x8 smooth painting surface with metallic leaf for practice/learning/try-it.
Acrylic metallic paint if you want to try it under your final piece.

About Susquehanna Art Workshops:

Susquehanna Art Workshops is the brainchild of Melissa Carroll and Marita Hines. Their goal is to bring in the best instructors, the "cream of the crop" to Marietta to teach in-person workshops. The workshops will always take place mid-August to late-September and be held at the Union Meeting House or one of the great painting sites in the river towns if the workshop is plein air. Melissa and Marita bring these special opportunities to artists in neighboring communities and to invite people from out-of-town to enjoy the richness of our farmland, river views, small-town charm, and all this area has to offer. If you have questions or suggestions, please let us know. Marita can be reached at 717-314-9551.

Reserving a Workshop Seat:

Students must pay a $75 deposit to reserve a workshop seat. Four weeks prior to the workshop, students will be billed for the remaining balance to be paid promptly. There may be a delay in the final billing if the minimum student enrollment has not been met.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

If cancelling a workshop

More than 1 month from workshop start date but less than 2 months: - full refund less $100 penalty
1 month or less from start of workshop - no refund
2 months or more from start of workshop - full refund less credit card fees

USA registrants are welcome to pay by check to avoid the credit card fee deductions on refunds. Registrants outside the USA must pay by credit card. In all cases, please use the sign up link. Those paying by check should close the web browser after completing the form. Checks should be made payable to "Marita Hines Art Gallery" and be mailed to MH Art Gallery, 42 West Market St, Marietta PA 17547.

Lodging:

There are many lodging choices in the area. You can find some here.