Welcome to Middle Makers
I am delighted to have you here on my very own site. Thank you for your interest in Middle Makers - A Blueprint for Late Bloomers. First, you'll be prompted to create an account and create a password. This enables you to access the class content anytime you want, 24/7. It also creates the access to any future courses I am developing.
This is your time
You can step into fresh purpose, and you can do it today.
If your soul could use some powerful, very vulnerable storytelling, plus practical art-making instruction, you’re in the right place.
Filled with encouragement for women “in the middle”, this class will help clarify what can often feel like a somewhat messy lack of focus and direction, hitting most women in mid-life.
Learn what your creative “voice” sounds like.
It’s not what you think!
You’ve got this.
What you’ll learn
Meet your instructor
Sheila Atchley
Sheila is a self-taught artist who did not begin her art career until almost age 50! Today, her art is found in every state in the US, and almost every country in the world! She’s exhibited in some of the south’s best juried art shows, and has written and launched several comprehensive online art classes, reaching many hundreds of learners. She’s taught art and creative workshops in NC, TN, VT, AL, GA, and as far away as Italy. With her heart for women “in the middle”, she continues to inspire and to teach, with new things on the horizon!
Testimonials
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Sheila has taught at my international retreats twice over the years, and has a wealth of experience teaching from all her years of home schooling. She beautifully blends her knowledge of art and her faith to share her creative skill with others. Having her teach in a creative and/or faith based setting would be a welcome addition to any conference or retreat, here or abroad." ~Laura McCollough , owner of "Art and Faith Creative Retreats"
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"Sheila Atchley is an intuitively deep and charming writer, artist, speaker, and teacher. I have had the pleasure of working with her at several of my creative events at Eagle Rock Retreat Center in TN, and her workshops and speaking are generously poured out in love, grace, and relatable wit. Her artistry has quite literally moved me to tears, and I would, without question, trust that anything she is involved in will be with class and excellence." ~Amanda Gilooly, founder of Eagle Rock Creative, at Eagle Rock Retreat Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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"Sheila has an incredible gift of creating beauty with everything she touches. She views the world with eyes of wonder and gratitude, while passionately and consistently spurring on others to discover and bask in the beauty to be found in their own lives, too. She's an encourager and teacher to her very core and I always glean a nugget with every encounter." ~Stephanie "Honey" Holden
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"I will ever seize any opportunity to sit under the teaching, insight, and instruction of Sheila Atchley. Her unwavering dedication to excellence, coupled with stunning depth of character and genuine heart to honor God in all things makes her the kind of teacher who not only alters your craft, but alters your life." ~Terrica Smith, editor and founder of the magazine "Eden and Vine", and director of "Eden and Vine, Europe - Center for Arts and Renaissance"
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"Sheila is a gifted and generous guide who not only makes art with her hands, but with her whole life. It's a gift to get to learn from her." ~Kris Camealy of the "Refined Podcast"
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"I have taken Sheila's audio meditation collections and her art class "Let Us Make". I read her book "The Women of Advent" each Christmas. As an artist myself, I have found her teaching encouraging..thought provoking, she ignites curiosity and invites freedom. She knows how to live life according to the Gospel." ~Christina Damron, artist-photographer
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"Sheila is witty and hilarious, and somehow also a gifted teacher in profound ways. Her messages have impacted my life tremendously. What you will experience with Sheila is content that comes from deep fellowship with Holy Spirit, backed up by Scripture at every point, and an anointing to preach the gospel to new and to seasoned believers. The value of her teaching is beyond measure. I highly recommend!" ~Elisa Trentham, Founder and CEO of Sherwood Media
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I own a piece of Sheila's original art. It's not because I've attended a workshop, listened to a teaching, or even met her personally. I own the piece of summer meadow rendered by her hand because it reminds me of her words and spirit. They are words that overflow with a love for Jesus and a love for people. Sometimes they are words that challenge, but they always uplift. The painting hangs above my desk, the place that holds my daily tasks that can so quickly cause me to forget what really matters. But her painting reminds me to "love what is mine." ~Adeline Quay
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I am delighted to have you here on my very own site. Thank you for your interest in Middle Makers - A Blueprint for Late Bloomers. First, you'll be prompted to create an account and create a password. This enables you to access the class content anytime you want, 24/7. It also creates the access to any future courses I am developing.
