Painting Workshops & Lessons
Lessons & Workshops in Connecticut and Italy
In-person and online painting workshops, classes, lessons, and video tutorials. Jill offers a supportive environment for learning, enjoying, and transforming your oil or watercolor painting practice. Choose from one of many opportunities to gain confidence and take risks. Locations include the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, the Rowayton Arts Center, Kinstler Studio in Easton, Southport Studios in Fairfield, Mercy by the Sea, private lessons in my studio in Huntington Center, Connecticut, and Italy. See a few of the options and videos below.
Paint in Italy
Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Italy in an Intimate Painting Workshop & Retreat
June 20 – 27, 2026 • 8 Days –7 nights All Inclusive
Live the dream painting in the heart of Italy. Paint amongst the olive groves or in the studio. Private Villa, local cuisine served daily. Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Italy, just 1 1/2 hours north of the Rome airport. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow painters and indulge in painting and fine cuisine in Italy.A warm, welcoming retreat for artists of all levels and all mediums. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Silvermine Art Center One-Day Workshops
Register today at (203) 966-9700
2026, 10 AM – 4 PM
Color Alchemy, March 14th
Plasticity, April 25th
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PAYMENT – Italy Workshop
Price range: $1,975.00 through $2,950.00
Contact Jill today to discuss your options.
In the Studio with Jill in Huntington, CT
Private lessons, Oil, Watercolor, and Pastels
By Appointment, Limited Availability
$90. per hour
Email Jill to reserve your spot
Southport Studio
212 Center Street, Southport, CT
Private or Semi-private lessons, Oil and Watercolor
Painting serves as a retreat where the artist can find their center. It’s a form of meditation that allows for expression and release of emotion and a form of communication to connect with others. A visual validation of time well spent that leaves the artist with a sense of accomplishment.
Find out more by contacting Jill today.
FREE Video Tutorials
Learn from the comfort of your home from videos.
Private Video Tutorial – $75.
Now you can have constructive feedback from the comfort of your home.
What to Expect—A constructive step-by-step video for improving your painting. I will use Adobe Photoshop to ‘paint’ the next steps you can take on your painting and refer you to relevant historical masterpieces as well. You will upload an image of your painting and your reference photo. Then, your personal lesson video will be available to download to use at your convenience.
2025 Demos – Oil, Watercolor, and Pastel Painting Classes
- Mountains and Stream oil painting demo, $950,
Incoming Storm Upstate NY watercolor demo, $275.
Orchid Watercolor Demo, $325.
Apple Daisy Still Life Pastel Demo, $250.
The benefits of art classes go further than painting – it can add seven and a half years to your life. Don’t take my word for it – see what Jane Fonda has to say about the benefits of community in aging well and how to find that by joining an art class. Go to 2 minutes and 18 seconds in the video.