Painting Workshops & Lessons
Connecticut
Workshops
Silvermine Arts Center
Learning from Clouds | Mar 7
Color Alchemy | March 14
Oil Painting Beyond Basics | Mar 15
Shelton Workshop March 10
Escape to the Italian Landscape
Shelton Art League Members Only $50 | Limited Space
Paint in Italy
Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Italy in an Intimate Painting Workshop & Retreat
June 20 – 27, 2026
A warm, welcoming retreat for artists of all levels and all mediums.
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, private lessons in my studio in Huntington Center, Connecticut, and Italy. See a few of the options and videos below.
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PAYMENT – Italy Workshop
Price range: $1,975.00 through $2,950.00
Italian Landscape One Day Workshop
Register today at
https://www.sheltonartleague.org/contact
Spring 2026, March 10th, 10 AM – 4 PM, $50
Silvermine Art Center
One-Day Workshops
Register today at (203) 966-9700
Winter 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM, $75 each
Learning from Clouds, March 7th
Color Alchemy, March 14th
Oil Painting Beyond the Basics, March 15th
Plasticity, April
Southport Studio
212 Center Street,
Southport, CT
Semi-private lessons, Oil and Watercolor
$60. per class
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
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.
Contact Jill today to discuss your options.
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.
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.
Find out more by contacting Jill today.
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.
Painting Workshops!
ITALY
8 Days –7 nights All Inclusive
Painting Workshop & Retreat in a Private Villa and Studio
June 20-27, 2026 dates
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.
Connecticut In-Person
If you want to paint closer to home, consider several options in Connecticut. Sign up today for Jill’s March 10th Italy Landscape one-day workshop in Huntington, CT. These locations offer numerous opportunities to gain confidence and take risks, including the Silvermine Arts Center, Rowayton Arts Center, Mercy by the Sea, Kinstler Studio in Easton, Southport Studios, and Huntington Center.
Video Tutorials
Learn from the comfort of your home from videos.