Classes

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What to Expect in my Art Classes

Always an avid student myself, I now have the privilege of helping guide other artists in the direction of exciting new pathways and illuminating different perspectives that are possible within their own art.

Every class or workshop I teach, even every YouTube video I've yet to make, I want you to walk away from knowing a little bit more about how to get the results you want in your own art.

My goal is less to tell you how I create my art, and more to distill the thought processes that you can use to evolve your own practice into a better form of itself.

AT THE END OF THE DAY,
YOU DON'T WANT SOMEONE TO TELL YOU HOW TO PAINT LIKE THEM,
YOU WANT SOMEONE TO HELP YOU
PAINT LIKE YOU, BUT BETTER.

Where I teach:

I like to offer different class types, platforms, and opportunities to meet each student's unique availability, learning behavior, or physical location. Local to the Berkshires? Try an in-person class! Learn better at home or at your own pace? I recommend one of my online offerings!

Berkshire Art Center (formerly IS 183)

Etchr

Skillshare

A versatile approach to the art of watercolor painting, this class will familiarize students with supplies, theory, and techniques. Practicing washes and brushwork, students will learn about water control and working with their paints. We'll slowly expand the skills covered to include more subtle and nuanced techniques each week. By the end of the class students should have a foundation to pursue watercolor techniques in a variety of methods. This class is open to new and continuing students.

Next session Starts: April 10, 2025
Thursdays 6-8:30PM
141 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
$256.25

Come take a small class or workshop with me
in Berkshire County, Mass.

Via Berkshire Art Center

In-Person Classes

WATERCOLOR FOUNDATIONS

A four class series focused on the beauty of botanical watercolors. Learn how to use watercolor to paint flowers and plants in a realistic way over layers of blended color. Each week will cover a different aspect or approach to botanical painting. The workshop will balance instructor demonstrations and independent student application. This is a confident-beginner to intermediate + level class. Students should be familiar with their paints and supplies. Previous experience in drawing is helpful but not required. Students should bring their own materials to this class using the list provided.

May 22-June 26, 2025
Thursdays 6-8PM
141 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
$164

Via Berkshire Art Center

Botanical Watercolors

Learn how to create sketches from life in a public environment at Hot Plate Brewing Company. Choose your own subjects from people, food, drinks, or interiors, and try your hand at layering ink with watercolor to capture scenes quickly. The perfect set of skills for artists and foodies who’d like to add art to their travels!

A materials fee has been included in the cost of materials and all materials will be provided for this workshop. Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies if they prefer to supplement what's available.

10am - 12PM
Sun April 27, 2025
Meets at Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Pittsfield, MA
$60

Cafes and Enclosed Spaces

Indoor Urban Sketching:

Via Berkshire Art Center

Online Classes & Workshops w/Etchr

With live and prerecorded classes,
free and purchasable content,
subscription or ala carte options,
learning with Etchr is all about
what works for you, the student!

learn more about etchr

Level Up on SkillShare

I like to think of my classes on Skillshare as studio-basics. Based on thought processes and foundational concepts, they'll get your creative gears turning.

See All Skillshare classes

Problem Solving in your sketchbook

Make an everyday Sketchbook

The Value of Monochrome - A STAFF PICK!

Direct Painting (Painting w/o Drawing first)

Flowing Color (Watercolor Washes)

I think this style of class, where the actual THINKING and reasoning for doing things is explained, rather than a step-by-step tutorial, is SO much more helpful in the long run!!

Amanda F.
Review for Problem Solving in Your Sketchbook (SkillShare)

Jill is warm, conversational, and talented and created a relaxed and open learning environment.

- Layla E.
Review for INtroduction to Negative Painting (Etchr)

Join me for a morning of urban sketching together in an easy-going environment.

This event is an independent gathering with casual interaction and not an instructed class or workshop.

Bring your favorite art supply and enjoy capturing the action and architecture around one of downtown Pittsfield's parks or common areas.

Download the pdf flyer here or check out more info on the Guild of Berkshire Artists' website.

Downtown Pittsfield, MA
All done until 2025!
9-11am