Currently offering:
art CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

WINTER 2026
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Bootcamp Class Series - Mar/Apr 2026
(Previous pastel experience required)
Friday mornings, 9:30 am - 12 noon
Mar 20, 27, Apr 3, 10
JAS Art Studio​
Registration Deadline: Fri., Mar 13
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An Explosion of Color: Painting Florals with Pastels
FRIDAY, May 22, 1-4 pm
Whale Rock Art Studio, 27 Lexington Ave., Gloucester MA
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Journeling with Self-Portraits
SATURDAY, June 6, 9 am-4 pm
Central Mass Pastel Society (CMPS)
Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Mass Ave #1
Lexington MA
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Whether onsite or virtual, these classes are designed for aspiring and experienced artists who want to learn a technique that will help "jump-start" their creativity. As a lifelong educator and practicing artist with a degree in Art Education, I am passionate about helping others overcome their fears about starting a painting and sharing techniques to improve painting.
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Using pastels, I guide participants to simplify what they see and capture the essence of their subject by focusing on the darks, lights, and mid-tones. Although geared toward individuals with a minimal art background, experienced artists enjoy and benefit from this unique program. The concepts and strategies taught can be applied to oil, acrylics, pastel, watercolor and any art medium.
Class formats include: multiclass sessions, 1-2 day workshops, 2-hr introductory workshops, private lessons, and demonstrations.
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​​FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A DEMO, PRIVATE LESSON, OR WORKSHOP, CONTACT ME HERE.​
What people are saying...
I just want to thank you. You have taught me so much about drawing, composition, value, perspective and most importantly how to use pastels. I was working on a piece for this class and realized how far I’ve come since the first class I took in the fall a year ago. I have really enjoyed your classes. Amy
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Janet is an outstanding teacher. She provides clear step-by-step instructions as well as individualized guidance. I feel my pastel paintings have improved in quality and are more interesting since taking lessons from Janet." Jill
Many thanks for your wonderful teaching in this last class as well as all the others I have taken with you through the pandemic. You inspire us to be better, to push through our frustrations. You guide us with much skill, compassion and humor. Your passion for pastel painting and for teaching infuses your classes. Janis R
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Thank you for the workshop yesterday and the dedication you showed toward each and everyone of us. It was positive, expansive and fast-paced. It demanded our attention. Very engaging, interactive and a lot of learning. I loved how you jumped in and took us all with you! Exhilarating!
It was great to revisit pastels in such a new light. I was very pleased." Janis M