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Currently offering:
art CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Spring 2023

ONLINE CLASSES

FRIDAYS, May 5 - June 9,  2 - 4 pm

(NO CLASS MAY 12)

"Fridays with Janet" - ONLINE

JAS Studios, Salem MA  

SATURDAYS, June 17 - July 22, 10 am - Noon  

"Saturday Mornings with Janet" - ONLINE   

JAS Studios, Salem MA  

IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY  May 6,  10:30 am - 3:30 pm 

New - Still time to sign up!

"Exploring the Power of Flowers in Pastel"

Currier Museum,  Manchester NH

MONDAY  May 8, 9 am - 3 pm 

The Secret Life, of Flowers: Pastel Workshop

Post Road Art Center, Marlboro MA

SATURDAY  May 20,  9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Field of Dreams: Painting Flowers in Pastel"

Rockport Art Association & Museum  Rockport, MA  

SATURDAY, SUNDAY,  May 27-28,  10 am - 4 pm 

(2 days)

Plein Air Pastel Painting Made Easy"

Concord Art Association,  MA 

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. 

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. 

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, Nov 2021

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, Apr 2022

 

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,  Apr 2022

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SAMPLE STUDENT WORK: (left to right): Pam Grimes, Jill Johnson,  Elaine Lebrecque, Janis Rothbard

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