For a Limited Time - Enjoy Creating Art Outdoors

Don't you just want to paint with other people? Maybe you miss the growth and motivation that comes with painting alongside others in person, but you also want to ensure you're safe? While the weather is warm, our COVID numbers are low, you can sign up for a few in-person class opportunities that will follow social distancing guidelines.

In addition to Backyard Watercolors for Teens, I am working on one or two other adult options - possibly including a visit to South Mountain Reservation or my backyard. 

    I want to learn more!
​Jennie is a very talented artist and teacher. She encourages creativity and teaches her students how to use artistic techniques to achieve their goals. I take away something new from every class and it shows in my artwork! I ❤ Jennie!
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-Christine A. (adult student)

Jennie Traill Schaeffer

Teaching Artist, Owner

Though I teach a lot of watercolor-centric classes, I'm trained as an oil painter and LOVE both mediums. I've  painted professionally since 2005, and have taught art to tweens, teens and adults since 2001. I hold two BFAs from Syracuse University - one in Painting and one in Art Ed. 

CURRENT In Person CLASS OFFERINGS

Backyard Watercolors for Teens

You need your friends, and you want to paint. Get both in this 4-week watercolor class.
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  • Learn how to paint with watercolors.
  • Explore composition, techniques, and color mixing.
  • Enjoy painting in a safe and shady backyard.
  • Motivate yourself to paint with the support of peers and an experienced artist, in real life.
DATES: Tuesdays, 7/28 - 8/18
HOURS: 1 - 2:30pm
Ages: Teens (max of 6 students)
LOCATION: artist's private backyard in West Orange

RATES: 

DROP IN: $50
4 WEEKS: $185
NOTE:  Tuesday, 8/3 is currently being rescheduled due to the Tropical Storm.  
Exploit your need to be in nature and to paint in watercolor in this 4-week long class. 
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  • Explore composition, techniques, and color mixing.
  • Learn to simplify the complexity of nature.
  • Gain confidence painting outdoors.
  • Motivate yourself to paint with the support of peers and an experienced artist, in real life.
DATES: Fridays - 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 9/4
HOURS: 9 - 11am
Ages: Adults (max of 10 students)
LOCATION: Tulip Springs at South Mountain Reservation

RATES: 

DROP IN: $32
4 WEEKS: $150
HURRY - class starts FRIDAY!
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS GET 24 HOURS OF ADVANCED ENROLLMENT,
​before offered to the public.