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.

    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. 

NEW WORKSHOP SCHEDULED

Painting Flowers in Watercolors Workshop

Painting Flowers in Watercolors Workshop
Get lost in a bouquet of Wildly Florals, using watercolor. Each student will learn through Jennie's demos and guidance to watercolor their own bud vase of flowers, arranged by Wildly Florals of South Orange, NJ.

DATE: Saturday, September 12th
HOURS: 2 - 4pm
​Ages: Adults
LOCATION: artist's private backyard in West Orange, NJ
RATE: $65 (includes the provided arrangement)

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CURRENT In Person CLASS OFFERINGS

Backyard Watercolors for Teens

Backyard Teen Art - Classes Forming Now
  • Learn how to paint with watercolors.
  • Explore composition, techniques, and color mixing.
  • Enjoy painting in a safe and beautiful backyard. 
  • Motivate yourself to paint with the support of peers and an experienced artist, in real life.
DATES: TBD
HOURS: TBD 
​Ages: Teens (max of 6 students)
LOCATION: artist's private backyard in West Orange

RATES: 

DROP IN: $50
4 WEEKS: $185 

Watercolor at the Reservation

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 - 8/14, 8/21, 9/4, 9/11
HOURS: 9 - 11am
Ages: Adults (max of 10 students)
LOCATION: Tulip Springs at South Mountain Reservation

RATES: 

DROP IN: $32
4 WEEKS: $150
​2 More Classes Left!