I’ve been teaching art for several years now and love every minute of it. I find that it’s rewarding for both myself and my students. It’s so exciting to see their work evolve into wonderful art that they can feel proud of. It’s rewarding when a student says “Thank you. I’ve learned so much in your class!”

My classes are in the New Haven County area, both in local art centers and at high schools that sponsor enrichment classes for adult education.

I am available for private lessons in painting and drawing, whether in your home or on location. I also love to instruct en plein air painting and drawing. Please contact me for more information.

Spring and Summer Classes 2026

Hamden Adult Education (At North Haven High School)

Discover the Beauty of Oil Paints

Explore the vibrant colors, textures, and timeless beauty of oil paints. Learn about values, color mixing, texture, edges and how to select a good composition. Instructor will cover the materials used in oil painting, including paint, brushes, surfaces, and medium. Instructor will demonstrate a variety of painting techniques and will provide individual and class instruction and informative handouts for each topic. Bring sharp 8” x 10” or larger printed photo references or use one provided by instructor (no electronic references). Class critiques. Beginner/Intermediate, Teens/Adults. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Seven weeks. Mondays, Starting March 23, 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

My Hamden Adult Education Enrichment Classes are held at North Haven High School. located at 221 Elm Street, North Haven.
Go to Hamden Adult Ed to sign up. Be sure to sign up early as my classes fill quickly.

Guilford Art Center

Drawing Wild and Exotic Animals

Take a virtual drawing adventure to foreign lands where wild and exotic animals roam. Whether it’s fur or feathers, learn the tricks of how to draw a realistic animal in a variety of poses, including how to convey the expression in the eyes, the softness of fur or the lightness of the feathers using pencils. Instructor will provide photos and handouts. Student provided photos are acceptable but require instructor approval. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Teens/Adults. Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and class critiques. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Ten weeks, starting April 1. Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 12 pm.

Discover the Beauty of Painting With Oils and Acrylics

Explore the vibrant colors, textures, and timeless beauty of oil and acrylic paints. Learn about values, color mixing, texture, edges and how to select a good composition. Instructor will cover the materials used, including paint, brushes, surfaces, and medium. Instructor will demonstrate a variety of painting techniques and will provide individual and class instruction and informative handouts for each topic. Bring sharp 8” x 10” or larger printed photo references or use one provided by instructor (no electronic references). Class critiques and one-on-one instruction. Beginner/Intermediate, Eight weeks, starting March 31, Tuesdays from 12 – 2:30 pm.

Painting With Soft Pastels

Immerse yourself in the brilliant colors of pastels and quickly see your efforts come to life. Learn about materials, including the different surfaces available and the types of soft pastels. The class will start with a drawing, and then, using a choice of paint, create an underpainting. Using pastels, students will learn how to mix colors on the canvas. Finally, learn how to protect and showcase your work. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Teens/Adults. Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and class critiques. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Eight weeks, Tuesdays, starting March 31, 9:30 am to 12 pm .

Contact Guilford Art Center online to register.

Coming Summer 2026 at the Guilford Art Center

Drawing Portraits of People and Pets

Ever want to draw someone’s portrait, but were unable to figure out where to start? In this class, you will learn the guidelines for creating a successfully executed human portrait. The curriculum will cover human portrait proportions, measurements, and shading, as well as creating natural looking hair using a variety of pencils and shading techniques. You will also learn the tricks of how to draw a pet portrait, including how to render the expression in the eyes and the softness of the fur or feathers. Instructor will provide photos and handouts. Student provided photos need instructor approval. Teens/Adults, Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and class critiques. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Eight Weeks, Wednesday evenings, starting June 24, 6-8 pm

Painting With Soft Pastels

Immerse yourself in the brilliant colors of pastels and quickly see your efforts come to life. Learn about materials, including the different surfaces available and the types of soft pastels. The class will start with a drawing, and then, using a choice of paint, create an underpainting. Using pastels, students will learn how to mix colors on the canvas. Finally, learn how to protect and showcase your work. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Eight weeks, Tuesdays, starting June 24, 9:30 to 11:30 .

Weekend Workshops

Portrait Drawing of US Revolutionary Heroes

As part of our nation’s 250^th anniversary celebration, the subject of this workshop will be heroes from our country’s revolution. You will create a successfully executed portrait with easy-to-follow measurements, blending and shading using a variety of pencils and shading techniques. Instructor will provide photos and handouts. Student provided photos need instructor approval. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Teens/Adults. Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and class critiques. Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, from 10am.

Portrait Drawing

Ever want to draw someone’s portrait, but were unable to figure out where to start? In this class, you will learn the guidelines for creating a successfully executed human portrait. The curriculum will cover human portrait proportions, measurements, and shading, as well as creating natural looking hair using a variety of pencils and shading techniques. Instructor will provide photos and handouts. Student provided photos need instructor approval Beginners and intermediates welcome. Teens/Adults. Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and class critiques. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, from 10am to 12 am.

Library Drawing Workshops – New!

I am working with libraries to host drawing workshops all over the state of Connecticut. All are free to the public.

Trumbull Library

Portrait Drawing of US Revolutionary Heroes – Free!

Drawing Portraits of Famous People Free!

Drawing Portraits of Famous people is fun! Using tried and true methods, I can teach anyone to draw a beautiful portrait using photos and materials that I provide. Beginners/Intermediates, Teens and adults welcome. Individual and class instruction.. Monday, June 29, 11 am – 1 pm. Call to make reservations. Limit ten people.

33 Quality Street, Trumbull, CT 06611, Phone: 203-452-5197

Atwater Library

Portrait Drawing of US Revolutionary Heroes – Free!

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 – (203) 315-6020