I offer multiple workshops and classes in both drawing and painting. Most of my classes are taught at The Academy of Realist Art Boston, where I trained. See current offerings for both online classes and in person classes below.
Gumroad
Gumroad is where I offer FREE or LOW COST instructional videos and handouts. CLICK HERE to go to my Gumroad.
In Person Classes and Workshops or Events/Talks
In Person Color Bootcamp: Basic Training
DATES: July 1,2,3 2026
Time: 9:30 to 4:30 (1 hr lunch)
Price: $525
Location: ARA Boston
Tired of creating piles of mud? Are you looking for a reliable consistent paint mixing approach? Do you want to spend 3 days with fabulous people learning things that will make your oil paintings better? Of course you do!
In this three day in person workshop, (great for absolute beginners or veteran painters) we will dive into the complex world of color mixing, perception and relationships. Learn More…
If you want to see a little about this workshop experience, one of my students vlogged about it! Start watching at 7:55.
The Magic of Indirect Painting 4 day Intensive workshop
Dates: May 18-21, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Price: $695
Location: Landgrove Inn, Vermont
Join us for an immersive and intense 4 day workshop dedicated to the Magic of Indirect Oil Painting (painting in layers). Whether you are new to oil painting and feel overwhelmed, or looking for more control, refinement or special effects in your work and are looking to get more out of your current oil painting practice, this workshop will be a game changer! Julie spent much of her early years self-taught so she knows the struggles that many encounter, especially with oil paint.
Learn more and sign up here.
Pigments of Your Imagination: Working with Invented Color (4 Day Workshop)
Dates: Aug 20-23rd 2026 at ARA Boston
Time: 9:30 to 4:30 (1 hr lunch)
Price: $695
Location: The Academy of Realist Art Boston
Do you ever feel boxed in by your references or limited to what you can set up in your space or find in a photo? Do you admire another artist’s color magic and wish you could bring a little of that into your own work? Maybe you’re itching to combine multiple inspirations but worry about whether it will all come together. It’s not about the paints you have on your palette, it’s what you do with them!
In this 4-day workshop, we’ll treat references as launchpads, not limits. Through quick thumbnails and color studies, you’ll practice reimagining subjects by shifting color schemes, playing with value ranges, and pushing atmosphere to create entirely new moods and vibes. Learn more…
Online or Recorded Classes
Reality Check: Atelier Edition
Date: May 31st
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 PM EST
Offered through ARA Boston
Cost: $95
A no-nonsense fire-hose of information that includes everything you need to know to make better representational drawings and paintings. First there will be an depth presentation/lecture that not only includes all the vital atelier training information, but also includes examples of what NOT to do from her old horrible paintings. After that, Julie will roast 3 paintings/drawings that were submitted in advance.
No fluff, no frills, no mercy.
The Magic of Indirect Oil Painting – Recorded
Offered through ARA Boston
Cost: $299
Join Julie on this magic carpet ride through the world of still life painting. Julie’s painting methods are rooted in all the good stuff learned in ateliers, but often takes twists and turns through textures, effects, and strategic painting. A digital image of the still life and printing instructions will be provided to everyone in case you want to paint along.
Color Bootcamp – Recorded
Offered through ARA Boston
Price: $145
Tired of creating piles of mud? Are you looking for a reliable consistent paint mixing approach? Of course you are! In this webinar/3 day workshop, we will dive into the complex world of color mixing, perception and relationships. While color mixing can seem overwhelming or complicated, this approach is all about being logical, and easy to understand.
Everything but the Paint – Recorded
Offered Through ARA Boston
Price: $45
Prepare yourself for a tsunami of information about all the things related to being a professional painter, other than the actual painting/drawing/etc.
Brush Set
I have a brush set offered through Trekell. These are the brushes I use for all of my work. If my set is sold out, you can buy them individually as well. I prefer the Spectrum Brights for color studies and my rendering/detail work, Hog Bristles for my first pass of paint or fur/hair texture, and the Golden Taklon Fan brush or Mop to soften edges or to knowck down unwanted texture. Use this link for the general Trekell website. I am also trying out the Cat’s Tongue shaped golden taklon brush and I’m really liking it for a more organic shaped stroke (the brights give a bit more of a boxy shaped stroke)