2024 JJ JIANG CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
April 2024
Two-Day Oil Painting Workshop:
Wilmington, NC
This workshop is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Date: Mon.-Tues. April 22-23, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 4 pm
Venue: Wilmington Artist Association
New Hanover County Arboretum
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
The Joy of Oil Painting A 2-day oil painting workshop hosted by the Wilmington Art Association as part of the Azalea Festival spring events.
September 2024
Two-Day Watercolor Workshop:
Aberdeen, NC
Date: Mon. - Tues, Sept. 9-10 2024
Time: 9:30 am to 4 pm
Venue: Artists League of the Sandhills
129 Exchange Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Welcome to this 2-day watercolor workshop focused on rural NC in which JJ brings his years of painting and teaching experience to the Sandhills of NC. With clear instruction, demos and personal guidance, JJ will challenge each participant to find their inner creative drive.
March 2024
Completed
Two-Day Beginner Oil Painting Workshop: Cary, NC
This workshop is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Date: 2 Mondays: March 11 & 18. 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Village Art Studio & Gallery
200 S. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
Ready to give oil painting a try?! Get off to a good start under JJ's wise, fun and knowledgeable instruction. JJ will take you through the basics of setting up a palette, mixing colors and working on two paintings. Join him in March! Click below for more info.
January - February 2024
Completed
Weekly Watercolor Painting with JJ: Cary, NC
Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30,
Feb. 6, 13, 20 (6 sessions)
This session is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle
200 S. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
This popular weekly continuing watercolor painting class allows artists (advanced beginner and beyond) to paint & create in an artistically stimulating environment being taught and guided by artist, JJ Jiang.
January 2024 Completed
Two-Day Watercolor Workshop: Chapin, SC
Date: Fri, - Sat. January 26-27 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Crooked Creek Park
1098 Old Lexington Hwy
Chapin, SC 29036
Join JJ in South Carolina for a 2-day workshop in watercolor! In this workshop the focus will be on land/city or waterscapes. JJ will touch on the fundamentals of painting, do daily demos and offer clear, supportive, and inspirational instruction - with good humor and a sincere, friendly and comfortable approach.
July 2024
Weeklong Artist's Retreat:
Little Switzerland, NC
This workshop is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Date: Sun. - Sat. July 14 to 20
Time: Daily morning instruction
Venue: Wildacres Retreat
1565 Wildacres Rd., P.O. BOX 280
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Join JJ for a weeklong retreat this July at the Redux Art Retreats at Wildacres just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the NC mountains! JJ will bring his signature "Simplicity of Watercolor" approach in this relaxing all-inclusive setting. Click below for more info!
September 2024
3 Day Oil Workshop: Beaufort, NC
This workshop is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Date: Mon. - Wed, Sept. 16, 17, 18 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 4 pm
Venue: Craving Art Studio Fine Art
121 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
JJ is looking forward to being back in Beaufort, NC for another 3-day oil painting workshop this fall! Join JJ in beautiful Beaufort this fall and find the Joy Of Oil Painting!
February 2024
Completed
Two-Day Watercolor Workshop:
Burlington, NC
Date: Thurs.-Fri, February 29-Mar. 1, 2024 Time: 9:00 am to 4 pm
Venue: Burlington Artist League
309 Huffman Mill Road, Suite 330
Holly Hill Mall,
Burlington, NC 27215
Painting the Landscape with JJ Jiang
In this 2-day workshop, grow in your confidence and competence in the watercolor medium as JJ brings his clear and inspirational watercolor instruction. No only will JJ give insights into painting fundamentals, he will also do demos, discuss his techniques and offer individual guidance at your easel.
January - February 2024
Completed
Weekly Artist Mentoring with JJ: Cary, NC NEW CLASS!!
Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30,
Feb. 6, 13, 20 (6 sessions)
This session is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle
200 S. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
JJ is excited to offer this new, rather experimental, class with you - bringing his years of experience as an artist and instructor to you - offering flexible, targeted guidance and help to each individual. Find inspiration, instruction and camaraderie. Click below to learn more!!
August 2024
3 Day Watercolor Workshop:
Morgantown, WV
Date: Fri. - Sun, August 16-18, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4 pm
Venue: Morgantown Art Association
5000 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
JJ is looking forward to heading into West Virginia for this 3-day watercolor workshop! Join JJ as he leads the group in painting "scapes" - land, sea and urban scapes.
More info coming soon!
February 2024
Completed
Two-Day Palette Knife Workshop: Cary, NC
This workshop is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Date: Mon.-Tues. February 26-27 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Village Art Studio & Gallery
200 S. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
Energize your oil painting! Join JJ in this 2-day workshop in which he focuses on the use of the palette knife, resulting in more expressive, bold paintings!
January - February 2024
Completed
Winter Portrait Session: Cary, NC
Dates: Mondays, Jan. 15, 22, 29,
Feb. 5, 12, 19 (6 sessions)
This session is FULL. Click below to join waiting list.
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle
200 S. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
Portrait drawing is a 6-week non-instructional session with a variety of models. Participants must bring their own materials and may use any medium they choose. Some easels are available at the gallery.
2023 JJ JIANG CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
September 2023
3 Day Oil Workshop: Beaufort, NC
Date: Wed. - Fri. September 6, 7, 8. 2023
Completed
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Craving Art Studio Fine Art
121 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
This workshop is full!
Click below to join waiting list.
Join JJ in beautiful, laid back Beaufort, NC for a 3-day oil painting workshop. JJ will be sharing his straight forward approach with wisdom and humor. Beyond his step-by-step demos, he offers clear instruction designed, not to intimidate but rather, inspire! If you're looking to find joy in your artistic endeavors, be sure to sign up!
July 2023
One-Day Oil Painting Workshop:
Sanford, NC
Date: Saturday, July 8 2023
Completed
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Venue: Sanford Brush & Palette Club
507 N. Steele Street
Sanford, NC
Painting a still life in oils with JJ.
In this one-day workshop, JJ believes that at the heart of all art should be joy and self-expression. Join him as he brings his artistic passion and refreshing, clear insight and instruction to this one-day workshop in Sanford.
April 2023
One-Day Watercolor Workshop:
Concord, NC
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Completed
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Venue: Cabarras Art Guild
Concord, NC
This workshop is full!
Painting A Landscape with JJ Jiang
In this one-day workshop, JJ will bring his clear and refreshing watercolor approach to inspire you in your artistic journey. While touching on the four fundamentals, he will also demo and discuss his techniques and offer individual guidance at your easel.
August 2023
3 Day Watercolor Workshop: Pickens, SC
Date: Thurs, - Sat. August 3,4,5 2023
Completed
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Pickens County Museum
of Art & History,
307 Johnson St.
Pickens, SC 29671
Join JJ in South Carolina for a 3-day workshop and the opportunity to attend the opening reception for the South Carolina Watermedia Society's 46th Annual Exhibition! JJ was fortunate to be invited as the juror this year for their national show.
May 2023
3 Day Watercolor Workshop:
Wilmington, NC
Date: Tues.-Thurs May 2,3,4 2023
Completed
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Jay DeChesere Art Studio
240 Cabbage Inlet Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
This workshop is full!
Click below to join waiting list.
Set aside these dates to join JJ on the coast in Wilmington, NC!
In his clear and concise way, JJ will bring to you his wisdom and insightful approach to watercolor painting. In this 3-day workshop, you'll go deep into the four fundamentals of painting with JJ as you work on a landscape, an urbanscape and a portrait. Click below to read more and register!
Winter 2023
Winter Portrait/Figure Sessions
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 13, 20, 27,
Mar. 6, 13, 20 (6 sessions)
Completed
4 session extension: Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle, Cary, NC
This session is full!
Portrait/figure drawing is a 6-week non-instructional session with a variety of models. Participants must bring their own materials and may use any medium they choose. Some easels are available at the gallery.
July 2023
One-Day Watercolor Workshop:
Concord, NC
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Completed
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Venue: Cabarras Art Guild
Concord, NC
This workshop is full!
Painting A Landscape with JJ Jiang
In this one-day workshop, JJ will bring his clear and refreshing watercolor approach to inspire you in your artistic journey. While touching on the four fundamentals, he will also demo and discuss his techniques and offer individual guidance at your easel.
April 2023
3 Day Watercolor Portrait Workshop in Cary, NC
Date: Sun - Tues April 23, 24, 25 2023
Completed
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle, Cary, NC
This workshop is full!
Click below to join waiting list.
Watercolor is the perfect medium to capture quick and fresh portraiture and skin tones. Join JJ as he leads with step-by-step demos and clear instruction designed to not only help you develop better technique but to also build your confidence and help you grow as an artist.
2022 JJ JIANG CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
October 2022
Two-Day Oil Painting Workshop
Date: Mon. - Tues. October 24,25 2022
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Craving Art Studio Beaufort, NC
Completed
Painting Seascapes in Oils/Acrylics
Join JJ in the vibrant coastal scene of Beaufort, NC!
In this two-day oil painting workshop JJ will guide participants in the completion of two beautiful seascapes paintings through step-by-step demos and individual guidance. Come and enjoy this unique and historic town and create some wonderful art!
May 2022
3 Day Watercolor Workshop
Date: May 4, 5, 6, 2022
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Perquimans County Rec. Ctr, Hertford, NC
Completed
Exploring Watercolor Painting with JJ
Join JJ on the NC coast in beautiful Perquimans County!
This three-day watercolor painting workshop is designed to grow artists’ confidence, competence and comfort level with the medium of watercolor.
September 2022
One-Day Watercolor Workshop
Date: Friday, September 30, 2022
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: The Centerpiece, Raleigh, NC
Completed
The Atmospheric Watercolor Landscape
The charm and strength of the watercolor medium comes from its luminosity, fluidity and transparency. Through step by step live demo, JJ will bring a landscape painting to completion, showing students how to use the techniques to transform a photo into and atmospheric and poetic painting. Come join JJ for this insightful and transformative workshop!
Spring 2022
Weekly Watercolor Painting with JJ
Tuesdays: 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05,
04/12, 04/19
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle, Cary, NC
Completed
This weekly continuing watercolor paint-up class allows artists (advanced beginner and beyond) to paint & create in an artistically stimulating environment being taught and guided by artist, JJ Jiang.
September 2022
One-Day Watercolor Workshop
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Heart2Hands Art Gallery & Studio
Downtown Clayton, NC
Completed
Capturing Rural NC in Watercolor
Enjoy a One Day Workshop focusing on the charm and nostalgia of the NC Farm with JJ Jiang. In this one-day workshop, you'll be using watercolors to create a beautiful farm landscape painting. Come to downtown Clayton and spend a day painting with JJ focusing on the fundamentals of art while painting an NC rural scene.
Spring 2022
Weekly Oil Painting with JJ
Tuesdays: 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05,
04/12, 04/19
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle, Cary, NC
Completed
Starting from March 15, JJ will resume offering his popular weekly oil painting classes in an artistically stimulating environment and friendly atmosphere...
2021 JJ JIANG CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
November 2021
Completed
November 11, 12, 13, 2021, Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday,
JJ's workshops are 9 am to 4 pm
each day
Venue: Art of the Carolinas 2021:
Hilton - North Raleigh
JJ is honored to be invited back to teach three different one-day workshops in both oil and watercolor painting, For detailed info about the workshops and registration, please click below:
Fall 2021
Fall Portrait Sessions
Completed
Mondays, Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11
(4 sessions)
Time: 9:30 to 12:30 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle, Cary, NC
Portrait painting/drawing is a 4-week non-instructional session with a variety of models. There will be one long pose for each session. Participants must bring their own materials and may use any medium they choose. Some easels are available at the gallery.
October 2021
One-day watercolor workshop
Completed
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Artworks Oriental,
Oriental, NC
Do you dream of adding poetry and mood to your watercolor paintings? Join JJ in the charming village of Oriental, North Carolina for a one-day workshop!
Fall 2021
Weekly Watercolor Painting with JJ
Completed
Tuesdays: 09/14, 09/21, 09/28, 10/5,
10/12, & 10/19
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle, Cary, NC
This weekly continuing watercolor paint-up class allows artists (advanced beginner and beyond) to paint & create in an artistically stimulating environment being taught and guided by artist, JJ Jiang.
Fall 2021
Weekly Oil Painting with JJ
Completed
Tuesdays: 09/14, 09/21, 09/28, 10/5,
10/12, & 10/19
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Venue: Village Art Circle, Cary, NC
Starting from this September 14, JJ will resume offering his popular weekly oil painting classes in an artistically stimulating environment and friendly atmosphere...