Q&A: How do I sign up for a class? Simply email: crilling@hotmail.com and a reply will be sent to you with payment options. Class descriptions below.


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WINTER 2026

(FULL) Critique and Mentoring Groups For Painters: Now open for registration
February-March, 7-Week session

Alla Prima: The Floral Bouquet 3-Day Workshop
March 27-29
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April 2026: In-Person Workshop - Our Painted History
San Diego In-Person Workshop April 9–12 2026 at Woodward Contemporary
Full: Join the waitlist or join the second section on April 16–19

MAY 2026
The Single Object Still Life; Mastering Planes and Form
Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19 & 26
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WINTER CRITIQUE AND MENTORING GROUPS
FEBRUARY- MARCH 2026

(FULL) 7-WEEK INTENSIVE CRITIQUE AND MENTORING GROUP FOR PAINTERS

This online mentoring group is designed for committed painters looking to strengthen their work and hone their practice. Drawing on a decade of experience in teaching college thesis development courses, this intimate class welcomes up to 10 artists ready to deepen their commitment to painting.

Tuition: $550 email: crilling@hotmail.com to enroll (this class in full)

ALLA PRIMA: THE FLORAL BOUQUET

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 12:00-1:45
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 12:00-1:45
SUNDAY, MARCH 29 12:00-1:45
(additional “office hours” Sunday, 2:30-3:30 PM)

In this 3-day workshop students will learn how to interpret the complex floral bouquet and translate the shapes into painterly forms. Through simplification, gesture, and color, we will focus on making faster, more intuition-based decisions.

The term alla prima is the Italian term for “at once”, also known as a wet-on-wet approach or a premiere coup. Working in this method, we will build paintings in single sessions (with touch-ups made later, as needed). The resulting work is looser and less detailed, and this approach easily translates to all subject matter.

Students can work from life or photographs. We will begin by learning how to set up balanced floral arrangements, starting with simpler compositions and progressing to more complex bouquets.

Format & Materials
• Instruction includes discussion, lecture, and demonstrations
• Instructor works in oil; acrylic and pastel are also welcome
• A basic supply list will be sent after registration
• Both fresh and silk flowers are suitable

After the Workshop
Students will have two full weeks following the workshop to complete their paintings, with continued feedback provided.

Online Format
• Classes are held live via Zoom and recorded
• Recordings are available for 30 days after each session
• Live attendance is not required
• Private online classroom for critiques for between-session feedback

Level
Advanced beginner and higher

Tuition
$275

Email crilling@hotmail.com to register

MAY 2026

THE SINGLE OBJECT STILL LIFE; MASTERING PLANES AND FORM
Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19 & 26
12:00PM-1:45PM EST (Philadelphia/ NYC Time Zone)

This 4-week still life class will equip students with the skills needed to understand the planes of both organic and man-made forms. Through the mastery of planes, forms become much easier to translate into mass. Following the tradition of constructive drawing and painting, students will learn to avoid over-polishing their work, resulting in clear strong painterly statements.
We will begin with man-made objects, then move to organic shapes. Each week a new painting will be completed of a single object still life.
Each class will consist of discussion, lecture, and demos. Demos (both live and pre-recorded) will be shared to demonstrate parts of the painting process.
A new assignment will be given each week. Students have the option to share work for critique in our private online classroom.

All time zones accommodated, students are not required to attend live.

Supplies: A supply list will be sent after registration
Online classroom: Private online classroom for enrolled students
Zoom: Classes conducted via Zoom and are recorded for enrolled students, available for one month following the last class

Tuition: $275
Email: crilling@hotmail.com to register

2026 Private Mentoring and Coaching

These focused one-on-one meetings will support you in strengthening your work, overcoming blocks, and organizing your painting practice:

-Critique: Receive in-depth feedback on current work
-Overcome obstacles and artistic blocks
-Set artistic and professional goals
-Develop clarity and confidence in one's work and process

$110 USD/ 50 minutes
Meetings are conducted through Zoom

EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS COURSES: The Single Object Still-Life: Mastering Planes and Form; Foundations of Floral Painting: Unlocking Vibrant Color; Landscape Painting Foundations; After the Masters: Transcriptions in Gouache and Acrylic; After the Modern Masters: Transcriptions in Gouache and Acrylic; Alla Prima: A Direct Approach to Florals; Cityscape Painting: Capturing the Light and Atmosphere of the Urbanscape; Atmosphere and Edges: Building Depth into the Landscape; Oil Painting Foundations; Foundations of Still Life Painting; Color, Shape, and Design; Studio and Plein Air Practices; Buildings in the Landscape;

REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds or transfers for online classes. If one cannot attend live, recordings are available. In the unlikely event that a class is cancelled, students will receive a full refund.


General Supply List (oil):

Materials List for Claudia Rilling

• Paper Towels / rags
• Portable easel if working outside (landscape classes)
• Canvas Panels, stretched canvas, or gesso primed paper (any size you feel comfortable working in, but starting smaller is a good idea) 8x8, 10x10, 8x12, etc. Size is based on personal preference.
• Paint Brushes- It’s good to have a variety of brushes that range in both type and size. Rounds, Flats, and Filberts are all good
• Paper Palette (or whatever you prefer) - at least 12x16. Or, if using a portable easel, it may come with a nice palette.
• Metal palette knife. A pointed end is best, not larger than 3 inches long.
• Some Paints: (or use what you have)
Burnt Umber— Transparent Earth Yellow— Ivory Black — Cadmium Red— Cadmium Yellow Light or Medium— Ultramarine Blue or similar— Titanium White (large tube is best)— Alizarin crimson—Sap Green
• Any other colors that you like
• Feel free to experiment with other tube greens and blues like Permanent Green, Cadmium Green, Pthalo Blue (VERY strong), Phtalo Green (VERY strong), Prussian Blue, Cerulean Blue, etc. Tints can also be useful: ie "King's Blue"
• The brand I prefer: Gamblin or Windsor Newton oil paint, Williamsburg and Old Holland are more expensive options. AVOID student grade paint: "Gamblin 1980" and "Winton" by Windsor Newton
• Liquin Original or linseed oil– Not needed if working in acrylic
• Odorless Turpenoid or Gamsol– Not needed if working in acrylic
• Jars or cups for medium and thinner. Make sure the lid seals tightly.
• Optional: view finder (you can make a homemade version with pieces of cardboard taped together)
• Small sketchbook and pencil/markers. "Tombow" value markers are great for value studies.
• Gesso (optional to prime surfaces) : Professional Grade White Acrylic Gesso. “Golden” brand is good.

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