Classes and Workshops

Glen Echo In-person Workshops! (Saturdays)

Learn how to how to create a beautiful piece of paper art, using different subjects as the inspiration! You will learn the unique technique of Ronni Jolles, as you complete a beautiful piece of art in layered paper. It’s fun and no previous art experience needed. Please visit the Glen Echo website, glenechopark.org for the online class catalog & look for Adult Art classes under Paper Arts - pages 25-26.

Trees in Springtime” in Layered Paper

Saturday, April 20, 2024: 1-4pm

Arcade 201: Glen Echo Park/ 7300 MacArthur Blvd/ Glen Echo, MD. 20812

$75 (plus $25 supply fee - all supplies included)

This is a great workshop for beginners - It’s an excellent introduction into this layered paper art form. If you’ve taken other workshops, make sure you take this one too! We will be creating a layered paper piece of artwork - inspired by trees in a springtime setting. Using hundreds of kinds of paper I’ve gathered from all over the world, you’ll rip, cut, and crinkle papers to create textured scenes on 8” x 10” stretched canvas.

The Beach” in Layered Paper

Saturday, May 11, 2024: 1-4pm

Arcade 202-203: Glen Echo Park/ 7300 MacArthur Blvd/ Glen Echo, MD. 20812

$75 (plus $25 supply fee - all supplies included)

We will be creating a layered paper piece of artwork - inspired by the beach! Using hundreds of kinds of paper I’ve gathered from all over the world, you’ll rip, cut, and crinkle papers to create textured scenes on 8” x 10” stretched canvas.

European Townhouses” in Layered Paper

Saturday, June 29th, 2024: 1-4pm

Arcade 202-203: Glen Echo Park/ 7300 MacArthur Blvd/ Glen Echo, MD. 20812

$75 (plus $25 supply fee - all supplies included)

We will be creating a layered paper piece of artwork - inspired by the charming townhouses you find in Europe . We’ll learn how to do windows, flower boxes, clotheslines, and vines. Using hundreds of kinds of paper I’ve gathered from all over the world, you’ll rip, cut, and crinkle papers to create textured scenes on 8” x 10” stretched canvas.

French Villa with Garden” in Layered Paper

Saturday, August 3, 2024: 1-4pm

Arcade 202-203: Glen Echo Park/ 7300 MacArthur Blvd/ Glen Echo, MD. 20812

$75 (plus $25 supply fee - all supplies included)

We will be creating a layered paper piece of artwork - inspired by a little villa with a garden. Using hundreds of kinds of paper I’ve gathered from all over the world, you’ll rip, cut, and crinkle papers to create textured scenes on 8” x 10” stretched canvas.

More classes at Glen Echo will be announced in the fall/winter catalog - coming out during the summer!

MPA In-person Workshops in McLean Community Center! (Sundays) Please visit the MPA website, mpaart.org for the online class catalog & look under Adult Art classes for Adults.

Trees in Springtime” in Layered Paper

Sunday, April 28 , 2024: 1-4pm

DuVal Studio: McLean Community Center/ 1234 Ingleside Avenue/ McLean, Virginia 22101

$75 (plus $25 supply fee - all supplies included)

This is a great introduction to my layered paper art form, and definitely one of my most popular workshops - it’s a winner! You’ll create a beautiful piece of layered paper artwork, inspired by trees in springtime Using hundreds of kinds of paper I’ve gathered from all over the world, you’ll rip, cut, and crinkle papers to create a textured scene on 8” x 10” stretched canvas.

The Beach” in Layered Paper

Sunday, May 19, 2024: 1-4pm

DuVal Studio: McLean Community Center/ 1234 Ingleside Avenue/ McLean, Virginia 22101

$75 (plus $25 supply fee - all supplies included)

You’ll create a beautiful piece of layered paper artwork, inspired by the beach! Using hundreds of kinds of paper I’ve gathered from all over the world, you’ll rip, cut, and crinkle papers to create a textured scene on 8” x 10” stretched canvas.

Virtual Classes: I’m gathering names for those who would like to take virtual classes with me. My next series will be in May 2024. I’ll send out information in mid April. Please contact me, Ronni , if you’re interested in joining one of my virtual classes.

Testimonials:

Taking art classes from Ronni Jolles has been a wonderful experience for me.  She is a kind, patient, and encouraging teacher who has unlocked the inner artist in me.

Susan S.

“Ronni is a wonderful teacher and extremely inspiring. As a self-taught artist, I have learned so much over the months I have taken her classes.  She is responsive to specific questions on technique, honest with her advice and has taught me many new artistic skills.”

 Patty Marcus

"Ronni Jolles held my virtual hand and led me into the wondrous world of torn paper collage.  What a delightful, addictive and creative experience!   Ronni is both a talented artist as well as a warm, open and supportive teacher who gives a student the skills and encouragement to explore the medium of paper to their individual style. I look forward to more of her classes and open studio workshops."

Joyce S.
 

  I have admired Ronni Jolles paper paintings for years and this year I finally had an opportunity to take her classes.   Ronni is a wonderful teacher.  She uses her teaching and art skills to enable everyone, at any level, to create a beautiful painting in her innovative art form.  Her encouraging, sensitive and engaging personality brings out the budding artist in every student.

Her classes opened a new world for me: learning about hand-made papers, artistic techniques, color and seeing nature and the world with a new perspective.  Her classes are fun and the paper paintings are exciting.  I’ve referred several friends to Ronni’s class and each share my enthusiasm  and highest regard for Ronni and paper painting. 

J. Newman

“Ronni loves to share her passion for art with those who are interested in learning, especially beginners.  I was too intimidated to take art classes; I didn’t think I had any talent and I couldn’t draw a straight line! Ronni empowered me and created a safe place for me to unleash my creativity! I’ve learned so many skills that are all part of her art form, and I love every minute! I can’t recommend her classes enough!

L. Webster