Through his organization Society of Irregulars, John orchestrates a diverse range of immersive experiences in the visual arts. With public and private groups, organizations and schools John guides participants in the practice of painting and drawing, working primarily in oil paint and charcoal. His workshops take place both in and out of doors. Whether painting studies of past masterworks, delving into the color relationships within still life, or working out in the landscape on the motif, John guides students in their creative experience so as to maximize their own visual interaction with nature. He strives to cultivate an environment in which their imagination can manifest itself in its highest authentic visual form.

Museum experiences are another element to John’s teaching with Society of Irregulars. In these museum workshops, John guides group discussions based off active visual engagement with particular paintings. Participants are introduced to the subtly significant role art and nature can play in their own lives.