On this practical course, you will be introduced to oil painting techniques, as well as the fundamental starting points to painting. The tutor, who is lively and engaging, will teach you step-by-step how to prepare your painting surface, colour and tone experiments, palette preparation, colour co-ordination, use of mediums and thinners and brushwork techniques.

Through practical demonstration, one-to-one support and exercises, you will learn the basics that will give you the confidence to continue painting at home.

At the end of the day, you will also have increased your knowledge of colour, tone and how to approach painting with oils. You will have completed a series of experiments and a simple still life study in oils.

Included

Paints and Paint Mediums, shared amongst the class are included in the course fee. You may also borrow paint brushes and palettes.

Students are encouraged to provide the materials listed below.

What students need to bring

An A3 canvas or primed hard board

If you have any of the items listed below, please bring them:

• Sketchpad / pencils
• Brushes – a good range of student quality brushes – natural bristle or/and synthetic brushes, both flat, filbert and/or round pointed in large, medium and small sizes

Available to buy

Available from shop:

• A3 canvas or primed hard board
• Sketchpads, a good range of student quality brushes – natural bristle and/or synthetic brushes, both flat, filbert and/or round pointed in large, medium and small sizes

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no open toes or sandals).

Student registration: 9.15am-9.30am  
Course teaching: 9.30am-5pm  
Morning session: 9.30am-1pm  
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)  
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm  
Teaching finishes: 5pm  

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