Tag Archive for: Oil Painting

Beginner Oil Painting
Thursday, 12:00 pm
September 24 – November 12 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting!

In this class, we will explore the basics of painting with oil based paints.

What You’ll Learn:

In a step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques and topics such as the importance of drawing, (describing forms in space); one point perspective; composition; basic color theory; organizing a palette; color mixing techniques; choosing paint brushes; brush care; how to choose oil paints ; and more!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course while far from being comprehensive , the goal is that this class will help students to venture into the world of oil painting  with confidence and the urge to explore on their own path through the use of oil paints.

Instructor: Craig Britton

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Painting in the Style of: Sisley “Orvann et le Canal du Loing en Hiver”
Wednesday, 12:00 pm
October 21 – November 11
Ages 16-99+

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Paint in the style of Alfred Sisley! Complete the picture “Orvann et le Canal du Loing en Hiver” in the oil medium. Walk step-by-step through the creative process with the instructor.  Learn all the tips and trick of using oils in understanding the medium of oil paint on canvas. All skill levels are welcome!

What You’ll Learn:

In a small step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as monotone underpainting, mixing the correct colors on a palette, and blending and glazing techniques to help achieve a proficient finished product. Some drawing skills will be taught, but previous drawing experience would be helpful, but not required.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence and knowledge of using Oils, and you will have a complete copy of the featured artwork. 

Instructor: Craig Britton

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Painting in the Style of: Monet “Port of Dieppe – (Evening)”
Wednesday, 12:00 pm
September 23 – October 14
Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Paint in the style of Claud Monet! Complete the picture “Port of Dieppe – (Evening)” in the oil medium. Walk step-by-step through the creative process with the instructor.  Learn all the tips and trick of using oils in understanding the medium of oil paint on canvas. All skill levels are welcome!

What You’ll Learn:

In a small step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as monotone underpainting, mixing the correct colors on a palette, and blending and glazing techniques to help achieve a proficient finished product. Some drawing skills will be taught, but previous drawing experience would be helpful, but not required.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence and knowledge of using Oils, and you will have a complete copy of the featured artwork. 

Instructor: Craig Britton

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Oil Painting Portraits
Monday, 3:00 pm
September 21 – November 9 | Ages 16-99+

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Explore the elegance of oil painting as you navigate the understanding of how to paint portraits. This is a perfect class to best understand how to construct a facial portrait on canvas and learn all the tips and trick of using oils in understanding the medium of oil paint on canvas. All skill levels are welcome!

What You’ll Learn:

In a step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as monotone underpainting, mixing the correct colors on a palette, and blending and glazing techniques to help achieve a crisp photo-like finished product. Some drawing skills will be taught, but previous drawing experience would be helpful, but not required.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course you will have painted a complete oil portrait from a person reference photo provided by the student, the confidence and knowledge of working in the medium of your oil painting, and the skill set of understanding facial anatomy.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

Supply List

All supplies provided

  • When choosing the reference image, consider some of the following help suggestions to help you select the perfect composition: The angle the face is in, the clarity of the photo, is there big range in value contrast within the face, making sure there are no extreme foreshortening effects anywhere, etc.)

 

  • If you bring a couple of reference photos to the first class, the instructor can help you in your selection process if you need assistance. (A copy may be printed for you convenience.)

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Oil Painting Open Studio Monday, 12:00 pm
September 21 – November 9 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Looking for more studio time to work on your oil paintings? Incorporate feedback into your artwork, including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing.  Students of all levels are welcome in this open-studio class. 

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, feedback guidance including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current artwork.

Instructor:  Judy Guttman

Supply List

Below is a list of suggested supplies, however, you are welcome to wait and discuss supplies with the instructor on the first day of class.

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Beginner Oil Painting
Mondays , 6:00 pm
September 21 – November 9 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting! We will discuss the value of underpainting, and the difference that a color vs a monochrome underpainting can make. We will study the elements of how to choose a good composition, and will discuss seeing and painting light and shadow.

What You’ll Learn:

In a step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as monotone underpainting, mixing the correct colors on a palette, and blending and glazing techniques to help achieve a proficient finished product. Some drawing skills will be taught, but previous drawing experience would be helpful, but not required.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course you will have painted a complete oil paint of a still life or from the class reference photo, and the confidence and knowledge of working in the medium of oil painting.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman 

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Oil Painting Open Studio Monday, 9:00 am
September 21 – November 9 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Looking for more studio time to work on your oil paintings? Incorporate feedback into your artwork, including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing.  Students of all levels are welcome in this open-studio class. 

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace oil painting, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current oil painting.

Instructor: Matthew Litteken

Supply List

Below is a list of suggested supplies, however, you are welcome to wait and discuss supplies with the instructor on the first day of class.

Click Here For List of Items