Introduction to oil painting

Over 4 Saturdays this October

Discover the art of oil painting in these intimate new studio sessions. With small groups (up to 4 people per session), expert guidance and all materials provided, you’ll learn essential techniques to help you develop your own contemporary oil painting practice.

This course will cover:

Prepare your own surfaces

Learn how to stretch and prime canvases and panels, giving you the skills to create professional painting surfaces from scratch.

Explore oil painting techniques

Work with oil paints, thinners and mediums to experiment with a variety of painterly effects and textures.

Develop your own style

Discover application methods that align with your personal goals and begin to build your own unique colour palette preferences.

Understand paintings

Learn how to read the surfaces of contemporary figurative and abstract oil paintings, to better understand the processes and techniques behind them.

Intimate & supportive learning

With up to four students per course, you’ll enjoy an intimate environment and plenty of one-to-one guidance. The sessions are suitable for both complete beginners and those with some painting experience.

Materials

All materials are provided, including brushes, paints, and surfaces. You’ll take home a stretched canvas and a panel you’ve worked on. Aprons are provided, but wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on!

This course runs over four consecutive Saturday sessions in October:

  • Saturday 4th October 10am- 1pm

  • Saturday 11th October 10am-1pm

  • Saturday 18th October 10am-1pm

  • Saturday 25th October 10am-1pm

Course Price: £480

Venue:

Light Factory Studios, Willesden Junction

NW10 6RB

"The only way to learn to paint is by painting."

Charles Hawthorne