I created Michaela Yoro Studio to share the traditional drawing and oil painting methods that shaped me as an artist, and to make art school–level training accessible to adults at every stage of their creative journey. Through thoughtfully designed workshops for beginners, intermediate, and advanced painters, I guide students in developing real, lasting skills rooted in classical techniques and enriched by contemporary ideas of color and composition. My goal is to provide a beautiful, fully equipped space where artists can slow down, build confidence, and cultivate a lifelong, independent painting practice.
Oil Painting Workshops
Oil Painting 1
This Beginning Oil Painting class offers a structured introduction to the fundamentals of oil painting for novice artists. Students will learn essential materials, color mixing, and how to confidently navigate the color wheel, while building an understanding of value and color theory through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. This course is ideal for first-time painters or those seeking a strong foundation.
Drawing Workshops
Beginning Drawing
This Beginning Drawing course offers a welcoming introduction to the foundational skills of traditional draftsmanship. Designed for beginners, students will work with essential materials such as graphite and charcoal, while learning the principles of construction, line, and shape. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn how to build a drawing accurately from the ground up, developing a strong understanding of proportion, structure and perspective. In a supportive studio environment, you’ll gain practical tools to observe carefully and draw with growing confidence and clarity.
Oil Painting 2
Oil Painting 2 is designed for students with a foundational understanding of oil painting who are ready to advance their skills. This course focuses on strengthening drawing accuracy, composition, simplification, and continued development of core painting techniques. Students will create and paint their own still life setups from life, gaining practical tools that support greater independence and confidence as painters. Ideal for those who have completed Oil Painting 1 or have equivalent experience.
One-Day Workshops
One-Day Workshops
Our One-Day Workshops are quarterly, focused sessions designed to explore specific topics in greater depth. These single-day experiences range from specialized studies such as Color Theory and Painting Practice to guest-instructed masterclasses. Each workshop offers a concentrated opportunity to refine a particular skill, expand your technical knowledge, and gain fresh perspective, all within an engaging and thoughtfully structured studio setting.
Oil Painting 3
This advanced oil painting course builds on the skills developed in Oil Painting 1 and 2 and is designed for students ready to work independently with guided support. Students will select their own subject and complete a small- to medium-scale painting from concept to finish, with an emphasis on color, composition, drawing accuracy, and problem-solving across a range of subjects. The course offers individualized, one-on-one instruction and may be repeated, allowing students to explore new subjects and continue refining their skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
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