OIL PAINTING 1

What you’ll be learning:

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.

The details:

Duration: 5 weeks, 2.5 hour classes meeting once a week.

Ages: 18+

Fee: $230

Projects: Two 8”x 10” finished oil paintings

All materials provided

Class Maximum: 7 students

Oil Painting 1

$230

Mondays June 15 - July 13

5:30pm - 8pm

FULL

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Oil Painting 1

$230

Mondays July 20 - August 24 (no class 8/17)

5:30pm - 8pm

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Student Testimonials

  • Michaela is an excellent artist and teacher! I highly recommend her courses! She does a wonderful job of explaining the basics of theory and technique to lay a solid foundation for success. She’s very passionate, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. An overall wonderful experience I looked forward to every week, and I look forward to taking more of her courses!

    Jessica (Oil Painting 1)

  • Michaela is personally very talented and was good at helping me to understand technique. I especially liked the way she explained shading and color theory. I highly recommend Michaela’s class for all levels of students

    Mike (Oil Painting 1)

  • Michaela's introduction to oil painting was a joy. I am returning to oils after years and wanted a refresher course. I have learned to think about colors and mixing in new ways. I'm looking forward to the next round of classes! Thank you. Michaela!

    Roxane (Oil Painting 1)

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