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: 6 weeks, 2 hour classes meeting once a week. (12 hours total)

Ages: 18+

Fee: $280

Projects: Two 8”x 10” finished oil paintings

All materials provided

Class Maximum: 7 students

*A note about registration:

I'm excited to partner with the City of Tustin to offer Oil Painting 1 at Michaela Yoro Studio! This partnership allows my classes to be featured in the City of Tustin's recreation magazine, helping introduce more people in our community to the joy of oil painting.

Registration for this class is completed through the City of Tustin's website under Special Interest Classes, while all classes will be held at Michaela Yoro Studio. If you have any questions about the registration process or the class itself, please don't hesitate to reach out—I'm happy to help!

Oil Painting 1

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

5:30pm - 8pm

FULL

Register

Oil Painting 1

Wednesdays October 14 - November 18

6pm-8pm

$280

Registration opens August 5th

Register

View Cancellation Policy

An artist or sculptor working on a sculpture in a studio, with a photograph of a white ceramic vessel and sphere on an easel in the background. The person is wearing a gray cap and navy blue hoodie and is seated at a worktable with sculpting tools and materials.

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)