Introduction to Oil Painting – 6 Week Course

04 June 2025, 18:00

£140 per person

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Get to grips with the technical aspects of painting with oil paints on this intermediate six-week course.

This course will run over six sessions on Wednesday evenings 4th June – 9th July 2025, 6:00-8:30pm.

Explore the fundamentals of working with oil paints, including colour theory, colour mixing, brushing and layering techniques. You’ll look at the work of other artists, exploring impressionist themes and will undertake a substantial portrait painting on canvas.

This course is ideal for those who have completed our Introduction to Drawing & Painting Course and wish to progress further, exploring new materials. The group will be of mixed abilities, early career artists and creative hobbyists.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for those who have completed our Introduction to Drawing & Painting Course and wish to progress further, exploring new materials. The group will be of mixed abilities, early career artists and creative hobbyists.

Do I need to bring anything?

Basic materials such as pencils, charcoal, cartridge paper, brushes and oil paints will be provided, as well as drawing boards and easels. A canvas will also be provided for the portrait painting. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes to avoid getting mucky! Your tutor will discuss materials at your first session.

How to Find Us

You can find information about getting to us on public transport and the nearby parking options here.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded (less a 10% administration fee) up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. Our workshops support the work we do as a charity, and because materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date.

Bookings cannot be transferred between courses however bookings can be transferred to another person in the event that you are unable to attend on the day. In the event that The Art House needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, for example due to tutor illness, your ticket will be refunded in full.

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