Oil Painting

*2025 sessions are fully booked

Thank you for your interest in our Oil Painting Classes! Due to overwhelming demand, all sessions for 2025 are fully booked. We are grateful for your support and excitement.

Oil Painting Mastery – Bring Your Imagination to Life

With years of experience in the art of oil painting, our artists focus on guiding individuals of all levels to master the medium’s techniques and discover their unique creative expression. Offering personalised instruction, lessons are tailored to each student’s skill level, helping them develop a strong foundation in colour theory, composition, brushwork, and layering.

Oil painting is a powerful medium, allowing for rich textures and depth of colour. Students are encouraged to explore their own style while being supported in refining their technical abilities. Whether a beginner or an experienced artist, the aim is to provide a welcoming environment where creativity flourishes, and skills progress at a comfortable pace.

Experience the joy and satisfaction of creating beautiful, lasting works of art through the timeless medium of oil painting.

What You Will Learn:

• Oil Painting Basics:
  
  • Introduction to the materials and tools needed for oil painting, such as brushes, canvas types, and paints.
  • Understanding the different types of oil paints (e.g., student-grade vs. artist-grade) and their properties.
• Techniques for Building Layers:
  
  • How to create a strong underpainting as the foundation of your work.
  • Mastering the glazing technique to add depth, vibrancy, and luminosity to your paintings.
  • Layering paint effectively for texture and realism.
• Colour Theory & Mixing:
  
  • How to mix colours to create harmonious palettes and understand colour relationships.
  • Learning the art of creating accurate skin tones, natural landscapes, or vibrant abstract compositions.
• Brushwork & Texture:
  
  • How to use different brushes and techniques to create varied textures, from smooth, delicate surfaces to bold, expressive strokes.
  • Mastering the use of impasto (thick paint) to add dimension and movement to your artwork.
• Composition & Design:
  
  • How to arrange elements within your painting for a balanced, dynamic composition.
  • Understanding the principles of perspective and depth to make your paintings feel three-dimensional.
• Subject Matter & Specialisation:
  
  • How to paint a variety of subjects, including realistic portraits, still life setups, landscapes, and abstract pieces.
  • Tailored guidance to help you focus on the subjects or techniques that interest you most.
• Finishing Techniques:
  
  • How to varnish your painting for a polished finish and protection.
  • Understanding drying times and the nuances of working with oil paint over weeks or months.
• Developing Your Own Style:
  
  • How to incorporate personal touches and experiment with different styles of oil painting.
  • Encouragement to push boundaries and discover your artistic voice through oil painting.