Saturdays 10:30-12:30
This class is designed to take the mystery out of oil painting.
We’ll start by going over what materials you need, how to use solvents and mediums, how to clean and organize your palette, and how to mix paint.
Then, beginners will go on to work on simple still lifes in black and white, gradually building up to still lifes in a limited palette of five or six colors. As they build their skills, they will learn to match values, mix colors, apply paint correctly, and handle edges in order to create beautiful and realistic paintings.
Those who already have painting experience will start with still lifes or plein air landscapes in limited palettes, working on simplifying the process in order to hone in on those areas in which they would like help, instruction, or encouragement. Development is student-led, meaning each student is free to discuss with the teacher which areas they would most like to work on and to develop a plan based on their own goals, experience, and interests.
Price: $155 per month, month-by-month enrollment. That way, you have the freedom to choose which subjects you want to study and to adapt your art class schedule to your vacation schedule!
Supplies: All supplies are included on the first day of class. We’ll go over what you need to get and make sure what supplies you already may have will be working for you and not against you. Afterwards, students are expected to buy their own supplies. You’ll get a 10% discount on anything you buy at Art Habit as long as you’re enrolled, so you can pick up what you need on site, or Sarah can give you recommendations about other places to find what you need.
Ready to sign up? Enroll here. A payment link will be sent after you send in your registration form. Questions? Contact us!
Supply list:
This supply list will give you an idea of what you will need in the class. Please do not buy any materials before the first class, as we will spend some time discussing what you need and where to get it. If you already have materials, please bring them along to the first class, and the instructor will check to see if they will be suitable for the purposes of the class.
Wooden palette or New Wave grey glass palette in a Masterson Sta-Wet box
Small jar or palette cup for medium
Glass jar or brush washer for brush cleaning
Artist quality oil paints in the following colors: Titanium white, yellow ochre, raw umber, ultramarine blue, Cadmium red medium, Mars or Ivory Black
Optional colors: Permanent alizarin crimson, Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium red light (or vermillion)
Linseed oil or Chelsea Classical Lean and Fat Medium
Two palette knives
Microfiber cloth
Gamsol solvent or Bristle Magic in large jar or brush cleaner
9×12 and 11×14 inch panels
Brushes:
A mix of filberts and brights in sizes 2-8
A few small, pointed rounds for detail work
(Preferred brands: Gamblin, Williamsburg, Michael Harding, Rublev. Gamblin will be the most affordable of these brands and is available at Art Habit. As an enrolled student, you will get a 10% discount on paint. Please choose the Gamblin artist quality oil paints, not the 1980 brand.)