All levels welcome, from beginners to the more advanced
Gain an understanding of oil painting fundamentals: LINE, FORM, TONE, COLOUR, COMPOSITION and EDGES
Discover how to bridge the gap between drawing and painting
Learn all about the techniques and materials of oil painting
Subjects include portraits, human figure, still life, landscapes, skyscapes and more
*All materials are provided. For all enquiries please get in touch via the contact page or by phone 07796028921. Thank you!

Learn the fundamental elements of oil painting, and discover a range of techniques in these fun and relaxed workshops. Using reference photographs you will learn how to begin and develop an oil painting to a decent standard.

A single booking gets you 2 lessons that are 1 week apart, amounting to 5 hours in total. The first lesson will focus on the underpainting, taking care to achieve a solid structure and convincing tone. The second lesson is where you will bring your paintings to life with the final layer. You will learn how to match colours accurately, refine the shapes, introduce hard and soft edges, add details, and utilize techniques like glazing and scumbling. Throughout the 2 sessions there will be an open discussion, lots of handy tips, and you can ask as many questions as you like. They’re always welcome!

Oil painting is hard, but it's also very forgiving. The marks you initially make do not need to be the marks that stay. Through the continual application and removal of paint you will discover that you are in control and, with practice, can overcome many of the difficulties we are faced with. Learning how to see and what to look for when painting from observation is perhaps the most valuable lesson, and from there we can explore an endless range of possibilities.