Oil Painting Class

Allan Storer Art | Oil Painting Classes LondonAllan Storer MA, BA, Dip.Ed. is a contemporary British oil painter and educator with over 20 years’ experience, offering oil painting classes in London, including weekly Sunday classes and private studio tuition.Working between London and St Ives, his teaching is centred on helping students develop a clear and practical understanding of painting through a structured, process-led approach grounded in observation, material and surface. His sessions form part of a broader range of art classes in London, designed to support both beginners and developing painters.Oil Painting Classes in LondonAllan teaches oil painting classes in London at Cass Art in Kingston upon Thames, alongside private studio sessions.Classes include: Sunday oil painting classes : Beginner and intermediate painting classes : Private two-person studio tuition : All classes are designed to help students build confidence and develop real painting skills in friendly oil painting sessions.Approach to TeachingTeaching is practical, structured and focused on understanding how painting works.Students learn to: Build an oil painting from the ground up : Work with colour, tone and composition : Develop surface, texture and mark-making : Gain control and confidence using oil paintThe emphasis is on developing individual understanding and style rather than following fixed formulas.Materials & MethodTeaching is centred on traditional oil painting methods and an understanding of how oil paint behaves when building and resolving painting challengesWho These Classes Are ForThese London oil painting classes are focused on developing real painting skills in a calm, structured environment, offering a more considered alternative to typical workshop-style classes and are suitable for... Beginners seeking a structured introductionAdults returning to paintingStudents wanting to develop a more serious approachThose looking for small-group or private tuitionBook a ClassExplore the available oil painting classes in London, including Sunday sessions and private tuition, and begin developing your skills in a focused and supportive environment.About Allan StorerHe trained in Fine Art and Art Theory, completing a Master of Arts at Chelsea School of Art, alongside earlier study in Psychology and education. His academic background spans seven years across multiple institutions, shaping both his studio practice and his approach to teaching.Alongside his work as a painter, Allan has worked professionally with adults and young people in educational and therapeutic environments, applying art and its creative principles within structured learning contexts. His teaching places strong emphasis on observation, interaction and individual feedback.Experience & ExhibitionsAllan has exhibited with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and in galleries across London, Surrey, the Home Counties, Cornwall and Wales.His work is held in public and private collections in the UK and internationally, including the BBC National Collection of Paintings in Public Ownership. Paintings are also held in private collections, including those of royals, public figures and collectors, as well as in show homes within major developments.His work has been used for corporate logos, published in magazines and featured on recording labels.He is a member of the Federation of British Artists and the Hesketh Hubbard Drawing Society at the Mall Galleries, London. His specialist interest lies in 20th Century Modern Art and Surrealism.