Introduction to Oil Painting Course

Develop your creative skills in this oil painting course in London.



6 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 3 guests       £690 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover the art of oil painting in these intimate studio sessions with an internationally exhibiting contemporary artist. In this oil painting course in London, you’ll learn essential techniques to help you develop your own contemporary oil painting practice.
With up to four students per course, you’ll enjoy an intimate environment and plenty of one-to-one guidance. The sessions are suitable for both complete beginners and those with some painting experience.
What to expect:
  • Prepare your own surfaces: Learn how to stretch and prime canvases and panels, giving you the skills to create professional painting surfaces from scratch.
  • Explore oil painting techniques: Work with oil paints, thinners and advanced mediums to experiment with a variety of painterly effects and textures.
  • Develop your own style: Discover application methods that align with your personal goals and begin to build unique colour palette preferences and painterly language. You will have the chance to work from your own images, or those provided if preferred.
  • Understand paintings: Learn how to read the surfaces of contemporary figurative and abstract oil paintings, to better understand the processes and techniques behind them. Ask questions about the professional artistic practice.
Unlock a host of new artistic skills and take away your finished artworks to display with pride.
What you'll get
  • Materials: All materials are provided, including brushes, paints, and surfaces.
  • You’ll take home a stretched canvas and a panel you’ve worked on and completed.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Aprons are provided, but wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Harlesden

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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My name is Sophie Milner and I am a London based painter whom has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions internationally. I bring with me a deep understanding of creative development, and over fifteen years of art world experience. My paintings have been featured in publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Dazed and Confused, and Aesthetica.
Alongside my career as an artist, I have ten years of teaching experience, and am passionate about helping people build the confidence and skill sets they need to develop their own painting practice. This is my first course offering insight into my own studio practice and the professional materials and techniques myself and my peers use.

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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