Oil Painting Workshop: Colour Theory and Mixing

Learn to mix colours with confidence and intention—from bright, vibrant hues to earthy tones and rich browns.



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £40

Join this focused oil painting workshop in Bristol and learn to mix colours with confidence and intention – from bright, vibrant hues to earthy tones and rich browns. Through guided, practical exercises, you’ll deepen your understanding of how to control your palette.
This session is designed for just four participants, ensuring you'll have plenty of individual support from your teacher as you explore the medium. You'll work with two versions of each primary colour, a technique that gives you the tools to create a wide, expressive range of shades with purpose and control.
Everything you need to get hands-on is provided:
  • High-quality oil paints – Experiment with professional-grade pigments.
  • Guided exercises – Follow a structured path to understanding colour theory.
  • Refreshments – Enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits while you create.
You'll finish the class with a newfound mastery over your paints, ready to bring more life and accuracy to your future artworks. You'll head home with your completed mixing charts and the skills to navigate your palette with ease.
What you'll get
Each person will come home with a series of hand-painted colour studies in oils, accompanied by annotated notes designed to support and inform future painting practice. The colour theory is the same in all materials, so it does not matter if you paint in other materials.
Knowledge required
This is for all levels.
What to bring
Themselves and an apron!
Suitable for

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Location

Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8LS

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Martha Lamont
Martha Lamont

female Women-owned

I’ve been teaching for the past six years, working with people of all ages, and I truly love being part of a creative community. I started running classes from my studio in London three years ago, and have recently moved to Bristol where I’ve set up a new space in Bishopston.
What I care about most is supporting people to move through their barriers around making art. I know how vulnerable it can feel to create, especially if you’re not feeling confident, so I aim to offer a space that’s encouraging, open, and explorative. I teach a range of techniques to help everyone find their own creative voice, and with small groups of up to four students, there’s plenty of time for individual support and guidance.
Alongside teaching, I’m a contemporary emerging artist and have exhibited in galleries across the UK and in Spain. My practice spans sculpture, drawing, and painting, and I love sharing that breadth of knowledge with my students. I’ll always gently push you towards your full potential, while keeping a strong focus on the joy and playfulness of making.
I also co-host a podcast called The Healthy Artist, where we talk about building a positive, sustainable relationship with creativity in a world that often pulls us away from it. Alongside this, I mentor artists in developing their practice, rebuilding confidence, and reconnecting with the joy of creating, as well as hosting online painting clubs for both figurative and abstract artists.

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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