Introduction to Oil Painting Course

Discover the magic of oil painting in this inspiring 10-week oil painting course in London.



10 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests       £399 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Step into the rich world of colour, texture, and light with this inspiring 10-week introduction to oil painting. Designed for beginners and improvers alike, this course offers a friendly, structured journey into one of the most expressive and rewarding mediums. Drawing on classical foundations of observation, tone, and composition, each session will gently guide you through the building blocks of painting – from preparing your surface and mixing harmonious colours to capturing light, depth, and atmosphere on canvas. You’ll discover timeless techniques used by the masters while learning how to bring your own fresh, modern energy to them.
Through a blend of short demonstrations, guided exercises, and personal exploration, you’ll learn to:
  • Set up your materials and workspace with confidence
  • Mix luminous colours using a limited palette
  • Understand tone and value to create form and depth
  • Experiment with brushwork, layering, and texture
  • Build your own visual language rooted in classical technique
With small class sizes and individual guidance, there’s plenty of space to explore at your own pace and ask questions along the way. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed the skills, insight, and confidence to continue your oil painting journey, with a strong foundation and the beginnings of your own portfolio.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
Free painting paper.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • 1–2 small jars with lids to hold your solvent, as this should be reused each week. If you want to dispose of your solvent, please speak to your tutor as these cannot be poured down the sink and must be disposed of correctly.
  • Please also bring an apron or old clothing to wear. Because oil paint takes longer to dry, the school’s aprons are reserved for acrylic paint only to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Oil paints: Titanium White, Lemon Yellow (cool), Yellow Ochre (warm), Alizarin Crimson (cool), Cadmium Red Medium (warm), Cerulean Blue (cool), Ultramarine Blue (warm), Raw Umber
  • Brushes: Mix of filbert brushes with long handles (synthetic is fine)
  • Palette knife
  • Palette: tear-away or wooden, at least A4 size, ideally a little bigger
  • Odour-free solvent
  • Plastic container with lid and a smaller container inside to keep paint fresh between weeks
  • Linseed oil
Session repeats

This class series runs over 10 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Archway

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

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We are an independent art studio in North London, offering a range of adult and children’s art classes for all levels. Our adult programme includes general Drawing and Painting courses (10 weeks) from beginners to advanced, Classical Drawing and Painting, Introduction to Oil Painting, Introduction to Acrylic, Contemporary Printmaking, Book Art, Watercolour Group, Art for Wellbeing, and our new Sip & Paint evening sessions.

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