Introduction to Oil Painting - Summer Course

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting through a focused 4-week summer course.



4 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests       £140 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

This 4-week introduction to oil painting focuses on the essential techniques needed to work confidently with the medium.
Through guided exercises and demonstrations, you’ll learn how to set up your materials, mix colour, control tone, and build depth on canvas. The course emphasises clarity, structure, and practical skill development in a shorter format.
You’ll learn to:
  • Set up your materials and workspace correctly
  • Mix clean, harmonious colours
  • Understand tone and value to create form
  • Explore brushwork, layering, and texture
  • Build confidence working with oil paint
Each session combines demonstrations with hands-on practice and individual feedback, allowing steady progress across the four weeks.
What you'll get
All materials included.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just bring yourself and your creativity!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

502 Hornsey Road, London

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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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