Introduction to Oil Painting Course

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This is a beginners course for those who want to know everything to get started painting their own masterpieces!

All materials are included and at the end of the course you will come away with two finished oil paintings.

Subjects covered range from simple areas such as cleaning brushes, to how to set out a palette and the complexities of colour mixing.

Winsor and Newton are very kindly providing the materials for the course, so not only will you be working with finest materials you will also pay a discounted rate.

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All materials and tools included for the duration of the course and complementary tea and coffee available


3.00 - 5.00pm


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 Upstairs of Bovilles Art Shop, 124 High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1PT

(Closest car park is the Pay and Display on West Street)

Classes have a maximum capacity of 7 students to ensure a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of tuition.


CALL OR EMAIL HARRIET TO BOOK A SPACE ON THE COURSE

TEL: 07533 589 199
EMAIL: [email protected]

Course Outline:

Day One:

-Transferring an image to canvas

-Surface preparation

-Getting the correct tonal values

-Basic techniques of paint application

-Using oil painting mediums


Day two:

-Continuation from day one


Day three:

-Start of second painting

-Colour theory

-Setting out a palette

-Underpainting and using coloured grounds


Day Four:         
                                                          
- Continuation from day three

-Troubleshooting



Minimum number of students is three. If required number is not reached, class will be pushed back. Students already signed up will be informed.

Course fees are to be paid in full on the first day of the course by cash or cheque (cheque made payable to Harriet Brittaine). There are no refunds for non-attendance.