Introduction to Oil Painting - Summer Course

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.