Learn to Paint in Oil - 1 Day Course with artist Stephen Whalley - Saturday 31st January 2026

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

378A Belmont Road, BT4 2NF | Belfast, NI

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Oil Painting Retreat Day with Stephen Whalley – 31st January 2026
An immersive day of creativity, learning and inspiration in East Belfast
Time: 11am to 4pm
Join contemporary landscape artist Stephen Whalley for an exclusive one-day oil painting retreat at his beautiful studio in Lismachan, East Belfast. This special event on Saturday 31st January 2026 is designed for adults who want to explore the timeless medium of oil paint in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
Throughout the day, Stephen will share the tips, tricks, and techniques he uses to create his iconic abstract landscapes from choosing the right surfaces and preparing your canvas, to working with colour, texture, and tools to bring a scene to life.
You’ll spend the day learning how to:
Understand and work confidently with oil paints
Prepare surfaces for successful results
Explore Stephen’s unique techniques with knives, brushes, and alternative tools
Develop your own painting style through guided practice
Create a finished oil painting to take home, infused with your newly learned skills
Adding to the experience, you’ll also get an insight into framing your artwork from the onsite framing studio, discovering how to choose the perfect frame to complement your painting.
This retreat is not just about technique, it’s about stepping into the creative process, guided by a passionate and intuitive artist whose landscapes capture the drama and beauty of Northern Ireland and beyond.
With tea, coffee, and refreshments served throughout the day, this promises to be a fun, relaxing, and enriching experience for beginners and improvers alike.
✨ Spaces are limited – book your place now and enjoy a full day of creativity with Stephen Whalley in his East Belfast studio.
GIFT VOUCHERS can be purchased & posted for this item please contact us to do so!
Course Level
Beginner
Materials
Some materials are provided but feel free to bring some canvasses and you own oil paint if you wish.
Payment details
To book and secure a place please pay online
For more info please call – 07730598616
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to make the class for any reason please let us know.
Sorry, unfortunately we are unable to give refunds, credit only via gift code which you can use to book another class online or purchase anything on the website.
Studio Address:
Whalley Fine Art - Lismachan Courtyard, 378a Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2NF
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378A Belmont Road, BT4 2NF, 305 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2NE, United Kingdom

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