OIL PAINTING AND SIP (5 PART SERIES) - (AGE 21+)
About this Event
OIL PAINTING: A FIVE-WEEK FOUNDATIONS COURSE
January 11 – February 8, 2027
Mondays | 6–9 PM | $180–$250 Sliding Scale
All Materials Included | In-Person + Online Instruction
Build a strong foundation in oil painting through this comprehensive five-week course designed for beginners and developing artists who want to establish a serious, independent painting practice.
Whether you're completely new to oil painting, returning to the medium after time away, or looking to strengthen your technical skills, this course provides structured instruction in the fundamental techniques, materials, and methods of traditional oil painting.
Over five three-hour sessions, students will work through the painting process from initial canvas preparation to completed works, developing an understanding of color, composition, layering, texture, and finishing techniques.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
• Preparing, priming, and working with canvas
• Understanding oil paints, mediums, solvents, and their properties
• Proper brush care, material handling, and studio safety
• Underpainting, value studies, and grisaille techniques
• Color theory, palette development, and color mixing
• Glazing and layering techniques to develop depth and luminosity
• Dry brushing, scumbling, and impasto techniques
• Observational painting and working from live models
• Finishing, varnishing, framing, and preserving completed paintings
IN-PERSON + ONLINE LEARNING
In addition to weekly in-person instruction, students will receive access to a dedicated online class space with supplementary lessons and educational resources.
The online curriculum is designed to support deeper learning beyond the studio, allowing students to review techniques, explore additional demonstrations, complete exercises, and reinforce their understanding of the material at their own pace.
Together, the in-person and online components provide a more comprehensive learning experience, with opportunities to continue practicing and developing skills between sessions.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Five three-hour, instructor-led studio sessions (15 hours total)
• Additional online lessons, demonstrations, and learning materials
• All oil paints, canvases, mediums, aprons, and studio equipment
• A personal set of long-handled natural-bristle oil painting brushes to take home
• Brush care and maintenance supplies
• Instruction from a working oil painter and teaching artist
• Opportunities to work from live models
• Five canvas paintings to take home
• Complimentary wine during in-person sessions for students 21+
COURSE SCHEDULE
Monday, January 11 – February 8, 2027
6:00–9:00 PM
Five consecutive Monday evenings:
• January 11
• January 18
• January 25
• February 1
• February 8
TUITION: $180–$250 SLIDING SCALE
Tuition covers the complete five-week course, including all in-person instruction, online coursework, studio materials, and a personal set of brushes.
Our sliding-scale pricing allows students to select a tuition amount within the range that best reflects their financial circumstances. All students receive the same instruction, materials, and access to educational resources, regardless of the amount paid.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students will have developed a practical understanding of the oil painting process, completed a series of original paintings, and gained experience with the essential techniques used in traditional oil painting.
The goal is to provide students with more than an introduction to the medium: you'll leave with the technical foundation, materials knowledge, and confidence to continue painting independently.
LOCATION
Asylum Collective
Seattle Underground · Pioneer Square, Seattle <3
Class sizes are limited to ensure students receive individual attention and guidance throughout the course.
Accessibility: Our historic underground studio is not currently wheelchair accessible. Please contact us with any questions about accessibility or accommodations.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 193.92 to USD 268.61
