Oil painting for absolute beginners
If you've always wanted to learn how to paint, this is your chance to give it a go.
About this workshop
Perhaps you were told you were no good at art as a school student, or you have never had the chance to learn to paint at all. This workshop for absolute beginners with 2023 Archibald Packing Room Prize winner Andrea Huelin will give you a place to start so that you can develop your own painting practice at home. From knowing what paints and brushes to get at the art shop (when you're ready), to ideas about what to paint, to shortcuts on doing a preliminary drawing (hint: you're allowed to cheat), you will learn Andrea's painting process from start to finish over three Fridays and one Saturday. Andrea will supply the materials in this course so that you can try before you buy. If you have the materials already, contact Andrea for a discount on the course. These workshops may also be suitable for you if you have painted before, but not for a long time, and you would like to start from the beginning. Is this course right for me? This workshop will suit beginners or people who would like a refresher on the basics and beyond. What to bring If you are bringing your own oil painting materials, here is a brief list of what you will need. Andrea will supply you with a more detailed list after booking. Oil paint colours – White, a cool and a warm of each primary colour, red and yellow ochre and a dark grey or black. Brushes – One good quality flat brush, about 1.5 cms across the bristles (around a size 8 or 10),, one smaller flat brush and one filbert. Oil painting medium – Odourless or low odour lean medium (at least 100ml). Painting surfaces – Two canvases or panels around A3 size ODOURLESS solvent for clean up and diluting paints Other things – A big palette, disposable gloves, apron, tissues, rags, glass jars.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations by Students: Cancellations made 3 or more weeks prior to a booked workshop date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 2 weeks prior to a booked workshop date will be refunded 50% of the full workshop cost Cancellations made within 1 week of a booked workshop date will not receive a refund If there is a wailting list, I can refund your workshop fee or keep your workshop fee in credit for up to 12 months so you can attend a future workshop. If the credit is not used within 12 months, it is forfeited. Cancellation by Andrea: I may cancel a workshop due to insufficient student numbers or unforeseen circumstances (eg illness). In this event, you will be offered a refund or the option to reschedule. Missed classes: There are no transfers, credit, refunds or make up sessions if you miss a class or if your personal circumstances change. Student substitutions for Workshops: If you have enrolled in a workshop that you cannot attend, you may transfer your enrolment to someone else. Please let us know prior.