Oil painting techniques
Learn how to create paintings with vibrancy and clarity in this one-day workshop with Andrea Huelin.
About this workshop
In this workshop, you'll discover how the everyday object can become a work of art. No matter what your experience, Andrea will guide you through her process of composition, colour mixing and applying tonal values to create a lively and vibrant painting. The workshop is designed as a fun day of painting and learning about colour mixing with oils, keeping your paint looking fresh and clean on your canvas, and working with big brushes. You will learn about oil painting mediums, cleaning up properly, and other tips and tricks that will get you back on track with your oil painting, or help you to give it a try for the first time. In the workshop, you will produce one or two painting studies from reference material that Andrea will supply. This workshop will suit you if: * you have some experience with painting but you would like a refresher, * you are already an oil painter, but you'd like to see how Andrea does it, * you are used to acrylics or other paint, and you would like to learn about oil painting, * you would like to try a 'taster' of oil painting before committing to buying all the gear! What to expect: A small class of 12 or fewer people so that you receive good instruction and feedback from Andrea, and so that you have room to set up your gear without feeling crowded. The workshop will be held in the 'Stumpy's Bunches' florist shop studio just inside the entrance to the Cotton Mills. There is paid parking on Parker Street. The studio is at ground level, and it is accessible for people in wheelchairs or people who have mobility issues. There is a cafe a few steps away from the studio (open weekdays and Saturday mornings only), and you are also welcome to bring your own lunch. A fridge, kettle and microwave are available. 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.