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Curious about oil painting but not sure where to begin? This welcoming, beginner-friendly class takes the mystery out of getting started with oil paint.
We’ll cover the basics of setting up your palette, choosing surfaces, understanding how much paint to use, cleaning your brushes, and deciding whether you need mediums. We’ll also talk about creating a simple, low-toxicity oil painting practice without relying on traditional solvents.
The class will focus on the fundamentals of handling oil paint and mixing color, with demonstrations and plenty of time for questions and hands-on practice. You’ll leave with a better understanding of your materials and the confidence to continue working with oil paint.
No previous painting experience is necessary.
October 1 | 5:30–8:30 PM
$75 - Bring Your Own Supplies
(Supply list below) Bringing your own supplies? Use promo code BYOSUPPLIES at checkout for the $75 registration price.
$90 - All Supplies Provided
SUPPLY LIST -Students choosing the “Bring Your Own Supplies” option should bring:
Oil Paint
“Gambin” or “Winsor & Newton” preferred (Gamblin 1980 is also great) but there are a number of other good brands available, bring what you have, with the exception of “Winton” brand, please do not bring Winton Oil Paint.
Titanium White
Hansa Yellow (or Cadmium Yellow Medium or Light)
Scarlett Lake (or Cadmium Red Light)
Ultramarine Blue (or French Ultramarine)
Yellow Ochre
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Umber
Brushes
4–6 long-handled brushes suitable for oil painting in a small assortment of sizes
A mixture of filberts, flats and/or rounds is ideal. For example: #2–4, #6, #8 and one larger brush.
Painting & Cleanup Supplies
Approximately 4 oz walnut oil
Small glass jar with a secure lid or lidded brush-cleaning tank
Viva Brand Paper towels (or blue “shop” paper towels)
Disposable palette paper (or a Masterson “Sta-wet” Seal palette with glass)
8×10 or 9×12 canvas panel, one for each class session
Optional
Apron
Disposable Gloves
Palette knife
Retractable glass scraper if using a glass palette
Portable plein air easel
The Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver
One tube of acrylic paint in any color for toning the canvas (no black)
Please do not bring mineral spirits, turpentine, or other solvents. Please email Highfieldfineart@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the workshop will receive a full refund. Due to advance material preparation and limited class sizes, cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled from the waitlist.