Nathan Hassler: Introduction to Oil Painting

Mondays, 6-8 PM. November 18 - December 9 (4 One-Day Workshops)

Member Cost: $60/workshop (includes $10 material fee)

Non-Member Cost: $70/workshop (includes $10 material fee)

Book all four weeks and get 10% off!

Week 1: Fundamentals of Oil Painting

In this class we’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints and general rules. Learn the rules like a master so you can break them like an artist. After a review of materials, you’ll complete a quick oil sketch to familiarize yourself with the medium. Lecture: Understanding oil paints Review of materials Practice oil sketch Homework: Select your image either still life or landscape

Week 2: Canvas Preparation and Image Transfer

You’ll begin preparing your canvas while learning the importance of preparing your painting surface. After applying a thin oil paint wash to your prepared canvas you’ll either sketch or transfer your image onto the canvas using pencil finishing with a clear coat to seal image.

Week 3: Color mixing and Blocking Out

Proceeding a brief lecture and discussion on color theory you’ll begin preparing your pallet to block out the large shapes and values of your image. Starting with darkest colors you will begin the blocking stage.

Week 4: Wet-on-Wet Technique

After a brief lecture and discussion on painting mediums and painting wet on wet. You’ll begin to lay on the second layer developing your colors and tones. Many of these will be the final brushstrokes to your painting. Highlights and details can be added with wet paint on top of wet paint.

Adults 18+