11 January 20

Paint with Oils for Beginners

Course suits: Those who have never painted and aspire to a high level of technique. Those who already paint but are self-taught and feel they have gaps in technical knowledge.
Venue
Lilac Cottage Studio
Date
Friday, January 31, 2020
10:00 AM
Address
Garden House Lane, Rickinghall Suffolk IP22 1EA
Location
East England
Organiser
Ecclestone Art with Rob Nelmes

Paint with Oils Beginners
Objectives: To learn the basic foundations for starting to paint from a technical aspect.

Level: Absolute Beginners or those wishing to explore Beginner Techniques

Materials needed: All materials included.

Course description.

  • During this workshop you will be introduced to oil painting techniques as well as the fundamental starting points to painting.
  • Learn the important technical aspects to beginning to paint with oils including preparing your surface, colour mixing, tonality, brush handling, layering and complete a simple composition.
  • Your tutor will teach you step-by-step how to prepare your painting surface, colour and tone experiments, palette preparation, colour coordination, use of mediums and thinners, and brushwork techniques.
  • Through practical demonstration, one to one support and exercises you will learn the basics that will give you the confidence to continue painting at home.
  • At the end of the day you will also have increased your knowledge of colour, tone and how to approach painting with oils. You will have completed a series of experiments and a simple still life study in oils.

Tutor: Rob Nelmes https://www.robnelmes.co.uk

All materials, refreshments and lunch included.