This is a 3 hour introduction to Oil Paints for Beginners. We will be working on a guided painting of a landscape. Materials will be provided.  The age requirement for this class is 12-15 years old.

• $90 for 3 hours and basic materials will be provided for beginner guided landscape painting with limited palette.
• If choosing this option, you do not need to bring any materials unless you want to or have some and would like to know more about what you have.

This is also an independent open studio time for more advanced students.  Open studio is independently guided oil painting time with instructor critiques.  You will be required to bring all your own materials.

• $75 for 3 hours independent open studio.
• If choosing this option, please bring all your materials including a canvas, paints, brushes, solvents and dry box.

Materials List for Oil Painting – Not Required for this Class
(This list is required to paint at home – PARENTS READ THIS PDF)

• Pre-primed canvas or panels.  You can also purchase canvas pads. 
• Vellum is required for beginning assignments – Paper will not work! Oils will destroy paper by leaching into it and rotting it away.
• Blue painters tape.
• Paper towels – blue shop paper towels are a good choice.
• Brushes – see list below for details and choices.
• Paint – see list below for details and choices.
• Pallet knife – for mixing paint, this is an essential tool. There are many types and styles so pick one that suits your style.
• Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits. For all beginning students I do not recommend turpenoid and never use turpentine!
• Silicoil brush cleaner – fill it about half an inch above the coils with Gamsol.
• 24 oz glass jar – Gamsol storage jar. Dirty Gamsol settles in this jar keeping your solvent reusable for months.
• Nitrile gloves.
• A well ventilated room where you can paint that is NOT your bedroom.
• Easel with a drop cloth under it.
• Paint palette acrylic plastic, encased glass or wood.
• Charcoal pencil, 2B soft, for transferring drawings to canvas or panel
• Wet Panel & Canvas Carrier
• 1 piece of 160-200 grit sandpaper to remove dried beads of paint before the next layer.
• Silicone sponge.
• Small clamps to hold paintings to easel.
• Drawing Board(s). These are good for drawings and for most beginning paintings we’ll be creating. Multiples will allow for multiple projects. The ideal size is 16 x 24 inches and ⅛ or ¼ inch thick. This can be made of plywood and purchased at a hardware store (like Ace or Home Depot).