Beginners Guide to Oil Painting

Tutor: Richard Kitson

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

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All Levels

Typically for a max of 10 people.

Full Day

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Explore the medium of master’s old and new in this exciting oil painting workshop. Aimed at those with little to no experience of using oil paints, you will be guided through various activities which will allow you to get to grips with the material qualities of oil paint and different painting techniques.

From reference to still life and landscape imagery the workshop will open up participants to the versatility of oil paint, revealing why it is such a popular medium. Through demonstrations and step by step guidance this is a great opportunity to start your oil painting journey. Your tutor Richard Kitson will also discuss what materials are best to get you started on what he hopes will be your new favourite painting medium.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to discover the exciting world of oil painting!

Please note there is a £10 material charge payable on the workshop day to include paints and canvas paper. Richard will also be bringing packs of his signature brush range, which participants can purchase on the day if they wish. Sets cost £25 each.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Please don't wear anything you don't want getting paint on, oil painting can get messy.

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