Courses Overview

N’ATELIER Kingston art studio

53 Eden Street, Kingston
Fusion Arts Studio 9

Small group up to 4-5 students

OIL PAINTING STUDIO

Tuesdays 2:00 pm – 4.30 pm

7, 14, 21, 28 May 
18, 25 June
2, 9 July

The course fee is payable in advance. Payment can be made via PayPal or by bank transfer one week before the term starts.

This structured course is aimed at those who love to learn oil painting and improve their observational skills under the guidance of professional artist and experienced tutor..

The course is suitable also for those who do not have any previous experience and are willing to try something new and unique.

Mostly we will paint still life and landscape from references.

Painting materials

Oil colours

Titanium or Zinc White (200ml tube), Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Venetian Red or Oxide Transparent Red (W&N), Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Oxide of Chromium, Viridian, French Ultramarine, Winsor Blue, Raw Umber, Burned Umber.

Surfaces

Several artists’ canvases, canvas boards, the artist’s panels.

20×30,30×40, 40×50
Additionally it would be good to have an A4 oil pad.

Brushes

Hog filberts and flats from N2 to 16, N5-7 round acrylic brush for details.

Solvents

Sans odor or any low odour solvents, linseed oil. Please don’t bring turps or white spirit to the classroom.

2 jars with lid for washing your brashes during the class and the dipper

Palette

Rectangular or oval wooden or firm plastic palette no less than 35cm on the longer side.

Palette knife

  • Metal with the wooden handle are the best N50, 51
  • Kitchen towels, pieces of old cloths (t-shirts are good.washed, please) to clean the paint from the brushes
  • Old shirt or apron to protect clothing.
  • Drawing paper pad A4 or A3 size (for notes and some sketching), 2B pencils, eraser.

You might find these links useful:

http://www.cassart.co.uk
https://www.jacksonsart.com
https://www.pullingers.com

PRIVATE LESSONS

The lessons in oil painting, drawing or both would be tailored to the student’s needs. Please, get in touch for more details.

 

Chiswick Art School

This course is the perfect opportunity to get started in oil painting. It introduces a systematic approach, with exercises to build confidence and unleash the imagination. You will learn techniques relevant to all styles of painting and begin to develop your own style.

Check website for more information: https://www.chiswickartschool.co.uk/oilsintro-nz