Beginners Oil Painting

In this 5-week introductory landscape painting class, students will explore the fundamentals of working with oils while learning to capture the beauty of the natural world. The course will emphasize developing strong concepts, value structures, and compositions. Students will also experiment with color mixing to bring harmony and vibrancy to their work. Some experience working with oil or acrylic paint is suggested. 

Bring to class:

- Pencil and small sketch pad

- Hog bristle brushes - "Flats" in sizes 6, 8, and 10

- Synthetic brushes - "flats" in size 6 and 8

- Palette knife for mixing paints

- Oil paints (Winsor & Newton or Gamblin are great) - alizarin crimson, cadmium red, cadmium yellow light, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, viridian, transparent red oxide, titanium white

- Canvas or linen boards (instructor uses oil-primed linen boards by Centurion) - 6x8", 8x10", 9x12" (2)

- Palette for mixing paint - either a tabletop or disposable pad is fine

- Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits)

- A glass jar for gamsol (an empty jam jar works well)

- Roll of paper towels 

Optional: Wet panel carriers or an empty pizza box to transport paintings, apron, Baby wipes 

Bring to class:

- Pencil and small sketch pad

- Hog bristle brushes - "Flats" in sizes 6, 8, and 10

- Synthetic brushes - "flats" in size 6 and 8

- Palette knife for mixing paints

- Oil paints (Winsor & Newton or Gamblin are great) - alizarin crimson, cadmium red, cadmium yellow light, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, viridian, transparent red oxide, titanium white

- Canvas or linen boards (instructor uses oil-primed linen boards by Centurion) - 6x8", 8x10", 9x12" (2)

- Palette for mixing paint - either a tabletop or disposable pad is fine

- Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits)

- A glass jar for gamsol (an empty jam jar works well)

- Roll of paper towels 

Optional: Wet panel carriers or an empty pizza box to transport paintings, apron, Baby wipes 

Price: $125.00 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)

Date: Mar 04, 2026

Time: From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Building: Orringer Hall ( 012 )

Room: 116

Number of seats available: 0

Section: 80356

All Meetings:

* Meetings may be subject to change

This course meets at the following location:

800 College Court , New Bern NC 28562