Course Information

Beginners Oil Painting

Price: $125.00


Summary

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 


Requirements

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 


Course Fees

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

Section Details

Date and Time

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
When Building Room
Wed Mar 04, 2026 From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 012 116
Wed Mar 11, 2026 From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 012 116
Wed Mar 18, 2026 From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 012 116
Wed Mar 25, 2026 From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 012 116
Wed Apr 01, 2026 From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 012 116
 

Location

This course meets at the following location:

800 College Court , New Bern NC 28562