How to Paint Classes - Improvers

About this course

This improvers course uses demonstrations and guided painting activities to extend learners’ understanding of oil painting. Using water-mixable oil paints, participants work from a blank canvas towards a series of paintings while examining and comparing techniques associated with different artists. Teaching covers colour theory, the qualities of oil paint, palette setup, colour mixing and brush handling. Learners also practise wet-on-wet blending and consider how to represent light and shade. The course combines tutor demonstrations with opportunities to apply techniques in their own work.

What you'll learn

• Explain basic colour theory
• Set out a palette and mix oil colours correctly
• Apply effective brush techniques
• Blend wet-on-wet paint on canvas
• Capture light and shade in paintings
• Identify and compare techniques used by different artists

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners who have already tried painting and want to extend or refresh their technique. The Improver level indicates a step beyond introductory study, while the teaching format combines practical demonstrations with painting activities.

• Not intended for absolute beginners
• Suitable as a refresher for learners returning to painting

Before you go

• Water-mixable oil paints are used on the course.
• Paper, brushes and other art supplies are provided.