Introduction to Oil Painting

Build your confidence in oil painting on this exciting introductory course for beginners. Tutor Laura Smith will introduce you to her favourite painting medium, highlighting the versatility of oil paint and the many ways it can be used and manipulated. Over the course of one week, the focus is on providing a strong foundation of skills and understanding. The aim is for you to leave feeling inspired by what you’ve learned and confident to continue exploring the methods and techniques of oil painting.

Students are required to bring their own materials and should refer to the materials list below before their course starts.

Tutor: Laura Smith (#SC10)

Key Information

  • Course Type: Holiday Course
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Days of Study: 03 - 07 August
  • Time: 10AM - 4PM
  • Fees: £450

Course Information

Introduction to Oil Painting

Please bring the materials below with you when you start the course:

  • Oil paints (artist’s range) 38ml tubes, in the following colours
    • Titanium white
    • Lemon yellow
    • Cadmium red
    • Ultramarine blue
  • Low odour thinners
  • 3 brushes hog bristle (sizes 1, 4, 8)
  • Large tear-off palette
  • Double dippers or two empty jam jars
  • Palette knife
  • Kitchen roll / old rags
  • Apron
  • Permanent marker

Optional materials:

  • Linseed oil

Paper and canvases can be bought from your tutor. For health reasons we do not allow the use of white spirit or turpentine at Heatherleys.