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🎨 Classical Oil Painting Course

Methods & Materials of the 16th–17th Century
5 x 3-hour sessions | £325

Step back in time and discover the secrets of the Old Masters in this hands-on course, designed to introduce you to traditional oil painting techniques used during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

This course is perfect for beginners or those with some experience who are curious about classical methods. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the historic process of building an oil painting—from preparing your canvas to applying luminous layers of colour.

🖌️ What You’ll Learn:

• How to prepare a traditional ground for your canvas

• The process of creating an underpainting to establish form and value

• How to mix dry pigments with oil to make your own paint

• Application of glazes and layers to achieve depth and richness in colour

• Insight into the tools, materials, and philosophy behind 16th/17th century techniques

🧰 What’s Included:

All specialist materials are provided, including:

• Pigments, oils, solvents, and mediums

• Glazing materials

• Charcoal and pencils

• Brushes and canvas

• Specialist tools and demonstration samples

What to Bring:

• Old clothes or apron

• Indoor shoes (if needed for the venue)

• Cotton buds & clean rags from home (optional but useful)

📍 Where & When:

Held in a relaxed studio environment in South Oxfordshire
Monday afternoons | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This course is the second half of the Foundation Course, but can be booked on its own if you already feel confident with basic drawing.

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Next Classical Oil Painting Methods and Materials Course dates

 

Tuesday 22nd April 9.30 - 12.30

 

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Private one to one classes, please contact the studio for more information.