Oil Painting Course
Learn to work with oil paints with our painting short courses in Sydney!
In this comprehensive oil painting course, you will learn the techniques and benefits of working with the oil paint medium.
Suitable for both beginners and those with some painting experience, you will be guided through structured exercises to create paintings with beautiful texture and finish – even without any prior painting experience.
In this oil painting course, you will learn how to prepare your surface, outline your painting, mix, and layer different oils in your painting, and how to finish and glaze your painting.
We will begin with the examination of inspirational paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. You will be introduced to the historical techniques as used by artists during this period. Your first painting will be the reproduction of a section of a painting of your choice from this period.
The traditional painting techniques acquired during this study will then be used to create a second painting of your choice.
This course is designed to be ongoing, with students encouraged to re-enrol as many times as they like to continue their painting learning. Your teacher will structure each session to suit all levels of experience in the group.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this oil painting course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate correct brush and palette technique
- Mix colours using colour theory
- Create various formulations of oil paint
- Create a single-layered painting
- Create a multi-layered painting
Course content
What will be covered in this oil painting course?
- Tonal painting and underpainting
- Colour theory and colour mixing
- Paint formulation and handling
- Brush technique
- The application of grounds and priming's and the construction of an oil painting
Intended audience
Who is this oil painting course for?
This course is open to beginners and students with some painting experience.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
Option 1: Purchase a full materials kit at enrolment checkout. This will be supplied at your first class.
Option 2: Uncheck the materials kit at enrolment checkout and bring your own - consult our Oil Painting Materials List.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes and/or bring an apron
- Long hair must be tied back
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<p>Learn to work with oil paints with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>In this comprehensive oil
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Course testimonials:
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Elizabeth said: Elinor is a fantastic teacher, able to share her extensive knowledge and expertise in a friendly warm and fun manner. She gave us a broad overview and context for the materials and techniques we were learning about and then responded to each of us individually with great sensitivity and support. Members of the class were excited and inspired by what they produced and I will certainly sign up again as soon as possible.
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Larrisa said: Ellie was an an amazing teacher! She was very knowledgeable and so helpful. She made painting less intimidating and was great at breaking things down into fundamentals, which was awesome for a beginner like me. She was extremely attentive and very encouraging!
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Sasha said: Ellie is absolutely the best art teacher I’ve ever had. She provides the perfect balance of validation and smart advice that brought the best out of me. I went from having zero clue how oil paints worked to feeling confident in continuing at home. I only wish the class went on for more weeks! The cohort we had was so lovely and many of us are keeping in touch.