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Introduction to Oil Painting: Beginner's Guide to Technique and Materials

  • Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue Everett, WA, 98201 United States (map)
Angeline Shrike <\/a><br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Schack Art Center, Painting &amp; Drawing Studio<\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">In this beginner-friendly oil painting class, you’ll learn the key techniques and fundamentals needed to work confidently and safely with oils. Guided by a classically trained artist, you’ll build a strong foundation in material handling, color mixing, brushwork, and composition.<\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to use oils effectively and have the skills to create balanced, well-executed paintings.<\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><u>Materials list to bring to class<\/u>:<\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><em>You’re welcome to order these supplies online, but if you have the time, it’s recommended to visit your local art store instead. This gives you a chance to explore the variety of materials available and compare items in person.. <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://artspotedmonds.com//">ArtSpot Edmonds<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://artistcraftsman.com//">Artist &amp; Craftsman Supply<\/em><\/a><em> are great places. <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.dickblick.com/stores/washington/seattle//">Blick <\/em><\/a><em>is also a good alternative.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009IN1TK?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_2Q5QPPK7PZCV5WB7P3F5&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_2Q5QPPK7PZCV5WB7P3F5&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_2Q5QPPK7PZCV5WB7P3F5&amp;th=1\%22>Oil Paint<\/a> (one 4oz tube or smaller of each color):<\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><em>*Be cautious not to get water soluble oil paint!<\/em><\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Ivory Black<\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Burnt Sienna <\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Titanium White<\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Raw Umber <\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Ultramarine Blue <\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q2RSS8Q?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A50YSSET4NJRCMPJ8H0Q&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A50YSSET4NJRCMPJ8H0Q&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A50YSSET4NJRCMPJ8H0Q\%22>A container to wash paints in<\/a> (any container that can double as a brush cleaning and solvent storage is good—a glass jar is ok too!)<\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SR4HNGT?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_MKEM909M2P4CQ4TFEZK5&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_MKEM909M2P4CQ4TFEZK5&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_MKEM909M2P4CQ4TFEZK5&amp;th=1\%22>A container for linseed oil<\/a> (a glass jar is ok too!)<\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TUAT84?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6VX2TA0NJADXNY8BWR2H&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6VX2TA0NJADXNY8BWR2H&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6VX2TA0NJADXNY8BWR2H&amp;th=1\%22>Canvas panels<\/a><\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q1RL9F6?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WJPR8AKKQC4ZWVC8VDZ0&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WJPR8AKKQC4ZWVC8VDZ0&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WJPR8AKKQC4ZWVC8VDZ0&amp;th=1\%22>Canvas paper<\/a><\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Paintbrushes (there are many options—you can always ask your local art store to help you put together a set that fits your budget, but you will want an assortment of sizes and styles of synthetic or mongoose brushes in filbert, flat, and round. This is an example of <a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0069FC7JM?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_C0EFJ15N5C68TKSB9EF3&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_C0EFJ15N5C68TKSB9EF3&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_C0EFJ15N5C68TKSB9EF3&amp;th=1\%22>a starter set,<\/a> but please feel free to shop around.<\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DMMTLC?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_F038EWRZV8A3SJ12CWFH&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_F038EWRZV8A3SJ12CWFH&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_F038EWRZV8A3SJ12CWFH\%22>Palette Paper<\/a><\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GL979I?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KT0P7J8EMHNJQNB80DMT&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KT0P7J8EMHNJQNB80DMT&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KT0P7J8EMHNJQNB80DMT\%22>Shop Towels<\/a><\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HF28QC?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HVZW6MHGG2F8HFJSEK97&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HVZW6MHGG2F8HFJSEK97&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HVZW6MHGG2F8HFJSEK97&amp;th=1\%22>Artist Tape<\/a><\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=https://www.schack.org/"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VSF57J?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_PQHJHYQP80385GF5HGE5&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_PQHJHYQP80385GF5HGE5&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_PQHJHYQP80385GF5HGE5\%22>Roll of disposable plastic bags<\/a><\/p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><em>If you have any questions regarding the materials list, please feel free to reach out to the class coordinator at rchernow@schack.org<\/em><\/p>","variants":[{"id":"9d580497-a7f3-48ed-bc13-95490b986af8","sku":"SQ0840578 Sundays, April 5 - May 10","price":{"currency":"USD","value":"225.00"},"unlimited":false,"qtyInStock":6,"soldOut":false,"scarce":true,"attributes":{}}],"firstInStockVariant":{"id":"9d580497-a7f3-48ed-bc13-95490b986af8","sku":"SQ0840578 Sundays, April 5 - May 10","price":{"currency":"USD","value":"225.00"},"unlimited":false,"qtyInStock":6,"soldOut":false,"scarce":true,"attributes":{}},"userDefinedVariantOptions":[],"productType":3,"additionalFieldsFormId":"62aeb7315217c90a5d33e885","additionalFieldsForm":{"id":"62aeb7315217c90a5d33e885","type":2,"name":"CLASS/WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INFO","fields":["{\"type\":\"checkbox\",\"id\":\"checkbox-yui_3_17_2_1_1655615782470_32911\",\"locked\":false,\"title\":\"I meet all the prerequisites for this course (see class description). 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Introduction to Oil Painting: Beginner's Guide to Technique and Materials
$225.00

Date: Sundays, April 5 - May 10, from 5 pm to 7 pm
Fee: $225/discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor:Angeline Shrike
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio

In this beginner-friendly oil painting class, you’ll learn the key techniques and fundamentals needed to work confidently and safely with oils. Guided by a classically trained artist, you’ll build a strong foundation in material handling, color mixing, brushwork, and composition.

By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to use oils effectively and have the skills to create balanced, well-executed paintings.

Materials list to bring to class:

You’re welcome to order these supplies online, but if you have the time, it’s recommended to visit your local art store instead. This gives you a chance to explore the variety of materials available and compare items in person.. ArtSpot Edmonds and Artist & Craftsman Supply are great places. Blick is also a good alternative.

Oil Paint (one 4oz tube or smaller of each color):

*Be cautious not to get water soluble oil paint!

Ivory Black

Burnt Sienna

Titanium White

Raw Umber

Ultramarine Blue

A container to wash paints in (any container that can double as a brush cleaning and solvent storage is good—a glass jar is ok too!)

A container for linseed oil (a glass jar is ok too!)

Canvas panels

Canvas paper

Paintbrushes (there are many options—you can always ask your local art store to help you put together a set that fits your budget, but you will want an assortment of sizes and styles of synthetic or mongoose brushes in filbert, flat, and round. This is an example of a starter set, but please feel free to shop around.

Palette Paper

Shop Towels

Artist Tape

Roll of disposable plastic bags

If you have any questions regarding the materials list, please feel free to reach out to the class coordinator at rchernow@schack.org

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