Oil Painting: Beginning and Intermediate (Ages 12+)

This class will approach the first step of the painting (the block in) by working from black and white reference. We will then choose our own colors to match the block in values. Emphasis will be on low chroma and high chroma finishes, with discussion and demonstration of each. Beginners and Intermediate painters welcomed! Subject matters will include still life, landscapes, seascapes, portrait, and figurative. Shelley will discuss and demonstrate different art concepts weekly. 

SUPPLY LIST:

1. 8 - 10 gessoed boards. You can buy masonite or canvas board. Stretched canvas will work, but it is often loose and bouncy. I prefer a more firm surface to paint on. 12 x16 is the recommended size.

2. Pint of gesso

3. Oil painting brushes: Each type of brush is numbered differently, so get a variety of large, medium, and small brushes in both hog bristle and sable style (soft) brushes:

Hog bristle brushes:

• Flats: #6, #4, #2
• Filberts: #6, #4, #2

Sables/Sabelette brushes:

• Flats: #8, #4, #1
• Rounds: #8 #2
• Filberts: #8, #4, #1

4. A double palette cup to hold solvent and painting medium gel

5. Odorless Turpenoid or Gamsol painting solvent (a quart) -Note: please no turpentine, the smell is too strong in our enclosed classroom

6. Liquin Bottle (2, 4, or 8 oz) OR one tube of *Solventless GEL by Gamblin (preferred)

7. Roll of blue shop towels (available at Costco or Home Depot)

8. Masterson Art Palette 12 x 16” ($20 at Blick in Sugarhouse or online Blick site) AND Palette paper (recommended: Richeson Gray Matters, 12x16 for $14)

9. Palette knife

10. Sketchbook and pencil

11. Apron or old shirt

12. Master’s brush cleaner soap in a small container

13. Small bottle of clove oil to drop on paint piles to keep them wet

14. Paint colors (the fun stuff!)

• Large tube of Titanium White
• Cadmium Yellow
• Yellow Ochre
• Raw Sienna
• Cadmium Red Light
• Alizarin Crimson
• Burnt Sienna
• Ultramarine Blue
• Cerulean Blue
• Viridian or Phthalo Green
• Sap Green
• Burnt Umber
• Ivory Black
• Any other color you would like to bring

LOCATION:

Highland Community Center

5378 W 10400 N St., Highland, UT

If using maps, search for "Highland Community Center."

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Shelley. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS WELCOME:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Drop-ins are $25 per class. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class. 

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.  

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs. 

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796