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Intro to Oils with John Anderson

Intermediate | 9am - 4pm | 3 Days

Starts Oct 21
362 Canadian dollars
Art School

limited spaces available.


Service Description

Introduction to Oils and Oil Painting with John David Anderson Colour theory, colour mixing, colour selection along with demonstrations and coaching and helpful critiques will round out our sessions. You will learn all the basic steps to handling oils cleanly and effectively. The basics of how to begin a piece, how to develop it and how to finish it. Brush handling, colour mixing and colour application along with composition will all be explored through a series of small paintings designed to build understanding and confidence in painting with Oils. Colour theory, colour mixing, colour selection along with demonstrations and coaching and helpful critiques will round out our sessions. Materials List: Colours, absolutely essential Ultramarine Blue Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson Cadmium Yellow Light Transparent Red Oxide or Transparent Earth Red or Burnt Sienna 9 x 12 Canvases, 2 per day. And 2 - 6 x 8 canvas boards Table easel or standup easel For Oil Painters, Winsor and Newton Liquin Light Gel - Liquid Original will do For Acrylic Painters, Matte Medium, not Matte Gel Brushes: a broad selection of Flats, not Brights. I will use a #10, #12, #8, $6, #4, #2 and a palette knife Sealable Mineral spirits brush washing container and Artist Grade Odourless Mineral Spirits Palette Paper Pad, 12 x 16 or bigger Rags or paper towel 1/4 inch painters edge masking tape


Upcoming Sessions


Location Details

  • Art School

    20 Albert St S, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada


Cancellation Policy

Adult course fees include 13% HST in the listed price. Children’s course fees are tax exempt. There are NO REFUNDS on classes cancelled by the student within the 14 days before the class begins. A cancellation fee of $25 applies to any class cancelled by the student more than 14 days before the class starting date. Classes may be cancelled at any time by Southampton Arts, without prior notice. Full refunds will be paid if the course is cancelled by the school for any reason. There will be no discounts, refunds, credits or transfers for classes not attended. Important Information about our Classes: Full payment must be made at time of registration. We cannot hold registrations without payment. The Southampton Art School is not liable for any injury or loss/damage to possessions. The Southampton Art School reserves the right to change a workshop’s location or replace an instructor with the same qualifications, in order for a class to run. Smoking is NOT allowed inside or within 3 meters (10 feet) of the buildings. Children’s Class Information: Students must be within the designated age group on the first day of the class. We are unable to accommodate children in diapers. If a child has a physical or learning disability please let us know at registration. Parents/guardians are not permitted to attend classes with their child. Kids Art classes include materials unless otherwise stated in the class description.


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