Discover Classes. Earn Rewards.

Introduction to Oil Painting is unfortunately unavailable

Thankfully we have 1 other Oil Painting Class for you to choose from. Check our top choice below or see all classes for more options.

The Night Watch: Painting with Oils

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Master the art of oil painting under the guidance of skilled instructors. Dive into the world of expressive brushstrokes and rich colors to create captivating artworks.

(83) All levels 16 and older
$395

9 sessions

Gift it!
See all Oil Painting classes Chicago

Introduction to Oil Painting

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $298
  • 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

Start Dates (0)

  • $298
  • Design Studio @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions
  • no class June 15 or July 6
    Design Studio, Regenstein Center
Showing 10 of 0

Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this oil painting class:

Open to all levels, this class will immerse you in the painting process from day one. Students will learn how to select, compose, and paint based on strong design, values, and colors. This wonderful medium allows for extended manipulation and nuances of interpretation.

Required Supplies:

Paints, 37 ml tubes
• Alizarin crimson
• Cadmium red light hue
• Cobalt blue
• Ultramarine blue
• Cadmium yellow light
• Yellow ochre
• Viridian green
• Olive green
• Cerulean blue
• Large tube of Titanium white

Brushes
• #'s 1, 2, 4, 6 in either "Flats" or "Filberts"
• #4 round brush
• 1" blade palette knife

Canvases, either canvas panels or stretched canvases
• One 6" x 8” and three or four others from the sizes of 8" x 10" , 9" x 12" , and 12" x 16"
**the smaller the work, the quicker we can solve painting problems.
(If you are experienced, please feel free to work larger)

Misc.
• Gamsol odorless mineral spirits
• 2 jars with lids
• Table top easel
• Paper palette (9" x 12")
• Paper towels and a bag for waste
• Sketch book (8" x 10" or smaller)
• Sm. Masters brush cleaner
• Kneaded eraser
• 4B and 4H pencil
• Masking tape

• Your own photo references to work from for starting points

 • Newspapers or something to use as a drop cloth

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 2 business days prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a 15% processing charge. A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file (to be used for future programs).

Refund requests submitted less than 48 hours prior to a program start date are non-transferable and are not eligible for a refund.

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. We cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations.

Registration fees for courses grouped and priced as a series will be considered one program and subject to all of the above guidelines. A refund request must be received prior to the start date of the series' first class session and will subsequently cancel your registration in every session of the series.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Chicago Botanic Garden (122)

Similar Classes

Benefits of Booking Through CourseHorse

  • Booking is safe. When you book with us your details are protected by a secure connection.
  • Lowest price guaranteed. Classes on CourseHorse are never marked up.
  • This class will earn you 2980 points. Points give you money off your next class!

Questions & Answers (0)

Get quick answers from CourseHorse and past students.

Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. In 2013, one million people visited the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on...

Read more about Chicago Botanic Garden

CourseHorse Approved

This school has been carefully vetted by CourseHorse and is a verified Chicago educator.

Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden

All classes at this location

The Design Studio is located in the Regenstein Center (a six-minute walk from the parking lot).

Google Map

Give This Course as a Gift Card

  • Thousands of classes
  • No expiration
  • Unique and memorable gifts for any occasion
  • Personalized
  • Explore a passion, gain a new skill, discover a new hobby, engage in a memorable experience
  • Instant delivery
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™

Buy a Gift Card

Book this Class as a Group Event

Booking this class for a group? Find great private group events

Or see all Art Group Events

Explore group events and team building activities ranging from cooking, art, escape rooms, trivia, and more.

CourseHorse Gift Cards

  • Creative & unique gift for any occasion
  • Thousands of classes & experiences
  • No expiration date
  • Instant e-delivery (or choose a date)
  • Add a personalized message
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™
Buy a Gift Card
gift card with the CourseHorse logo gift card with the CourseHorse logo
Loading...