Oil Painting for Beginners

Course overview

Have you always wanted to experiment with painting in oil, but you are not really sure where to startor you’ve had some experience but wish to expand your techniques?

The start to this 8-week course focuses on the basics of layering oil paint with a loose expressionist style directly onto the surface without an underlying drawing. We will be using photographs for reference, but the course focus will be primarily on understanding the beauty of oil paints and the extensive versatility they possess. 

The course will help build your confidence in further experimentation with oil painting.  

Come along and join in the fun with other art-minded people!

About the tutor
Jo Tunmer is a well-known professional Cambridge artist. She has been oil painting for 24 years, professionally since 2007. Her oil painting focus is on impressionistic landscapes. www.jotunmer.com

Who can attend
The course is open to complete beginners or those looking to refresh their skills. You must be over 18 years old.

What to wear
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, which you don’t mind getting paint on.

Materials provided

A basic range of materials will be provided for all participants to share.  During the course there will also be an optional opportunity to purchase, at a great price, additional painting supports. You can of course also bring your own oil painting materials to experiment with or get advice on.

We are also offering a starter’s kit as an add-on for this course at £25. The kit contains:

A set of 12 Seawhite paint tubes of 12ml
A set of 4 brushes
A palette
A palette knife
Small bottle of linseed oil
Small bottle of solvent
2 small canvases

Course dates

Thursday evenings, from 6.30pm to 9pm

• 03/10/2024
• 10/10/2024
• 17/10/2024
• 24/10/2024
• 31/10/2024 – HALF TERM BREAK
• 07/11/2024
• 07/11/2024
• 14/11/2024
• 21/11/2024
• 28/11/2024

Cost
£220 for 8-week course