Students painting still life with oil paints in a studio workshop in Sydney
AU$189.00
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Oil Painting Workshop


Step into the creative and expressive world of oil painting in this hands-on one-day workshop in Sydney. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint with oils, this introductory class will give you the confidence and foundational skills to get started.

You’ll explore the unique qualities of oil paints, learn how to handle oils and solvents safely, and experiment with essential techniques. With individual guidance from your tutor, you’ll build confidence in your approach to composition, colour mixing, and brushwork while working from observation.

Students begin with warm-up drawing and perspective exercises before progressing to painting. Subject matter focuses primarily on still life set up in the studio, with the option to work from landscape photographs.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to oil paints, solvents and safe handling
  • Working from observation: shapes, shadows and composition
  • Colour mixing and matching techniques
  • Still life painting in the studio

Schedule & Pricing

  • One-day workshop: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
  • Course fee: $189

Additional Information

  • Please wear old clothes and closed-in shoes
  • Bring a box to transport wet paintings home
  • Lunch can be purchased nearby or bring your own (fridge and microwave available)

Details

5 hours

You will learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of oil painting
  • Apply essential techniques including colour mixing and composition
  • Confidently use oil paints and solvents

You will get

  • A3 canvas paper and one stretched canvas
  • Access to oil paints, pencils and shared brushes
  • Individual guidance from an experienced tutor

Appropriate for

Beginners and those wanting to refresh their oil painting skills.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Optional own canvases and bristle brushes
  • Flat palette and painting rags
  • Printed source images (two copies) if desired

What to wear

Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes.


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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