A beginners guide to oil painting.
AU$395.00

BEGINNERS OIL PAINTING: LEVEL 1

Oil painting for complete beginners

Next Available: Fri, 19 Apr 10:00AM (AEST)
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3 hours x 4 Weeks
Over 1000 people have attended this class

Description

Beginners Level 1: Tutors

About your tutors:

Kez Hughes graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts and Music in 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons) Painting and has gone on to lecture at the Ian Potter Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation at Melbourne University and the Victorian College of Arts and Music. 

Judith Van Heeren is a professional artist who has been painting images from the natural world for the past 30 years. She exhibits in private and public galleries, and her work is held in many public and private collections nationally and internationally. Judith has been finalist in prizes including the Geelong contemporary art prize and Waterhouse natural history art prize, and is represented by Murray White Room.

Rachael Robb graduated form RMIT with a Bachelor of Fine Art in 1990 and recently returned to Australia (Feb 2020) after 28 years living and working in London. Rachel has had international exhibitions in the USA, England, Czech Republic, Australia, Sweden, France, and Switzerland.


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What you will learn

  • Introduction to oil painting: use of materials, understanding colour, tone and composition
  • Safe studio practice for working at home
  • Solid and fundamental foundations for oil painting

What you will get

  • Individual attention and support
  • Insight into the practical application of art materials and techniques
  • Step-by-step guidance by professional artists
  • Practical demonstrations
  • The opportunity to learn in a relaxing and supportive environment, with gourmet refreshments
Parking Info

Parking is ticketed in Brunswick St but there are some 2-4 hour spots in the surrounding streets. The No 11 tram comes down Brunswick St, get off at stop 15. All-day parking on Brunswick St is a flat fee of $12 on Sundays only.


What to bring

  • Your own materials and oil sketch paper (or hire a kit from us, all materials supplied). Materials list attached to booking confirmation and on our website, www.fitzroypainting.com

What to wear

Your own apron or purchase one from us at checkout

Appropriate for

Complete beginners.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to gift this course AND add on kit hire ($60) OR purchase a kit from us ($180) please add that to the total gift amount. 


Fitzroy Painting

4.9
(1200 Reviews)

About us: Established in 2009 and based in a Victorian heritage building overlooking bustling Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Painting is the original and best of private art classes in Fitzroy!  A working artists studio, the space provides a great environment to develop your painting and drawing skills with the expert support and guidance of highly qualified teachers and full-time professional artists.

Our 4 - week beginners courses in oil painting, drawing and watercolours are designed for the complete beginner, taking you through a series of exercises and building your skills week by week. Students may choose to continue to our Beginners Courses Level 2 and 3 in both painting and drawing..  Ongoing students are supported to help develop their own direction, with optional exercises offered to expand on skills and knowledge, and our Atelier students are assisted in taking it to the next level in professional practice.

Love the class? All students wishing to extend their course may purchase class-passes for ongoing students at a discounted rate. Some of our students have gone on to Higher Education courses and are now exhibiting professionally!

Evening classes include wine and refreshments, and morning classes include tea, coffee and cakes. Classes run for 3 hours and basic equipment is available for student use at the studio, including easels, palettes and drawing boards. We believe in safe studio-practice and provide low-toxic, low-odour materials for student use, as well as high-quality clean-up materials for brushes and hands. We also have storage facilities if you wish to keep your materials at the studio.

Each student works at their own pace and receives one-on-one attention, and all students are invited to exhibit in our annual end of year exhibition, a fun opportunity to show family and friends what you’ve been doing!

Visit our website for more info and pictures of student work. www.fitzroypainting.com

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4.9 (323 reviews)
Melrated it
16 Mar 2024
Excellent class, just what I needed to start feeling confident using oil paints. Can’t wait to learn more at the studio.
tiffanyrated it
04 Mar 2024
oil paint is a really fun medium, and I thought jumping into it with lot's of colour theory for the beginners course with Judith was so helpful. It's fed into my other artistic processes as well and I can't wait to incorporate what I've learnt into that.
Joannerated it
04 Mar 2024
Judith was terrific and very clear and helpful with our limited skills. 4 great sessions that made you want to do more!! Thank you Fitzroy Painting Team.
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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 14 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.
  • A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

Terms & Conditions

Fitzroy Painting is under no obligation to offer any ‘make-up’ classes, courses or workshops missed. 

Absences without notification will forfeit the full class/course fee and receive no credit. By proceeding with your booking you agree to these terms & conditions.

Should Fitzroy Painting be forced to cancel a class due to low enrolments, you will be notified as soon as possible prior to the scheduled class and will receive a refund, transfer or a credit voucher for a replacement class, course or workshop.

Collection of work and materials left at the studio: Please understand that our storage capacity is extremely limited.  Beginners work and painting kits will only be retained for one month after which they will be disposed of.  








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