MATERIALS & PIGMENTS FOR OIL PAINTERS
Description
OIL PAINTING MATERIALS WITH KEZ HUGHES
Open to all skill levels, beginners to painters with an independent practice.
This class looks at the full spectrum of artists oil paint, brushes, mediums and surfaces. Learn how to select the right materials for your needs, what you should know about safe studio practice, and gain a fascinating insight into the origin and history of oil paint. Sample a range of pigments to unlock the possibilities of colour mixing, test-drive brushes from budget to high-end, and try out various mediums to help achieve the results you want in your work. Questions welcome!
In this workshop we cover:
- the full spectrum of artists oil paints & mediums, qualities, origin and manufacturing
- the history of colour use in painting
- safe studio practice: Oil painting mediums come in all consistencies and can be overwhelming, not to mention toxic to use in your studio
- sample various pigments to unlock the possibilities of colour mixing, including a range of colour-wheels to keep as reference
- experiment with brushes and surfaces: Which hair and shape is correct for each type of paint application? How can we look after our brushes properly and save money?
- substrates: We will consider the range of surfaces currently available for oil painting and instruct on how to make your own surface to best suit the type of mark you want to make
All materials, morning & afternoon tea supplied. Bring an apron, a notebook and all your painting materials questions!
What you will learn
- Understand the properties of different oil paints and colour mixing possibilities
- How to select the right medium and substrate for the work you want to make
- Choosing and caring for your brushes, and safe studio practice
What you will get
- Practical demonstrations and the opportunity to try a range of materials
- All materials
- Refreshments
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
- A pen and notebook
What to wear
Your own apron or painting shirt.
Appropriate for
Students already familiar with working in oils and curious beginners
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
Your Teacher
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.
Kez is passionate about oil painting, materials, and sharing her expansive knowledge to help painters make the best choices for their painting practice. Brace yourself for a few dad jokes, a ton of information and a fun day test-driving the vast range of oil painting materials available today!
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.