Course Content
Over the 10 weeks, this Introduction to Oil Painting Course will teach you all the basics to oil painting and equip you with the right knowledge to handle the medium confidently. Our experienced instructors will guide you through each step, from setting up your working surface and palette, to mixing colours and tones, and how to observe and paint from life. As part of the course, you will also learn about relevant painters and a brief history of painting.
By the end of the course, you will bring home two finished still life paintings in addition to the practice pieces done at the start of the course.
Who can join
This course is suitable for beginners or anyone with some experience in other mediums such as watercolour and acrylic.
Those with some experience in oil painting who are unsure if this course is suitable for them, please contact us to find out more. More experienced painters can also look out for our Intermediate Oil Painting course in the future.
Minimum age: 16
Class Size
Maximum class size: 6
Course Dates
Saturdays 10am - 12.15pm
The course will run for 10 consecutive weeks:
15, 22, 29 August
5, 12, 19, 26 September
3, 10, 17 October
Materials
Students are required to purchase a comprehensive Oil Painting Materials Bundle for this course. This bundle contains oil painting tools and paints which are hand-picked by our instructors (only available to students of this course at an exclusive rate) Please contact us if you have any queries.
Introduction to Oil Painting (10 Week Course)
Q: How is Oil painting different from Acrylic painting/Art jam?
It is very different from acrylic painting and requires more in-depth knowledge on the handling of paints, mediums and solvents. Because of this, few institutions are able to teach the medium in the right way. At ROKU Atelier, our instructors are highly skilled in oil painting, material knowledge and colour theory.
In addition, the drying times for oil painting is much longer than acrylic, and improper use of mediums may result in damage or cracking in the long run.
Q: What are your studio facilities like?
Our studio is one of the cleanest art studios you will find in Singapore. It is bright and well ventilated with sinks and bathroom facilities. It is located on a rooftop garden which our students love.
Q: Do I have to bring any materials for this course?
You do not have to bring any materials. All the necessary tools and materials are included in our Oil Painting Materials Bundle. We also have facilities for washing up in our studio. You can leave your materials in our studio after class.