Last Chance
The chilly, wet and windy days of January are indoor days. Put this time to good use and have a go at painting with oils this. This is a basic, clear and simple beginners’ oil painting course. You do not need a huge amount of complicated equipment, just a willingness to have a go. If you are new to oil painting, this is the course for you. This is the first step towards an engaging, thoughtful, enduring, life long pleasure.
Maybe it has been a while since you picked up a brush, or you need an oil painting reminder to boost your confidence. Whether you are a beginner, or a bit rusty, come and join in.
Join Kate Measham, experienced artist and teacher at Art Draw Paint, to learn the basics on this Beginners Oil Painting course.
Materials supplied…
- Tutor, Kate Measham
- Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th January, 2026
- Mottisfont Village Hall, nr Stockbridge, Hampshire
- 10.00am – 4.00pm
- £195/2 classes
- Materials supplied
- Tea, coffee and lots of parking
- Please bring your own lunch
What to Expect on Beginners Oil Painting Winter 2026
Day One
The introduction day will be basic mixing and tonal work, and you will learn about the equipment. This includes supports like canvas, board, or paper. You will explore paints, mediums, and solvents. Palettes, palette knives, and brushes will also be covered; discover what they are, different types, and how to use them.
The morning will start with charcoal drawing exercises. Next, you will approach the same exercises with paint.
The first day will be charcoal and introductory paint exercises.
Day Two
This busy day will involve painting a picture in tones and colour. You will cover mixing paint, plus an introduction to colour, painting your own colour wheels. This will involve a lot of mixing. The more you practise mixing, the more you will be able to create the colours you want to use.
Once you have had a go at this course, it is up to you to keep going. You will have the basic skills necessary to tackle all sorts of painting challenges. I will suggest things for you to do on your own at home, and courses for you to investigate.
You will need your own equipment for these two days. I will help you with this.
Materials
Materials will be supplied. Please bring an apron/overall, a bag for rubbish, a picnic lunch, and a sketchbook for notes.
Many students have started oil painting with Kate Measham at Art Draw Paint. This has enabled them to join other classes, such as, ‘Still Life, Colour and Composition‘, and . “On the Shoulders of Giants”. Once you have mastered the basics, you can take further classes. These are taught by tutors such as Sarah Spackman, Andrew James, James Bland, Sam Clayden, and Michael Weller.