Start to Unlock the Lifelong Pleasure of Oil Painting
This two day workshop is a clear and simple beginners’ oil painting course. You do not need a huge amount of complicated equipment (materials are provided), 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.
- Tutor, Kate Measham
- Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th October, 2026
- 10.00am – 4.00pm
- £210/2 classes
- Mottisfont Village Hall, nr Stockbridge, Hampshire
- Materials supplied
- Tea, coffee and lots of parking
- Please bring your own lunch
What to Expect on Beginners Oil Painting October 2026
Day One, learning to use the equipment
The introduction day will be basic mixing and tonal work. You will learn about the equipment, from supports like canvas, board, or paper, paints, palettes, palette knives, and brushes. Discover some of the different equipment, and how to use it.
The morning will start with charcoal drawing exercises. Next, you will approach the same exercises with paint.
In the afternoon you will paint your first still life using the tones you have mixed in the morning.
Day Two, all about the colour mixing
This busy day will involve a lot of mixing paint, learning how to achieve the colour you want. You will paint 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. The day will end with a still life using the colours you have mixed.
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.
Materials
Materials will be supplied.
Please bring an apron/overall, a bag for rubbish, a picnic lunch, and a sketchbook for notes.
Be part of the Art Draw Paint group of students, come and join in. You can view this as an investment in yourself, enjoy the process, and look for more.
Look out for “Oil Painting for Beginners, The Next Step, 2026”
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