Lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experimentation introduce the medium of oil paint. Work from museum masterpieces, still-life arrangements, or your favorite photos to explore techniques that include color-mixing, scumbling, and glazing as you gain the technical background and experience needed to get started as a painter.

Guidelines for handling toxic chemicals and their waste products are stressed. Participants should have basic drawing skills for this class. The Drawing on the Right Side of Your Brain class is recommended as a good foundation for drawing skills.

Special Program Information

• The instructor is Shahin Talishkhan.
• This program includes 8 sessions, 3 hours each.
• NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, January 16, 2026.

General Information

• This studio arts program is in person and will not be recorded.
• Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.
• Please note our Health and Safety guidance for this in-person program.
• View Common FAQs about our Studio Arts programs.