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Beginning Oil Painting - In Person

Studio Arts Course
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Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
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Beginning Oil Painting - In Person

8 Session Evening Studio Arts Course

8 sessions from September 23 to November 18, 2026
Upcoming Session:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#1
September 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#2
September 30, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#3
October 7, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#4
October 14, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#5
October 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#6
October 28, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#7
November 4, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
#8
November 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Code: 1E0AQS
Location:
S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr SW
Metro: Smithsonian (Mall exit)
Registration Options
$285
Member
$310
Gen. Admission
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Materials for this program

By Shahin Talishkhan

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.
  • Class will not be held on November 11.

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.
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