This program will be on sale soon! We are still confirming the details Beginning Oil Painting - In Person 8 Session Weekend Studio Arts Course 8 sessions from January 17 to March 7, 2027 Upcoming Session: Sunday, January 17, 2027 - 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET List All session dates #1 January 17, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #2 January 24, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #3 January 31, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #4 February 7, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #5 February 14, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #6 February 21, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #7 February 28, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #8 March 7, 2027 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET Code: 1E0ATW Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center1100 Jefferson Dr SWMetro: Smithsonian (Mall exit) Registration Options $285 Member $320 Gen. Admission Materials for this program Supply List Resize text 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 Observation and Perception: Unlocking the Skill of Drawing 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 15, 2027. 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. View Common FAQs about our Studio Arts programs.
