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Beginning Oil Painting - In Person

8 Session Evening Studio Arts Course

8 sessions from Wednesday, October 11, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Upcoming Session:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET
Code: 1V00YK
Location:
S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr SW
Metro: Smithsonian (Mall exit)
Select your Tickets
$265
Member
$295
Non-Member
Materials for this program

Lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experimentation introduce the medium of oils. Working from museum masterpieces, still-life arrangements, or your favorite photos, explore basic painting techniques, including color-mixing, scumbling, and glazing to gain the technical background and experience you need to get started as a painter.

Experience in drawing is helpful but not necessary. Guidelines for handling toxic chemicals and their waste products are stressed.

Special Program Information

  • The instructor is Shahin Talishkhan.
  • This program includes 8 sessions, 3 hours each.
  • Class will not be held on November 22.

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.