Oil Painting:
Basics

Learn the essentials of oil painting in this hands-on course designed for beginners.
Main language is English
Nearest start date:
Thursday, 5 June
The course lasts for 4 weeks and consists of 4 lessons
90% practice and 10% theory

Course program

Explore fundamental techniques like color mixing, brushwork, and layering, while mastering the unique properties of oil paints. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this course provides a solid foundation in creating vibrant, textured artwork.

Lesson 1: The Basics
  • Introduction to fundamental oil painting techniques
  • Experimenting with brushwork and texture
  • Painting basic shapes: cylinder, ball, and cube
  • Apply foundational techniques to a simple still life
  • Develop a well-balanced colour palette
  • Learn to build depth from background to foreground
  • Observe and study the unique features of your pet—whether furry, feathery, or scaly
  • Focus on capturing personality, texture, and expressive eyes
  • Bring your beloved companion to life on canvas
Lesson 2: Still Life
Lesson 4: Painting Pets
Lesson 3: Landscape Painting
  • Use acquired skills to create a landscape scene
  • Explore perspective and focal points
  • Capture the essence of a natural view
Course Highlights:
  • In-Person Interaction: Join us at Art Space Studio for face-to-face instruction. Nina will be right there with you, providing personalized feedback and encouragement.

  • Hands-On Practice: Each lesson includes practical exercises. Get your hands dirty (with paint, of course!) and apply what you’ve learned immediately.

  • Creative Joy and Community: Our studio environment fosters creativity and camaraderie. You’ll connect with fellow artists and share the joy of painting.
No Prerequisites—Just Passion!
You don’t need any prerequisites to join this course—just a passion for art and a willingness to explore. Bring your enthusiasm, and let’s transform blank canvases into vibrant masterpieces!
What is included in the course:
Four 2h art sessions
All materials: canvas 30x30 / 30x40, canvas, acrylic paint, brushes etc
A printout of pictures that will be used for painting
A drink of your choice for every session
Time and Place:
ADDRESS
Art Space Studio (421 rue de Neudorf, LU-2220)
DATE
TIME
June 5, Thursday
18:30
June 12, Thursday
18:30
June 19, Thursday
18:30
June 26, Thursday
18:30
Price
200€
Cost per course
Possible to purchase individual sessions at €55 per session. Please get in touch!
The course teacher - Alvira Ferreira

Alvira Ferreira is a visual artist from Cape Town, South Africa who has relocated to Luxembourg. She works mostly in oil paint and collage. The concepts she explores are of human interactions and intervention in specific times and space. Her work speaks about how we live, how we could live and the unforeseen things in life. The pieces she makes ask how the ordinary and the extraordinary interact and show how there are no unimportant things in life. She loves working on collaborative art projects and enjoys spreading the creative spirit through teaching art classes.

Cancellation Policy
Please note in case of missed class the fee cannot be reimbursed. In case you need to cancel your participation in the course please note that we accept 10 days’ notice in order to reimburse 100% of the amount and we can reimburse only 50% after this date and 0% from the start of the course. Missed workshops cannot be recovered.
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