Class Name: Oil Painting for Everyone!
Instructor ‘s Name: Sonsoles Shack
Instructor’s Email for Registration: misfelinas@gmail.com
Medium: Oil
Student Experience Level: Absolute beginner to advanced
Dates of Class Session: August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026
Time and Day of the Week: 1:30 to 4:30 Mondays
How Many Weeks in Class Session: 4
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Summer Fee Program allows the students to pay for only the classes they can take but they have to notify the teacher at registration which days they will attend and pay for those classes on the first day of the class they attend.
Class Fee is $25 per class attending and payable to the teacher on the first day of class.
Non-Members pay an additional $40 to QCFAPC or pay $25 to join the club for 2026.
Class Description:
Join me again for a fun and informative oil painting class, perfect for all levels—including absolute beginners! We will start from the beginning, discussing and comparing materials, and explaining in detail the most common techniques used in oil painting. We will focus on solid painting techniques while learning how to work safely and completely solvent-free! I will show you ways to make your painting more engaging, adding drama to your focal point, improve your composition, values, and color mixing, -and how to avoid mudding those pesky colors! Most importantly, you’ll learn how to truly see your subject like an artist.
The class includes step-by-step demonstrations of basic oil painting methods, which we’ll apply as we create a painting together. The subjects may include landscapes, still life, flowers, animals, people, etc… The format is flexible: you can choose to paint along with me, with a subject I provide, or bring your own reference photos and work more independently. I’ll circulate throughout the class, offering plenty of one-on-one guidance and support to everyone.
Supply List:
If you do not have supplies or want to try oil painting before buying your own supplies, I can provide them for an additional $15. This will include canvas, paint, disposable palette, paper, pencil, gloves, and paper towels. You can also borrow brushes and an apron during the class.
We will be using a limited palette (only 9 colors): a cool and warm version of each primary color, plus some convenience colors:
Vermillion or cadmium red medium
Alizarin crimson permanent
Cadmium yellow medium
Lemon yellow
Pthalo blue
Ultramarine blue
Burnt umber and/or burnt sienna
Titanium white
Ivory black
– canvas or canvas panels, small to medium size: 8”x 10”, 9”x 12” or 11”x 14” is ideal.
– Flats or filberts bristle or bristle synthetic blend brushes: one small (size 2 or 4), one medium (size 6) and one large (size 8 or 10).
palette knife.
– painting palette
– Paper towels or a rag
An apron to protect your designer clothes 😉
– Rubber gloves to protect your hands
– Small sketchbook for thumbnail sketches and pencil.
– Laptop, tablet, or printed photos to work from. Bring 8 – 10 images so you have lots of choices! – I will bring some as well!
