Foundation in Oil Painting
A structured six-week introduction to oil painting for complete beginners and those returning to painting after a break.
Students will learn the essential principles of oil painting, including colour mixing, tonal values, composition, brushwork and how to develop a painting from its first stages towards completion.
The course includes practical demonstrations, individual guidance, all materials, and a one-to-one evaluation before and after the course.
Autumn Oil Painting Foundation Course 2026
- 6 weeks foundation course
A structured six-week introduction to oil painting for complete beginners and those returning to painting after a break.
Students will learn the essential principles of oil painting, including colour mixing, tonal values, composition, brushwork and how to develop a painting from its first stages towards completion.
The course includes practical demonstrations, individual guidance, all materials, and a one-to-one evaluation before and after the course.
-Up coming oil painting foundation courses
03.10 - 07.11 Saturdays 10:30-13:30 uhr
6 × 3 hour classes in Charlottenburg atelier
18 hours studio time
all materials included
2 × 1 on 1 tutorials
homework and certificate
Location: Kamminer Str. 9, 10589 Berlin
Fee: €650 Saturday mornings / €595 Thursday evenings
Solidarity price: €580 / €480
Payment plans available, just ask.
Tutor: Louise Lenz Emma Seach and Hannah Turner duffin
All oil-painting materials are provided. Please bring a sketchbook, drawing materials, and printed images or visual references showing what inspires you and what you may eventually like to paint.
painting class July 2026
Winter Oil Painting Foundation Course 2027
A structured six-week introduction to oil painting for complete beginners and those returning to painting after a break.
Students will learn the essential principles of oil painting, including colour mixing, tonal values, composition, brushwork and how to develop a painting from its first stages towards completion.
The course includes practical demonstrations, individual guidance, all materials, and a one-to-one evaluation before and after the course.
Dates: Saturday mornings, 10:00–13:00, for six weeks
9 January
16 January
23 January
30 January
No class on 6 February due to the Berlin winter school holiday
13 February
20 February
Location: Kamminer Str. 9, 10589 Berlin
Fee: €650
Solidarity price: €580
Tutor: Louise Lenz
All oil-painting materials are provided. Please bring a sketchbook, drawing materials, and printed images or visual references showing what inspires you and what you may eventually like to paint.
Louise Lenz working in the Burnt Sienna studio 2022
Intensive Oil Painting Foundation
This is the perfect option for our international students visiting Berlin who would like to immerse themselves in the arts.
Autumn intensive Oil Painting Course
Monday 12th until Friday 16 th October 10 - 5 pm each day
An intensive week of oil painting for beginners and returning painters. Through daily studio sessions, students learn underpainting, colour theory, composition, glazing techniques, and the development of a finished painting. Small group teaching ensures individual guidance and regular feedback throughout the programme.
Afternoons are dedicated to curated visits to Berlin's museums, galleries, and artist-led spaces, providing historical context, contemporary references, and direct engagement with painting in practice.
All materials included
Location
Kamminerstr. 9, 10589 Berlin
4 minutes from Mierendorffplatz U7
5/6 places remaining
Includes all materials, plus a 1:1 pre-course and post-course evaluation.
Not sure yet? You can first attend a one-time Introductory Studio Session deductible from the Foundation Course
Overview - Oil Painting Foundation course
Join a small group of 6 students in our cosy neukölln studio, led by Emma Seach (Royal Drawing School, London). The course fee includes all high-quality art materials, studio use, and refreshments.
Before the course starts, there’s a 30-minute prep meeting online or in person. You’ll get homework and everything needed to keep painting after the course ends.
You will create at least one canvas painting from scratch and at least 3 oil paintings on other surfaces, learning how to prepare your canvas, do underpainting, understand colour theory, and complete your work. You’ll also practice solving painting problems and join group critiques modelled on London art school styles.
Louise Lenz, with over 18 years of teaching and professional artist experience since 2007, leads the course.
Discover more about the course details and student feedback at Burnt Sienna Art School Berlin.
You will work directly with a practicing artist through one-on-one lessons, group critiques, and painting demos with five other students. This course helps you improve your art skills and personal style. Group feedback and discussions boost your confidence and ability to talk about your work, supported by printed exercises and information sheets.
