Open Studio Course- Intermediate oil painting

The open studio course is an oil painting course for those who have a foundation in oil

painting and would like to take it to the next stage.

In this course you will be supported to work on your own painting. Your project will be given

bespoke guidance depending on the individual needs of your work. Where appropriate you

will learn about working on different grounds or using different textures and mediums to get

what you need. Your ideas and composition will be supported by one on one guidance and in

group discussion. Feedback from peers is often the most generous way to expand our

knowledge by shared ideas both conceptually and practically. At Burnt Sienna we provide a

supportive environment that will help you to start your painting, figure out how to approach

your ideas and how to break open ideas of where to go next if you are stuck. Through

discussion and demonstration you will receive guidance on how to deal with a particular

problem or how to practise a technique you would like to master. With 6 sessions of focused

and supported painting time you will have a great opportunity to realise the painting that you

want to make.

When

Friday evening 6-9pm

What do I need to bring

You will need to bring any visual ideas relating to the painting you would like to make. This

may include sketchbooks or drawings, reference imagery from any source, inspiration from

other artists you like or find helpful.

Through discussion and play in the first sessions we will decide on the right surface and

scale for you to work on, once decided you will then need to bring this to the class.

1- Group discussion on how to approach your painting, playing with different surfaces

2- Do you know your colour palette and how to achieve it? Planning out your painting on

your surface

3- Getting started- underpainting if appropriate, first layers

4- Getting stuck in- mixing in a variety of textures and mediums where appropriate.

5- Pulling it together- building up layers where necessary

6- Final touches and group discussion- what was learnt and how to continue.

All sessions are supported with both tutor and group discussions.