Oil Painting Workshop: The Basics

Venue: Root Division Classroom

Instructor: Mariel Paat

Sessions: 1

Dates: Wednesday, May 13

Time: 6:30pm -9:30 pm

Tuition: $95

This one-session in-person class is an introductory course to oil painting, so no prior experience is needed. Students will work to explore the oil medium to understand their properties and application, and therefore to unleash their full range of possibilities. Students will explore color theory and layering, creating the groundwork and understanding to develop skills beyond this course. Materials will be provided by Root Division. Please note: This class will occur in person at Root Division, located at 1131 Mission Street in SF.

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Special Rates!

Register with a friend and get 10% off the class fee.
Register with 5 friends and one person can take the class FREE OF CHARGE!
Registrations must be made at the same time by the same person for the discount to apply. For inquiries and to take advantage of special rates, email: classes@rootdivision.org

Questions? Read our Classes FAQ


COVID UPDATE

In response to the current COVID-19 situation, and the CDC statement on May 11, 2023, masks are not required but encouraged at Root Division.

If you are feeling sick, please do not come into the space - feel free to reach out and we can discuss options for making up missed material.

We ask this as a show of community care and a move towards continued safety while gathering in-person.


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