UC Oil Painting: Beginning

Have you ever wanted to learn to paint with oils? This class is for you! We’ll cover the basics of design and composition, the all-important values (dark to light), how to create the illusion of light, and how color relationships and contrasts direct viewers through your painting. Learning to “see” using these concepts will change the way you perceive the world around you. Our main goal is to free you from fear of putting paint to surface and making mistakes, and teach you the joy and satisfaction of creating.

This class is taught in English.

We will NOT have class the week of Thanksgiving.

SUPPLY LIST:

I prefer the softer, more springy long flats, in sizes varying from #0 “Riggers” to #2–#10, then ½” to 1” or wider. My philosophy is to use a bigger brush than what you’re comfortable with. I also have the usual smattering of palette knives, and an assortment of old credit cards or spackle blades to move paint around.

My palette consists of Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Indian Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Blue, and Cold Grey. Anything else can be mixed from these.

Linen panels (like from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby) are inexpensive and work just fine. So do MDF and Masonite with gesso. I’m not that particular in terms of student practice surfaces. For really nice, finished and framed paintings, I do prefer gallery quality linen panels, like Raymar, Centurion, New Traditions, or Strada.

Gamsol is my go-to for solvent. Turpenoid is horrible stuff!

Masterson palettes (white with a blue lid) are like Tupperware–just great at preserving oil paint, with a little clove oil on a cotton makeup pad.

VIVA paper towels are the best–sooooo absorbent! Lots better than those blue shop towels…

Blue Nitrile or Latex gloves like what paramedics use are great for protecting your hands from osmoting paint and the various toxic metals it is made from.

LOCATION:

Highland Community Center 5378 W 10400 N Street, Highland, UT

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Günther Haidenthaller. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class!

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796