Best Art Classes near Rosemead, CA

Introduction to Oil Painting is an art workshop series at the The Artist Lab LA. Velvet uses demonstrations and individual help to teach attendees the basic oil painting techniques and facts. Students learn about washes, glazing, dry-brush, wet-on-dry and wet-in-wet painting, how to use oil paint in different ways, color mixing and composition, how to use a full value range to turn a painting from bland to dramatic, values and their role in painting. The intro class is $60 per session 2-hour session, $240 total per 4 week workshop (includes the cost of materials) and is designed for artists of all levels that want to improve their skills. Students work at their own pace on a variety of pieces. The class consists of four, two-hour classes with each class focusing on a different skill building technique. Techniques are taught through the use of still life, floral, seascape and landscape setups. Please note that all classes must be reserved in advance and are subject to availability.