Oil Painting Workshop
Step into the creative and expressive world of oil painting in this practical one-day workshop in Sydney. Designed for beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills, this course introduces the fundamentals of oil painting, including how to handle oils, solvents, brushes and painting surfaces with confidence.
You will explore the medium through guided exercises and individual support, building confidence in the oil painting process while working from observation and studio-based still life subjects.
Course Content
- Warm-up drawing and perspective exercises before painting.
- Working from observation, including shapes, shadows, composition and still life.
- Colour mixing and matching, solvent selection and oil painting techniques.
Schedule & Pricing
- Friday 19 June 2026, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
- Venue: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039.
- Price: $199 including GST.
Additional Information
- Lunch can be purchased on Darling Street, approximately a 10-minute walk away, or you may bring your own lunch.
- A fridge and microwave are available at the venue.
- Please bring a cardboard box or suitable carrier to transport wet paintings home.
Details
You will learn
- Understand the basics of oil painting
- Apply different oil painting techniques
- Work confidently with oil paints and solvents
You will get
- A3 canvas paper and a stretched canvas for workshop use
- Access to oil paints, grey lead pencils and limited paint brushes
- Individual guidance in a supportive studio setting
Appropriate for
Beginners and those who want to refresh their skills and understanding of oil painting.
Preparation
What to bring
- Optional own art supplies such as A3 cartridge paper, canvases, brushes, pencil, palette and rags
- Optional printed source images, with two copies you can draw on
- A cardboard box or suitable carrier to transport wet paintings home
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required; wear old clothes and tie back long hair.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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