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Thursday: Oil Painting for Beginners (Adult)
09/24/2026 06:45 PM - 11/19/2026 08:30 PM ET

Category

Adult Classes + Workshops

Location

West Windsor Arts
952 Alexander Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Summary

Whether you are completely new to oil painting, returning to the medium from a long break, or looking for more guidance on how to continue your practice, this class is for you. All students will learn the fundamentals of oil painting including what supplies you really need, how to use those supplies, and the techniques that will make your art magical including underpainting, color mixing, and the use of value. We will start by creating master copy studies to learn more about value in black and white or sepia tones. Then, we will create still life paintings to learn about underpaintings and their importance to the practice of oil painting. Third, we will discuss the color wheel and color schemes including monochromatic and dichromatic color schemes. Finally, students will have the opportunity to apply everything that they have learned to a painting in the subject matter of their choosing. By the end of the class, all students will have created 4 paintings in total and leave with more knowledge and confidence as oil painters. Supplies Needed: 1 canvas board, 9 x 12 inches 2 canvases, 11 x 14 inches or 12 x 16 inches 1 canvas, size of choice (medium: 11 x 14 and 12 x 16, large: 16 x 24, 18 x 24, or 24 x 30) 1 container for paint and brushes, tacklebox or art box is recommended 1 large tube of Titanium white (200 ml) 1 tube of ivory black (37 ml) 1 tube of burnt umber (37 ml) 1 tube of raw umber (37 ml) 1 tube of burnt sienna or raw sienna (37 ml) 1 tube of alizarin crimson (37 ml) 1 tube of cadmium red (37 ml) 1 tube of cadmium yellow medium (37 ml) 1 tube of ultramarine blue or Prussian blue (37 ml) 1 tube of yellow ochre (37 ml) 1 tube of pthalo green (37 ml) 1 palette knife 1 set of brushes (4-6 in different sizes, prefer round but any brushes work) 1 empty glass jar or container that can be tightly closed 1 pack of disposable palette paper or 1 glass palette 1 container of Gamsol odorless mineral spirits (8 oz or 16 oz bottle) or Turpentine Apron or old t-shirt Rags or old t-shirts or old towels Optional: disposable masks, brush soap or dish soap, latex or other disposable gloves, paint scraper Recommended brands: Winsor and Newton Winton paints, Gamblin paints, Grumbacher paints Stores: DickBlick.com, Michael’s, Jerry’s Artarama Note: Oil painting supplies are rather expensive but they will last you a long time if properly stored. If you need any advice or more options to what is listed above, please email me at jtackes@gmail.com. Teaching Artist: Jessica Tackes Adults: Thursdays, 6:45pm-8:30pm: 8 sessions Sept 24 - Nov 19, No class Nov 5 and Nov 26 Makeup Class: Dec 10 Early Bird: $259 Member* | $285 Non-member Regular: $285 Member* | $314 Non-member * Membership required for this pricing
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Non-member (No Vacancy)
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  1. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:  Cancellations arising due to an Act of God may be credited to a similar future event. (Policies on late fees, refunds, withdrawals, and make-ups are subject to change without notice.)
    a] No refunds are issued unless a program is canceled by West Windsor Arts (WWA).
    b] WWA will not issue a refund if an attendee is asked to leave a session for a code of conduct that is deemed to be in violation of safety and responsibility considerations. 
    c] In case of medical withdrawals, a $25 administrative fee will be charged and applied to the prorated balance on account. A doctor's note is required for a medical withdrawal.
    d] If a program is not a good fit, WWA will make every effort to find an alternate option.  e] No refunds are issued if an additional make-up class is scheduled in the event of a class cancellation

     

  2. CHANGES: There will be a $20 administrative fee applied for any changes that occur past the first 2 weeks of the start of classes; changes include switching classes or adding a class already in progress. If you are able to add an additional class by registering online within the first 2 weeks of class then you do not have to pay the administration fee since your registration will be automated. The fee only applies to the need for additional manual administrative work to make a class change.

 

  1. CODE OF CONDUCT:  West Windsor Arts (WWA) will strive to create a warm, inviting, safe and fun environment for all attendees. Behavior that interferes with other attendees and staff is considered ‘disruptive behavior’. Disruptive behavior that is unacceptable includes, but is not limited to abusive, erratic behavior that hinders class activities or is in violation of safety and responsibility considerations. WWA reserves the right to determine how to address a situation involving a disruptive attendee including, but not limited to removing the attendee to a safe space for a private discussion with the attendee regarding the disruptive conduct; a warning to cease the disruptive behavior; exclusion from an activity; and/or dismissal from the program.
     

  2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY /HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT:
    West Windsor Arts (WWA) follows current health advisories issued by the CDC and cannot guarantee that you will not become exposed to or infected with any illness as a result of participating in a WWA program. You have independently evaluated the risks of being exposed to or infected with an illness or sickness and have decided to participate in a WWA program, with full knowledge and acceptance of the risk.
    You assume full responsibility and liability for the risk of bodily injury, illness, permanent disability and/or death that may result from exposure to or infection from illness during or after participating in a WWA program.
    In case of a communicable illness, you also assume full responsibility to stay at home until you have recovered.
    You, for yourself, your heirs, legal representatives and assigns, waive, release and discharge WWA, and its officials, employees, volunteers, attorneys and agents, from any and all liability for any and all claims, losses or damages result directly or indirectly from exposure to or infection from illness, during or after participating in a WWA program.

     

PHOTO AND RECORDING RELEASE: You are giving West Windsor Arts, its representatives and staff, permission to record, for safety and transparency, and take photographs of when a class is in session. Photographs may be used for educational or marketing purposes, in print or electronically. Call 609.716.1931 for more information.
* COMMUNICATIONS:  Attendees are encouraged to share concerns about a session directly with the Education Manager, via phone at 609-716-1931 or by email at education@westwindsorarts.org

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