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Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners

Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of oil painting. Unleash your creativity and learn the fundamental techniques of oil painting at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Discover the magic of this sumptuous medium and unleash your artistic potential in a supportive and inspiring environment.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $295$355
  • 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this oil painting class:

Explore the sumptuous, magical medium of oil.

Learn the basics of how to work with oil paint, mix colors, set up a palette and paint what you see. Work from the still life and the figure, and paint in a supportive environment.

One semester of Drawing is highly recommended.

Supply List

Please Note: There are general items needed for all classes as well as some items that may vary according to your teacher. Please review this list and purchase all supplies before the fist day of class unless otherwise specified.

Supplies for ALL Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners classes:

  • 5 -7 bore bristle or synthetic brushes - a combination of bristle and synthetic brushes is recommended, but students should feel free to buy one or the other, as their tastes see fit. (Do not purchase nylon brushes or brushes designated for acrylic paint.)
    • Select a range of sizes, small and large (from #2 to #10) for: Flats, Rounds & Filberts.
    • Recommended selection to start: Rounds: #2, #8, #10; Filberts: #6; Flats: #10
  • 1 metal palette knife (approximately the length of your thumb or longer)
  • 1 small size jar of cold-pressed linseed oil (not needed for the 1st class with M. Day)
  • 1 drawing pencil (HB)
  • 1 eraser (Kneaded)
  • 1 roll of blue painter’s tape
  • 1 box of latex gloves
  • 1 small glass or metal jar with lid
  • 1 bar of Ivory soap
  • Cotton rags or Bounty paper towels
  • Apron or overshirt to protect your clothes
  • 9x12” or 12x16” disposable palette pad

Additional supplies listed, per instructor, only purchase the additional items listed for your instructor.

Zach Seeger:

  • 4 pre-stretched canvases sized 16”x 20” or 18” x 24”
  • 16 oz mineral oil
  • 500 ml container gamsol (if painting in a studio, well-ventilated space)
  • Disposable palette pad
  • Artist grade oil paints
    • Accepted brands include:
      • Windsor-Newton
      • Gamblin
      • Holbein
      • Grumbacher
      • Old Holland
      • Sennelier
      • Williamsburg
        • Please avoid Blick, Utrecht and Winton brands. Avoid hues.
    • 1 small tube (1.25 oz) of the following colors unless otherwise specified: 
      • Cadmium Red Light
      • Permanent Green light
      • Alizarin Crimson
      • Cadmium Lemon
      • Cobalt Blue
      • Titanium White (large tube, 5 oz)
      • Ultramarine Blue
      • Additional colors are encouraged/discussed in class, but not required.

Marguerite Day:

  • 12 x 16” primed, stretched canvas (staples on the back)
  • 16 x 20” primed, stretched canvas (staples on the back)
  • Artist grade oil paints
    • Suggested brands:
      • Windsor-Newton
      • Gamblin
      • Grumbacher
      • Sennelier
      • Blick
      • Utrecht
    • 1 small tube (37ml – 40 ml) of the following colors unless otherwise specified: 
      • Cadmium Red
      • Burnt Umber
      • Alizarin Crimson
      • Cadmium Yellow
      • Cobalt Blue
      • Titanium White (large tube)
      • Ultramarine Blue
      • Lemon Yellow

Paul Metrinko:

  • 2 canvases - one 12” x 16” and one 16” x 20” or 18” x 24”
  • Arches Oil Paper pad size 12 x 16 or larger
  • Artist grade oil paints
    • Accepted brands include:
      • Windsor-Newton
      • Gamblin
      • Holbein
      • Grumbacher
      • Old Holland
      • Sennelier
      • Williamsburg
        • Please avoid Blick, Utrecht and Winton brands.
    • Small tube of the following colors unless otherwise specified:
      • Alizarin Crimson
      • Cadmium Red medium
      • Cadmium Yellow light
      • Cadmium Yellow med
      • Cerulean
      • Ultramarine Blue
      • Titanium White (big tube)

James Sheehan:

  • 2 canvases - one 12” x 16” and one 16” x 20” or 18” x 24”.
  • Canvas paper pad, 12” x 16” can be used for oils as well as canvas boards which come in various sizes.
  • Artist grade oil paints
    • Preferred brands are by:
      • Winsor-Newton
      • Old Holland
      • Sennelier
      • Williamsburg
      • Gamblin
      • Cheaper brands may require using more paint, if students purchase, we can discuss how best to use.
    • Small tube of the following colors unless otherwise specified:
      • Alizarin Crimson
      • Ultramarine Blue
      • Cadmium Yellow Med
      • Cadmium Yellow light
      • Cadmium Red medium
      • Cerulean
      • Titanium White (big tube)
      • Optional colors:
        • Quinachrodone Magenta
        • Phtalo Blue
    • Forbidden colors (we’ll mix our own, I’ll show you how – and why.):
      • Sap Greens
      • Burnt Umbers
      • Ochres
      • Blacks

Tim Brawner:

  • 2 canvases - one 12” x 16” and one 16” x 20” or 18” x 24”.
  • Arches Oil Paper pad size 12 x 16 or larger
  • Artist grade oil paints
    • Accepted brands include:
      • Windsor-Newton
      • Gamblin
      • Holbein
      • Grumbacher
      • Old Holland
      • Sennelier
      • Williamsburg
        • Please avoid Blick, Utrecht and Winton brands.
    • Small tube of the following colors unless otherwise specified:
      • Alizarin Crimson
      • Ultramarine Blue
      • Cadmium Red medium
      • Cadmium Yellow light
      • Cadmium Yellow med
      • Cerulean
      • Burnt Sienna
      • Burnt Umber
      • Raw Umber
      • Titanium White (big tube)

Additional Notes:

  • In order to maintain healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious studios the following materials ARE NOT PERMITTED in the 92Y Art Center:
    • Lavender Oil
    • Odorless Mineral Spirits
    • Turpentine
    • Liquin
    • Neo-Meglip
    • Galkyd
    • Any other petroleum based medium
    • Varnish or Retouch Varnish
    • Any other solvent beside Gamsol.
  • Gamsol will be provided by the Art Center for in-person classes (the cost is included in the cost of the class).
School Notes:

Online programs:
An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.

Refund Policy

In the event that some or all of the meetings of the program cannot happen in person, programs will be held at the scheduled time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform. The programs will continue through hands-on, at-home activities, lectures, presentations, and/or group discussions. No refunds will be issued should any portion of a course be held virtually.

We are not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing refunds for programs missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.

There are no refunds for outings, classes or workshops that meet fewer than three times per semester.

If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] prior to the first date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.

Unless otherwise noted in program description, the following schedule applies to programs which meet three times or more per semester:

  • To receive a 95% refund, written request must be received 14 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 75% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 50% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the second session.
  • After that, refunds cannot be granted.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Refunds are computed from the date written notice is received. To receive a refund, you must enclose the original of your confirmation letter.

Please allow three to four weeks for processing of your refund request.

Processing fees, membership fees, auditions fees and class or exercise cards are not refundable. No cash refunds.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at 92nd Street Y (1,061)

(4.5-star rating across 1,061 reviews)
  • Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 12/17/2023
    I loved the class, the teacher Andl keeps the class interesting and she doesn't push students to do her way, because she wants to see how much we know, our preferences, then later on she gives some advices how to improve our paintings.
  • Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 8/15/2023
    Did not find this class useful at all. The teacher did not go over any basic painting techniques. Instead she would consistently show up late for class and come unprepared. Save your money and watch a YouTube class on basic painting techniques. That's what I'm doing since nothing was taught in this class
  • Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Gili H. on 11/1/2023
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Students were not pleased with the Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners class, stating that it was not useful and did not cover any basic painting techniques. They criticized the teacher for arriving late and unprepared. One reviewer suggested saving money and learning from a YouTube class instead. Overall, students felt that they did not learn anything from this class. Direct quote: "Save your money and watch a YouTube class on basic painting techniques. That's what I'm doing since nothing was taught in this class."

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