Workshop | Working With Oils with Sinead Lawless at the Schoolhouse for Art
ABOUT THE CLASS
If you have the impulse to paint but don’t know where to start, or find the prospect daunting, this might be the class for you.
On this course, Sinead shares her process of starting a painting in oil paint. Sinead’s main focus is helping her students to understand the different qualities of their materials e.g. how to mix colours consistently, different ways to apply paint, and how to create texture. Becoming comfortable with the medium of oils is the goal and subsequently exploring the different ways this medium can be used and enjoyed.
Here at the Schoolhouse you will find an environment free from judgement, that will nurture you on your learning journey.
“The painter who stands before an empty canvas must think in terms of paint. What counts in making art is the actual fit between the contents of your head and the qualities of your materials. The knowledge you need to make that fit, comes from noticing what really happens as you work, the way the materials respond, and the way that response and resistance suggest new ideas to you. It’s those real and ordinary changes that matter.”
– Art & Fear by David Bayles & Ted Orland
What Will I Learn On This Course
- Gain the confidence to start painting, even if you’re a complete beginner or feeling overwhelmed.
- Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in a supportive, welcoming environment.
- Understand your materials, including:
- How to mix colours consistently
- Different methods for applying paint
- Techniques for creating texture and depth
- Explore the unique qualities of oil paint and how to use the medium comfortably and effectively.
- Follow Sinéad’s personal painting process, designed to help you take those first creative steps with ease.
- Build a strong foundation for your painting journey, with encouragement and practical guidance.
- Enjoy a judgement-free space that nurtures your creativity and growth as an artist.