Oil Painting from Life

Painting From Life is a six-week course that explores the techniques and principles of painting still life in oils using direct observation. Students will learn how to sketch, compose, mix color, and create expressive oil paintings from carefully arranged still life setups illuminated by a single light source. Throughout the course, students will develop a stronger understanding of form, value, color, and light while building confidence in painting.
This is a six-part course that will be taught on six consecutive Saturdays: August 20, August 27, September 3, September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This course is for ages 16 and over. The cost of the six-part course is $250 per person. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The course will be held inside the Cole Creativity Center located at 123 N 10th St, Santa Paula, CA. Free parking is available directly behind the building and students may enter through the front or back door.
Questions? Please call the Museum at (805) 525-5554 ext. 104 or email creativity@santapaulaartmuseum.org.