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North Van Arts offers arts education in the form of courses, workshops, and camps programming for all ages, interests and abilities.

Intro/Continuing Oil Painting: Session 1

Elena Senatorova
Maplewood House
399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6
Saturdays | 2.00PM - 5.00PM
October 18 – November 8, 2025
15+ *All youth must be accompanied by an adult, and the adult must also purchase a ticket.

Fall registration coming soon.

Continuing Oil Painting (supplies included)

Maplewood House: 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6

*Some materials provided (or bring your own 11” x 14” And 8”x 10”

This class is thoughtfully designed to introduce you to the timeless art of oil painting.
You will learn age-old techniques and secrets passed down through generations of artists, with the opportunity to discover and apply them in your own work.

Over the course of four sessions, you will become familiar with the essentials of working with oil paint, including the tools and materials required. In addition, we will focus on developing your drawing skills and understanding the importance of values in creating a successful painting. During this course, you’ll practice both drawing and working with values, and by the end of the class, you’ll be able to create your own still life painting in grisaille (monochromatic) technique.

This course is ideal for beginners in oil painting, those eager to explore a new medium, and anyone who hasn’t touched a paintbrush since their school days. Returning participants are welcome. Various exercises and still life sets will be provided to support the continued development of your skills.

What to Expect:

  • A relaxed, supportive, and focused studio environment

  • Step-by-step instruction with demonstrations

  • Hands-on guidance and individual feedback

  • Opportunity to work from real still life setups

  • Exploration of drawing and value studies before painting

  • Some materials provided (or bring your own 11” x 14” And 8”x 10”

  • A completed monochromatic still life painting by the end of the course

Skills Learned:

  • How to set up and use oil painting materials safely

  • Fundamentals of drawing for painting

  • Understanding and applying value (light and dark)

  • The grisaille technique and its historical significance

  • Observational skills and composition

  • Confidence in beginning an oil painting from start to finish

    Who Should Attend:
    Ideal for beginners looking to deepen their understanding of oil painting and for those eager to enhance their color skills..

    15% discount for North Van Arts Members.

    Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount on select Arts Education Adult & Youth classes and workshops.

    Here’s how to get started:

    1. Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
    2. Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
    3. Redeem Discount: Remember, you must be a member before receiving the discount. Once you have your code, simply follow these steps to apply the 15% off:
      • Browse the available Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
      • During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it.
      • Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.

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