Learn the major stages of oil painting in this focused, single-session workshop through alla prima painting. Meaning “wet-on-wet”, alla prima is a direct painting approach where layers are completed in a single sitting rather than over multiple sessions. Working from a still life, students will be introduced to the foundational ideas of painting big to small, light to dark, and thin to thick while creating a loose, gestural painting from start to finish. Artist in Residence Alex Renbarger will demonstrate each stage of the process, from sketching with a paintbrush to blocking in large shapes and building shadows with paint. This workshop emphasizes understanding the process of oil painting rather than creating a highly detailed finished piece. Students may work from the provided still life or bring their own objects to paint. No experience necessary. All materials are provided. This class is for Adults age 16+.

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