Supply Fee: $50 to the instructor Discover the beauty of oil painting through the timeless tradition of still life. In this four-week beginner series, students will learn the foundational techniques of oil painting while creating compositions inspired by everyday objects, florals, and carefully arranged subjects. Through step-by-step instruction and personalized guidance, participants will explore color mixing, blending, brushwork, composition, and the use of light and shadow to create realistic forms and depth. As the weeks progress, students will gain confidence with this classic medium while completing a finished still life painting to proudly display. In this class, students will: -Learn essential oil painting techniques and brush control -Mix colors to accurately capture objects, florals, and natural materials -Explore composition and object placement to create balanced paintings -Use light, shadow, and value to build realistic form and dimension -Develop observational drawing and painting skills -Gain confidence working with this rich, expressive medium Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their oil painting skills, this class provides a supportive environment to learn the fundamentals of still life painting while enjoying the creative process.