Ages 21+ • 5 Sessions, 2.5 Hours Per Session • All levels, Including Beginners
Build real oil-painting skills over five immersive sessions with instructor Linda Luzum at the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts. Small classes, focused technique work, and hands-on guidance make this a great option for adults wanting to progress beyond one-night workshops.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 sessions, 2.5 hours per session
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; comfortable seated posture and light standing are needed
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History
The Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts serves as a regional hub for local artists and rotating exhibitions, supporting community arts programming.
Conservation
The studio encourages solvent safety, proper disposal of rags and recyclable materials to reduce environmental impact and protect studio air quality.
Ages 21+ • 5 Sessions, 2.5 Hours Per Session • All levels, Including Beginners
Confirm materials ahead
Materials may not be included—ask the organizer for a materials list before the first session to avoid scrambling.
Arrive early to set up
Check in at the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts front desk 10 minutes early so you can prime your canvas and settle at an easel.
Dress for mess and ventilation
Wear an apron and bring odor-safe solvents; the studio recommends good ventilation and recyclable rags for cleanup.
Bring a reference or use provided photo
Beginners get reference photos; advanced students may bring a personal reference to work from during sessions.
Oil paint set (primary colors + white)
A limited five-color palette is central to the class; bring paints if materials aren’t provided.
Brush set (flats and filberts)
Quality brushes help you execute underpainting, layering and glazing techniques taught in class.
Solvent and medium (odorless recommended)
Used for thinning, glazing and cleaning—confirm preferred products with the instructor.
Sketchbook and pencils
Useful for preliminary studies, value sketches and practice between sessions.