Oil Painting Workshop
Etna, Wyoming
Back by popular demand! Our first two oil painting workshops have been such a hit that we're bringing it back again! Whether you're brand new to painting or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is a fun, hands-on way to explore the timeless art of oil painting. You'll learn techniques for mixing colors, creating depth, and bringing your subject to life on canvas, all with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Spots are limited, so register today!
Join professional artist David Dean for 5 days of instruction and practice painting in the Old Master's Style. In this workshop, you will be creating a charcoal drawing, underpainting, and adding color to a portrait or landscape from a reference of your choosing. There will be multiple demonstrations with plenty of time for questions, interaction, and discussion. You will come away from this class with the framework of skills necessary to capture the beauty of both the human face in portraits and the natural world in landscapes.
What skill level is required?
As long as you are familiar with using oil paints, you're absolutely welcome to join this workshop.
When: Monday, February 2nd - Friday, February 6th, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm daily
Where: Etna Community Center, Etna, Wyoming
Cost: $600*
*We can accept partial payments! When you register below, you have the option to pay in full or make a payment TOWARD the final cost. If you choose this option, please leave a note letting us know when to expect more payments. The total $600 must be received by Sunday, February 1st.
Daily Schedule:
Monday - Portrait Graph/ink
Tuesday - Charcoal Drawing
Wednesday - Values/Underpaint
Thursday - Underpainting continued/Mixing color palette
Friday - Color application
All students will be working on a size 12"x16" gessoed board prepared by the instructor. A selection of old master head studies and landscapes will be available to choose to work from.
Basic Material List:
*Value chart mixing palette
*Gessoed board
*Grid drawing supplies
Oil paints
Brushes
Artist mediums
Table easel (please reach out to lxi@starvalleyarts.com if you don't have one)
Misc. (rulers, charcoal, etc.)
*Included in the registration fee.
A detailed supply list can be found here.
