Back by popular demand! Our first oil painting workshop was 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.

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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, October 6th - Friday, October 10th, 2025, 9:00am-5:00pm daily

Where:  Etna Community Center, Etna, Wyoming

Cost:  $600

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Daily Schedule:

Monday - Portrait Graph/ink

Tuesday - Charcoal Drawing

Wednesday - Values/Underpaint

Thursday - Underpainting continued/Mixing color palette

Friday - Color application

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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.

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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.)  

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*Included in the registration fee.

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A detailed supply list can be found here.​​​

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