Oil Painting in Alla Prima

Every 3rd Saturday.

Discover the beauty and immediacy of alla prima—a traditional oil painting technique in which a painting is completed in a single session, working wet-into-wet. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of oil painting, including materials, color mixing, brushwork, and composition, while gaining confidence in handling oil paint with clarity and intention. Each class results in a finished painting, allowing artists to build skill, spontaneity, and expressive strength over time. Beginner to advanced students are welcome.

Required Supplies:

Canvas, 16 x 20 inches
Oil paint
A basic mixing set should include cadmium red, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, yellow ochre, Phthalo green, and titanium white.
Liquin, original Odorless mineral spirits or Gamsol Container for mineral spirits
Paper pallet
Oil paint brushes
Pencil