Full Day Oil Painting Class: Autumn Water Reflections

Painting tree reflections and distant mountains.



4.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

  $140 - $150 (Afterpay available)
(Earlybird price of $140 applies if you book into a public session 21+ days ahead, otherwise $150 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $145/guest for 2+ guests)

Sydney
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Art
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Painting
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Oil Painting Gifts
Overview
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring full-day oil painting workshop, perfect for beginners eager to explore the magic of oil paints! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to create a stunning landscape inspired by a serene lake scene, featuring vibrant autumn trees, shimmering water reflections, and distant mountains. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll discover the fundamentals of oil painting while capturing the beauty of nature on canvas. No prior painting experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!
What You’ll Learn
  • Introduction to Oil Paints: Understand the basics of oil painting, including how to handle paints, brushes, and mediums safely and effectively.
  • Colour Mixing: Learn to mix rich, vibrant colours to recreate the fiery oranges and yellows of autumn trees, the cool blues of water, and the soft purples of distant mountains.
  • Brush Techniques: Master essential brushstrokes to create texture, from the delicate ripples in the water to the bold shapes of the trees.
  • Painting Reflections: Discover how to paint realistic water reflections that capture the glow of the autumn foliage.
  • Composition and Depth: Understand how to arrange your landscape to create a sense of depth, with foreground rocks, midground trees, and a misty background.
  • Finishing Touches: Add final details to bring your painting to life, creating a piece you’ll be proud to take home.
What’s Included
  • All materials: Oil paints, brushes, canvas, palette, and easel.
  • A reference image of the lake scene to guide your painting (inspired by the artwork shown).
  • Light refreshments: Tea, coffee. Please BYO lunch.
  • A relaxed, supportive environment with step-by-step guidance tailored for beginners.
What to Bring
  • An apron or old clothes (oil paint can be messy!).
  • A willingness to experiment and have fun with your creativity.
Why Choose This Workshop?
This workshop is designed specifically for beginners, so you’ll feel at ease as you explore oil painting for the first time. The scene we’ll be painting—a tranquil lake with glowing autumn trees and reflective water—offers the perfect balance of simplicity and beauty, allowing you to focus on learning techniques while creating a piece you’ll love. With a small class size, you’ll receive plenty of one-on-one support to help you grow your skills and confidence as an artist.
Book Your Spot Today!
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now for a day of creativity, relaxation, and the joy of painting with oils. Let’s bring the beauty of autumn to life on your canvas!
Appropriate for:
Beginners and intermediates
Terms & Conditions
By taking part in a workshop you will be agreeing to the following conditions:
Liability Waiver
  • Any damage, loss or theft incurred to personal property brought into class premises.
  • Any physical injuries sustained as a result of participating in any class.
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events.
Photo & Video
I agree to give Christopher Vidal unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken during classes and events. Photos will only be used through social media, newsletters, blogs, website and general promo material.
You can take photos during the class.
Please note that the images in the advertisement are not the one to be painted but a similar image (photo) will be used as reference material during the day.

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What you'll get
A finished painting to take home
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Knowledge required
None. You will be instructed step by step how to execute the painting
What to bring
All materials are supplied, so students only need to bring with them lunch and a notebook if they want to take notes.
Location

Woodburn Creatives Redfern, Woodburn Street, Redfern NSW

This venue is a short walk from Redfern station (300m).

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Chris Vidal
Chris Vidal
(Vidal Arts)

Traditional Drawing and Oil Painting

4.9 (44)

Chris is an artist who lives and works in Sydney, Australia. At the age of six, Chris developed an interest in drawing and at the age of 13, he attended the School of Arts at Palazzo de La Salle in Valletta, Malta.
Vidal's style of work was developed through years of experience in drawing and painting. He considers himself as a contemporary realist with his preferred subject being the landscape. Studying classical arts mainly drawing from life helped him to develop drawing skills and a keen eye for detail. During his studies, he was influenced by the works of the great masters. He is also influenced by the American landscape painters of the Hudson River School and by the Australian impressionists of the Heidelberg movement.
Chris is also a tutor and teaches drawing and painting to adults at various locations around Sydney. He emphasises the importance of drawing as the foundation onto which you can build up a solid skill in painting as you progress.
Having a solid background in science he gives importance to the quality of materials used to create artwork as well as to the importance of understanding why to use a particular technique in the painting process.
Ultimately the aim of the teaching classes is to guide you and help you develop a skill in a way that you will be able to draw and paint without any assistance and to also be your own critique.

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