Oil Painting for Beginners Six Week Course

Learn oil painting over six weeks!



6 x 1.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests    

  $355 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Welcome to Oil Painting for Beginners! Your teacher is Rachel and she'd love to invite you along to her studio to come on this oil painting journey.
Mix, Match and Master is a six week hands-on oil painting course focused on teaching colour with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re brand new to oils or experienced in other mediums, you’ll learn through doing and leave with a finished piece you’re proud of.
In this course, you will be guided through practical colour theory in oil paint, including how to mix clean, vibrant colours, understand warm and cool relationships, apply colour with purpose, and avoid common mixing frustrations that many beginners face.
If you’ve ever struggled to mix that perfect colour, been overwhelmed by the prospect of working with oils, or just wanted to be able to confidently mix and use colour in your paintings, then this course is for you!
Course Dates (6 sessions × 1.5 hours):
Week 1: 4 July, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Week 2: 11 July, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Week 3: 18 July, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Week 4: 25 July, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Week 5: 1 August, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Week 6: 8 August, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
What you will learn:
  • Introduction to oil paints, tools, and safe studio practice
  • Understanding the colour wheel and how colours interact
  • How to mix colours confidently
  • Warm vs. cool colour relationships and using limited palettes
  • How to mix the colours you observe
  • How value (lightness/darkness) affects colour perception — key for convincing colour use
Course outcomes:
By the end of the course you will:
  • Have a completed selection of paintings/studies to take home
  • Have a practical colour mixing toolkit you can apply again and again
  • Understand how to use colour intentionally in your artwork
  • Feel confident mixing and painting with oils in delightful colour
Want to purchase your own kit to take home?
If you’d like to keep your materials, please select the "Oil Painting Kit to Keep" add on. Kits include:
  • A basic oil paint set selected for teaching colour work
  • Canvas to practise on at home
  • Medium (refined linseed oil)
  • Three brushes
  • Safe solvent (low-odour option)
These are carefully chosen so you can expand your palette with confidence and continue painting after the course.
We hope you can join us for this course! It's going to be a blast :)
What you'll get
  • Kit hire — all materials you’ll need throughout the course + a canvas to take home
  • Guide booklet + colour mixing charts so you can practice at home
  • Step-by-step demonstrations and personal attention
  • Practical exercises, not just explanations
  • Tea, coffee and snacks in our cosy studio space
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Nothing at all — all materials are provided, although you are welcome to bring along your own personal kit if you like. Just wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on (or bring an apron).
Add-on available for this class
  • Oil Painting Kit to Keep ($170)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.


FAQ

Do I need any prior painting experience?
Not at all. All classes are beginner-friendly and designed to meet you where you’re at. Whether you’ve never painted before or you’re returning to art after a break, you’ll be guided step by step.
Is the studio accessible?
The studio has a small step (approximately 5cm) at the entrance, followed by a ramp between the front and back rooms. Some walkways are narrow. If you have any access or mobility requirements, please get in touch before booking — I’m very happy to chat and see how I can make the space work best for you.
What happens if I miss a class?
Because classes are small and structured, missed sessions generally can’t be made up (unless a private session is booked). However, you’ll still receive guidance and support to help you continue confidently. I also have lots of resources which can help fill in any gaps!
Location

Rachel Grove Art Studio - 377 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC

The Studio is directly opposite the number 75 tram stop, and approximately 5 mins walk from Camberwell Junction. There is street parking as well as parking across the road at the Civic Centre :)

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Rachel Grove Art Studio
Rachel Grove Art Studio

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Welcome to my Studio! I’m Rachel — a self-taught artist, educator, and lover of colour, light and storytelling. My studio is a warm, inviting space in Camberwell where we slow down, play with paint, and make art that feels good.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to art after a break, my classes are all about confidence, curiosity and joyful creative expression. We focus on hands-on learning, gentle guidance, playful prompts and a friendly, no-pressure vibe — because art should be fun and supportive, not intimidating.
From beginner oil painting courses to theme-based workshops and monthly sketch groups, each session is designed to help you see better, paint with more confidence, and enjoy the experience of making with others. You’ll leave with new skills, new art, and often new friends too.
All materials are provided, and every class is taught in a cosy, welcoming setting where there’s no “right way” to create — just your way. ️
Why book with me on ClassBento?
  • Beginner-friendly and welcoming — all skill levels are encouraged
  • Hands-on, guided learning with room to experiment
  • Small groups + personal attention
  • All materials provided in most courses
  • A friendly creative community you’ll want to come back to

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