Christopher Hourigan • Attended Jul 2026
Beginner's Oil Painting Class: The Cradle Mountain
This was our first painting experience, and it was great! Chris was an exceptional teacher; he structured the time well, explained the theory and demonstrated it practically, and supported us throughout the whole process. He's very experienced, practical and positive. Overall a great experience that I'd recommend to others.
Atorina Nissan • Attended May 2026
Oil Painting Class: Mountain Scenery
Amazing art class and highly experienced teacher -highly recommend Chris for any of your art aspirations :)
Iana Talipova • Attended May 2026
Full Day Oil Painting Class: Tropical Beach Scenery
Really enjoyed the class! Suitable for all levels - I've got some drawing/painting background, whereas my partner is completely new. Both of us found the workshop very easy to follow and we picked up lots of great tips. Definitely will look to do more.
Allan Delaney • Attended Oct 2025
Oil Painting Class - the Blue Mountains
A really great session! I’ve been learning how to use oils for a few months before and Chris fixed technique, showcased colour theory, composition and i left learning a lot about how to structure the painting process with oils.The pace was good with enough time to tackle each section of the subject and Chris spent equal time with everyone to answer any questions and give tips. Walked away with a piece I was proud of as well!
Narelle Haken • Attended Nov 2024
Chris is a great teacher and artist very helpful and accomodating enjoy his classes very much
Lisa Warton • Attended Sep 2024
Oil Painting Class - the Blue Mountains
Loved this class. Learnt lots of great tips without it being too complicated. The subject was beautiful to paint and the outcome was pretty good for a beginner.Chris has a great teaching style- engaging, casual and clear. His works are beautiful and really learnt alot
Tuula Misfeld • Attended Sep 2024
Oil Painting Class - the Blue Mountains
Chris was very, very good again. It was a lot of fun. Thanks Chris Tuula
Dawn Cleary • Attended Jun 2024
Chris is very knowledgeable and communicates well. Thoroughly enjoyed class and learnt a lot. Thankyou Chris
James Anvia • Attended Dec 2023
This was James's second time doing this class
he is a great teacher and hoping to continue with him soo n he is helpful
Andrew Goh • Attended Jan 2024
The oil painting class that my wife and I attended with Chris was highly educational. He was very patient throughout the process and provided in depth explanations about the techniques and demonstrated each step in the process in a very clear, concise manner. Chris guided us expertly throughout the entire experience and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Asha Barbaschow • Attended Nov 2023
Chris was very knowledgeable and provided so much advice (he was also super patient with beginners, myself included). He took the time to explain and demonstrate but cared more about our artwork than just showing what he could do, which was really nice. Materials we used were great quality and he took the time to explain what materials we would/wouldn’t need to get started ourselves at home.
James Anvia • Attended Nov 2023
Very friendly helpful explains basics tips tricks and shows different techniques. Chris is supportive teacher shows good skills to me
Vince Farrugia • Attended Aug 2023
The venue is perfect, easy parking close to the hall. Chris is a very good teacher, very knowledgeable and thorough. I am not a beginner but I need to upgrade my knowledge on how to paint light and make it shine out of the painting. Chris is good at demonstrating this technique.Look forward to the next lesson.
Michael Whittington • Attended Sep 2023
I massively enjoyed the pairing class. I learnt some good and alternative methods of mixing colours and was able to make a work in this time that I was pleased with. Our teacher was encouraging and fellow classmates were collegial.
Aruni Selvadurai • Attended Jul 2023
Amazing, I’ve always wanted to delve deeper into the world of oils….Chris was great! Will be booking with him again.
Angela Papadimitriou • Attended Jul 2023
The class was my first attempt at oil painting. Chris’ guidance through careful explanation, lots of information and demonstration made the whole experience enjoyable, worthwhile and a great learning experience.Chris gave all students individual attention geared to their level in a very positive and patent manner.He is very professional, knowledgeable and a great art instructor and indeed brought out the best result from everyone.Looking forward to many more classes with Chris.Thank you Chris.
Shyani Seneviratna • Attended Jun 2023
Beginner's Oil Painting Class: The Cradle Mountain
We had an amazing time with Chris! We have never painted before and he showed us what we could do. Chris is very knowledgeable and excellent at teaching us techniques and the theory behind them. We thoroughly enjoyed the class and will be recommending Chris to everyone! We walked out so surprised by what we accomplished thanks for Chris and his teaching methods. Thank you so much for everything!
Rachel Gasser • Attended Jan 2023
Chrus is an experienced and knowledgeable teacher. He was very patient with us as beginners and gave us so much guidance on getting started on our painting journey. He paced the steps really well and we had a great time. Thanks again Chris!
Dina Likoudis • Attended Nov 2022
Teacher : Chris VitalChris Was extremely knowledgeable in all things painting, oil painting, color, technique, tone Chris was an excellent pleasant, polite, patient, professional teacher who had a very nice personality. He actually taught all of his students as a whole class & also gave a one on one as well. He taught with passion & inspiration. He taught at their pace& their level of experience His class was value for money 100%Everything surprisingly was provided for his students 100%!The class was fun & very pleasant The studio was a typical artists space studio, it was pretty coolEverybody was smiling, learning & enjoying his well thought out classI strongly recommend anyone who has any Interest, and anyone who has or has zero art experience in painting to try his classes out as they will certainly walk away very happy & they certainly who learn as Chris Vital loves to teach!
Felicia Mavro • Attended Nov 2022
Our teacher Chris was very friendly, knowledgeable and patient to teach us step by step what we needed to do.Everything was provided for The venue itself was fine till 11 am, then it heated up a lot. There were a couple of fans but not effective. Was my first attempt with oils. Was a fun, informative class, lots to learn. Would certainly go back for another
Christophe Gizardin-Pradeau • Attended Oct 2022
Loved the class. Chris is fantastic and shares so much of its knowledge. I cannot wait for the next class
Narelle Haken • Attended Oct 2022
He is excellent. Very knowledgeable and good teacher. I learned a lot about oil painting
Diana Ferreira • Attended Aug 2022
Oil Painting Class: Night Scene
It was a fantastic class and I really enjoyed myself. Chris is a good and patient teacher and taught us a lot from tools to use, different paint brands and how to start and finish the painting. He used quality paints and in class he supplied the canvases, paint brushes and paints. The venue was well lit and a good area size for a painting work shop. Overall and enjoyable day.
Christophe Gizardin-Pradeau • Attended Aug 2022
Oil Painting Class: Night Scene
I enjoyed the class. The teacher is very knowledgeable and friendly. I will do this again
Ellen Alexander • Attended Jun 2022
Second workshop I’ve done with Chris, he is a fantastic teacher and very attentive. A great relaxing way to spend a weekend…I highly recommend :)
Clair Castle • Attended Jun 2022
Oil Painting Class - the Blue Mountains
My first class. I had a great day and a great, informative teacher. Thank you Chris
Ellen Alexander • Attended Apr 2022
A great workshop with excellent guidance from Chris. The pacing was good and it was a really enjoyable way to spend a Sunday :)
Lauren Paterson • Attended Apr 2022
This was my first oil painting class and I was so happy with the result. I can’t wait for the next class!Chris was amazing, and really brought the best out of everyone.Great venue too.Thank you Chris and #ClassBento!
Sharon Lambert • Attended Apr 2022
Excellent teaching, Chris was very patient and encouraging and gave everyone individual attention and coaching which I really appreciated.The materials were all great valve for money. The room was a bit hot and stuffy but fans helped Will def be back to do another one!
Susan Kearns • Attended Apr 2022
Chris is very interactive with his students and is able to take into account the different levels of abilities. He puts a bit of effort into describing how to mix the colours and what the effects would be from light to dark.
Emanuela Carniato • Attended Apr 2022
Chris Vidal is a incredibly Talented Artist. His teaching are the best I have experienced in 20 years.Step by step. Colour theory.A amazing finished oil painting at the end.Highly recommend Chris you will want to go time and time again.
Jenny Goldberg • Attended Apr 2021
Full Day Oil Painting Class: Autumn Water Reflections
Chris is amazing this was our 2nd class and as with the last one enjoyed it very much.It is very detailed and everything is supplied so good value for the money.Thanks Chris see u next time.Regards Jenny and Michael
Fiona Roberts • Attended Feb 2021
The facilities were excellent, the materials provided were excellent and the teacher was better than excellent. I learned so so much. I will definitely be doing more of his classes
Kip Frame • Attended Jan 2021
Beginner's Oil Painting Class: The Cradle Mountain
Great introduction to working with oil paints and painting techniques. Great class size. Interesting landscape
Kate Uren • Attended Dec 2020
Full Day Oil Painting Class: Painting Waves
Very supportive & informed instructor who was very approachable. Great amount of content in a well paced session.
Lavenya Rajendra • Attended Oct 2020
My partner and I took a class with Chris to try oil painting for the first time. Chris was a great instructor - patient, thorough and knowledgeable. He gave everyone one on one support with their paintings and paced the class well so we didn’t feel rushed. We had a great time. Highly recommend.
Julie Curran • Attended Sep 2020
The teacher, Chris, was very informative and a very nice person. I did learn a lot for my first class and i feel now I can paint a portrait on my own. The venue was in a great location and everything was provided. Chris's teaching technics are easy to follow. I had a great time.
Emanuela Carniato • Attended Jul 2020
Beginner's Oil Painting Class: The Cradle Mountain
I really thought Chris was the best art teacher I have had.He was so knowledgeable and skilled.
Judith Clayton • Attended Jul 2020
Beginner's Oil Painting Class: The Cradle Mountain
Loved the class and really appreciated the time spent with each student. The materials supplied were excellent, the facilities good and I learnt so much about mixing colours, layering and applying the paint. I will look out for another of Chris' classes.
Almas Wahab • Attended Nov 2019
Really good class one of the best I’ve been to. Very good explanations and demonstration and very patient instructor :)
Patrizia Cocchis • Attended Sep 2019
The teacher was knowledgeable and very happy to help/give explanations to questions. Unlike other art courses the class was good value for money.
Christine Comito • Attended Sep 2019
Venue was perfect, and Chris was an excellent teacher. Gave us each personal attention and instructed us each step of the way. All materials provided which was so helpful too.
Deborah Shirtley • Attended Sep 2019
Beginner's Oil Painting Class: The Cradle Mountain
A thoroughly enjoyable class. Chris is a very informative and skilled teacher. For someone who has never even tried to paint, having the process explained and individual help all through the session, made this course totally worthwhile. A real bonus was having everything supplied. For novices like me, the explanation about the types of oil paints and canvasses to use was also beneficial. Chris paced the course appropriate to the group and we all left with our own artwork of the beautiful Blue Mountains.Deborah
Carene Piper • Attended May 2019
Full Day Oil Painting Class: Autumn Water Reflections
Teacher was brilliant and knew all aspects of oil painting and the venue is pretty cool mini art gallery. It's was value for my money.
Teresa Tidball • Attended Mar 2019
The teacher is excellent and works with you to make sure you understand and offer suggestions and tips if you make a mistake. I learned a lot about using oils and everyone took home a lovely painting. Excellent for complete beginners, novice, or intermediate painters. And, great value for money!
