FREE ART CLASSES AT THE FLY: Beginner Oil Painting
Sat, Apr 11
|The Fly Arts Center
Beginner oil painting involves applying oil-based paints with pigments suspended in drying oils, such as linseed oil, to a surface like canvas or wood panels. Our free Art For All Classes are for Bedford County, TN residents only.
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USA
About the Event
Saturday, April 11th
10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Katie Hestla
Beginner Oil Painting
Beginner oil painting involves applying oil-based paints with pigments suspended in drying oils, such as linseed oil, to a surface like canvas or wood panels. Key beginner techniques include prepping your surface by priming it, choosing a limited color palette to start, and using the "fat over lean" rule to ensure your layers dry properly. The slow-drying nature of oil paint allows for blending and corrections, making it ideal for beginners to practice and refine their work.