Introduction to Oil Painting, 18th January 2025 (10am - 4pm)
Introduction to Oil Painting, 18th January 2025 (10am - 4pm)
Explore the medium of the old masters in this introduction to oil painting workshop. You will receive expert guidance through a range of demonstrations and 1-1 feedback.
The workshop will cover materials, techniques, paint application and colour mixing culminating the making of simple still life and landscape paintings.
Begin your journey into oil painting with one of the UK's leading figurative artists.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size of Richard’s studio, workshops are limited to four people. Please see future dates for when the workshop is repeated.
About Your Tutor
Richard Kitson MA is a figurative artist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Kitson has exhibited in the UK and internationally and was a participant in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year in 2018. Kitson’s work has been featured in selected group exhibitions including the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize, Figurative Art Now and the Cork Street Open. His work hangs in various public and private collections.
The workshop will take place at Richard’s studio in Barnsley town centre. (Please note that the studio is located up two flights of stairs with no lift access). There is ample parking near to the studio which is just a short walk from Barnsley Interchange. Further details as to the studio location and where to park etc. will be sent out after booking your workshop place.
All materials and equipment are provided as well as refreshments but please bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, there are a range of cafés in the vicinity of the venue with excellent food, please ask for recommendations.
Terms and Conditions
If you change your mind within 14 days of booking you are entitled to a full refund according to the Consumer Credit Act.
If you change your mind more than 14 days after booking, we will be more than happy to transfer your full fee to any other workshop (if places are available), subject to our cancellation policy given below – i.e. providing that this is not within 3 weeks of the start of the workshop.
Cancellations:
If you wish to cancel your booking at any time more than 3 weeks prior to the date of the workshop, your fee will be refunded minus a 20% administration charge. Alternatively, you can transfer the full fee to a future or alternative workshop without penalty.
No refunds OR transfers can be made to anyone who cancels less than 3 weeks prior to the date of the workshop. However, you are free to send a substitute.
If we are able to resell your cancelled place within 3 weeks of the workshop, we will refund your fee minus a 20% administration charge.
Should Richard Need To Cancel:
In the unlikely event that Richard needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, you will receive a full refund of the fees paid or we can transfer the value to another workshop, subject to availability.