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Academy of Fine Art Germany
Im Atzelnest 3, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hessen 61352

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WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This workshop is intended for participants with little or no previous knowledge. Have you always wanted to paint with oil paints but were unsure until now? Then this workshop is a safe and easy way to familiarize yourself with this medium.

We will start with an introduction to the materials. In art supply stores and online, you are literally overwhelmed by the variety of products, different media, brushes and painting surfaces. But what do I need to start with, what should I look out for and what do I need what for? We clarify all these questions at the beginning of the workshop.

After this introduction, it's learning by doing. Using two exercises in black and white (also known as grisaille), you will learn how to mix colors, apply them correctly and create transitions. These first exercises are deliberately kept simple to familiarize yourself with the materials and to understand and apply the painting process.

The course then continues with an introduction to cold and warm colors. You will learn how and where to perceive, mix and apply cold and warm colors. Two more colors are added to the palette. A controlled and gradual expansion of the palette with just a few colors helps you not to lose track. The theory is put into practice by painting your own small still life.

 

Info/Period

5-day workshop with 30 lessons. Lessons take place from Monday to Friday from 09:30 - 16:30. There is a lunch break from 12:30 - 13:30. The workshop is taught in German and/or English. We will enquire about your language skills for this.

 

Materials

For this workshop we need materials for oil painting. This includes painting surfaces, oil paints, brushes etc. You will receive a list of materials before the start of the workshop so that you can get everything you need. If you are unsure about certain materials, we will of course be happy to give you