In the Studios of the French Academies
26 May, 2025
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30 May, 2025
In the Studios of the French Academies
$200.00
Immerse yourself in the world of classical art with our engaging and immersive 5-day oil painting workshop. Join us on a journey through the techniques of celebrated French Academic Painters such as Jacques-Louis David, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau.
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Immerse yourself in the world of classical art with our engaging and immersive 5-day oil painting workshop. Join us on a journey through the techniques of celebrated French Academic Painters such as Jacques-Louis David, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Throughout the week, participants will delve into the meticulous process of copying these masterpieces, gaining invaluable insights into their painting methods and styles.
This workshop is designed to not only enhance student’s technical skill in working with oil paint but also to provide them with a structured painting system. The layering process in oil painting is a technique that artists employ to bring depth, texture, and complexity to their artworks. It begins with the imprimatura, a foundational wash of color that sets the tone for the painting. The drawing stage follows, allowing the artist to sketch out the composition and establish proportions. The ebauche, or underpainting, comes next, providing a base of colour to describe the “big look” of the painting. As the artist progresses to the first painting layer, solid colours are applied, gradually building up details and bringing the composition to life. The finishing layers done in glazes involve refining, adjusting colors, adding highlights and shadows, and enhancing the overall visual impact of the artwork. Through this sequential layering process, artists create luminous paintings that captivate viewers with their depth and artistry. By the end of the workshop, students will have a solid foundation that they can apply to their future painting endeavors.
Whether you are a novice looking to explore the world of oil painting or an experienced artist seeking to refine your techniques, this workshop promises to boost your confidence and elevate your artistry to a new level. Join us for an unforgettable creative experience that will leave you inspired and empowered in your artistic journey.
The class will meet at our studio from 10 am – 4 pm ET each day.
Full workshop price is $650, and a $200 deposit is required to save your easel. The balance will be due on the first day of the workshop.
Materials
Oil Colours
Required colours- Titanium White
- Cad Yellow Med
- Yellow Ochre Light or Pale
- Cad Red Med
- Alizarin Crimson&lt;/li><li>Burnt Umber
- Ultramarine Blue
- Ivory Black or Lamp Black
- Lead (Cremnitz) White
- Red Umber (Williamsburg, Old Holland, Michael Harding)
Solvent
- Odorless mineral spirits (GamSol). Turpentine is NOT permitted in the studio.
Canvas
- Primed acrylic panel or canvas 16″X20″ or 18″X24″ (size depends on image selected; panel preferred). Ampersand or Raymar are suggested brands.

Mediums
- Linseed oil
Tools
- Palette (Select one of the following): Glass, wood or paper (Grey Matters)
- 2 Palette knives; long blades
- 2 Medium cups
- 2 Small jars for cleaning brushes
- Mahl stick (a ½ inch diameter dowel approximately 30 inches)
- Rags or paper towels or shop towels
- Knitting needle
Brushes (either natural or synthetic hair)
Note: No flats or round brushes needed; these are the minimum brush requirements – please feel free to bring more.- 2-3 Bristle hair filbert brushes – ranging in size from #2 to #8
- 10-20 Soft hair filbert brushes – ranging in size from #2 to #12
- 2-3 EACH of #2, #4, #6, and #8
- 1 EACH of #10 and #12