Your journey to becoming an Oil Painter starts here.
See why so many students rave about their Brushstrokes Courses experience and why over 80% of each course is returning students.
The Introduction to Oil Painting Course starts 5th March 2022.
The Oil Painting Course 2022 Overview
4 weeks of dedicated time with a Qualified Teacher.
Delivered online or in-person. Develop over weekly live demonstrations, tasks, seminars and 1:1 feedback.
Lessons about key portrait making disciplines.
Learn how to develop painting techniques with the classic grisalle.
All materials available at or below cost.
Purchase all materials as an ‘Artist Kit’ at below-retail cost delivered to your door step,
5 Star Reviews Across The Board
Ready to invest in your own creativity and self-improvement?
About Brushstrokes Courses
Brushstrokes Courses provides art instruction and courses, which build creative confidence in a variety of artistic skills, from drawing to painting.
Students are given individual support and taught best practices while remaining encouraged to explore their own artistic identity. Founded in 2020 by qualified art teacher Laura Truesdale, Brushstrokes has already helped over 100 artists learn the skills to create their masterpiece.
Why choose Brushstrokes Courses?
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Qualified Teacher
Learn from a Qualified Teacher - A level instruction for all skill levels.
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Student Enjoyment
Student enjoyment, encouragement, and well-being is prioritized in our courses.
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In-Person & Live Online
Live, interactive classes for increased fun, engagement, and far better results.
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Save Money
6 weeks of instruction from £200 - save up to 90% on the same instruction elsewhere.
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Materials Available
Everything you need for the course can be shipped to your door at below-cost prices.
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Weekly Lessons & Feedback
A minimum of 2 hours of quality instruction and feedback per week across all 6 weeks.
Ready to connect with your inner artist?
FAQ
Course FAQ
Read through the most common asked and answered questions here. For any further questions, don’t hesitate to Get in touch.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes, the course has been created to support Beginners, or for those who haven’t picked up the paint brush since school.
Is this course suitable for intermediates, returners or already practicing artists?
Yes, returning or advanced students will be set intermediate or extension tasks to challenge, further expand your skillset and explore your own Artistic Identity.
How much is the course?
Online:
Tuition Fee ONLY: £132
Tuition Fee & Artist Kit: £217
In-Person:
Tuition Fee ONLY: £150
Tuition Fee & Artist Kit: £235
Will I be able to access the course whilst juggling a busy schedule?
Yes, each task has been designed for you to either complete on a smaller scale in class, or for you to be able to access the week’s Aims & Objectives within the class.
What will I learn?
You will be taught classical technique including gesture, open grisalle and closed grisalle.
How can I buy the materials needed?
Art supplies can be included for 50% off retail price as an ‘Artist Kit’ to help students get started. You can select to purchase the Artist Kit enrolment option in the store.
Can I use my own Materials?
Yes! Simply select the ‘Tuition Fee ONLY’ enrolment option in our store and you will be emailed out a Materials List with all Materials needed throughout the course.
Where can I find out the course content?
When you enrol onto the course, you will be emailed a Welcome Pack, which will contain a full breakdown of the course. It will outline what to expect each week, what the tasks will be and what materials you will require for each class. If you wish to know before you buy, Get In Touch to let us know which enrolment option you are interested in and we can email out a Course Content list.
What’s your Covid-19 Policy for In-Person Classes?
COVID 19 Contingency Plan.
In the event of a further lockdown, or ‘rule of 6’ restrictions remaining in place, there are three options for you to choose from.
1. The class will move online for the same dates and times.
You will also receive the option to join the online course’s mid-week seminar on Wednesdays 7pm – 8pm for further support to help you complete tasks from the safety of your own home. This seminar is usually exclusive for any students completing the online course, but in the event of switching to online, this will become accessible to all students.
You will also be invited to submit work for written feedback from our teacher.
2. You can choose to roll over payment of any classes cancelled or moved online to a future in-person course of your choice.
See our courses and store for all courses over the 2021 - 2022 Acadmic Year here: 2021-2022 Courses
3. You may request a full refund for the Tuition Fee of any classes cancelled or moved online.
If you have purchased an Artist Kit which remains unused, you may return the materials for a full refund. If the Artist Kit has been opened then you will be unable to request a refund for the materials, but you may keep all Step-By-Step Guides to complete tasks with the materials in your own time.
In the event of switching to online teaching, you will be emailed with further information on these changes.
For our full Covid-19 Policy, click HERE