Top 10 Best Oil classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

** This All Day Two Part Painting Class is the essential plan to get get you going as a successful oil painter.** Additionally if you wish to paint successfully in any medium other than oil, you will find Allan's clear explanation of the colour wheel an easy to follow, necessary guide for future practice. Please do not mistake the colour wheel as the simple simple school class exercise you practised years ago. There is a lot more to it and most artists will tell you colour theory underlies all successful painting and its value cannot be underestimated. With this in mind Allan has designed his Two Part Plan approach to give you the best possible start in the right direction. Enrol on this Two Part Day Class, It's worth it!...... Get to grips with the Part I basics in the morning and after lunch consolidate and create your own painting in the Sunday PM Painting Club Part II session and experience a rewarding full day's painting. * Part I The Essentials* 11.3Oam -1.00pm. We will cover the basic knowledge of oil paint and colour mixing in this Part I session enabling you to create and match all the wonderful colours necessary to create your future works. * Learn About * Primary, complimentary secondary, tertiary colours Relationships between colour combinations, oppositional energising and harmonious colours. Warm and cool colours. How to mix a custom palette and save money when purchasing your “start up” colour palette tube paints. Prepare to tackle your first painting. Break Part II : Consolidate, Create 2.00 pm-5.00pm OIL PAINTING CLUB This session is a great opportunity to develop and put into practice everything learnt in the morning session. Bring along your own image or choose one provided by Allan and he will lead you on the basics of composition, canvas wash, colour blocking, application, wet on wet, developing your style, impasto and/or thin glazing, colour saturation, blending, painting , volume, perspective and much more to bring your painting to completion. You now have a good basic knowledge to kick start your future in oil painting. Oil Paint Materials and images provided. Please supply your own canvas and we will provide an image or bring your own image if you want to paint a favourite. Please Don't Forget - Having completed the full Oil Painting Sunday you can continue to book further PART II Oil Painting Classes on a monthly "Drop In" basis and continue to develop your skills and painting style in a vibrant 'painting club" atmosphere with continued support from Allan.

Welcome to the exciting world of oil and acrylic painting! ArtistsFloor is offering a Fast Learning Workshop to* explore the essential fundamentals of these mediums, led by your instructor Ava! No matter your style or your level, the techniques that you will learn in these workshops will help you to develop your skills and express your ideas and creativity*. During the workshop, you will learn the basic techniques of painting, including colour mixing, colour values, and structures. This not only an introductory workshop for those who have never painted before, but also for those who want to reinforce their skills in oil or to move onto other mediums. The classes are designed to provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere while exploring the fast-learning elements and skills of oil and acrylic painting. With Ava's guidance and expertise, you'll gain new skills that you can apply to your own creative endeavors and create astonishing artworks. The workshop will take place at The Questors Theatre, a beautiful and inspiring space that's perfect for exploring your artistic side. After completing the workshop, you'll be given exclusive coupons to access Ava's online course, where you can continue to explore the world of art and improve your skills from the comfort of your own home. A little about your instructor: Ava, is a professional painter with over 10 years of teaching experience, and she will guide you to create beautiful artwork. She'll provide step-by-step instructions and share her experience and guide you step by step, ensuring that you leave the class feeling confident and proud of your artwork. “My art workshops for my students are about having fun, but they are also about learning and acquiring skills.” So what are you waiting for? Come and join ArtistsFloor for a fast-paced and exciting oil and acrylic painting workshop at The Questors Theatre with instructor Ava Moradi, and let's create some beautiful art together!

Come along to make your own natural essential oil, soy wax candle worth £30 with cookies and a beverage! We will discuss scent and it's links with memory and nostalgia. You will learn about different Essential Oils and Soy Wax and why we use these beautiful natural ingredients. You will then choose your Essential Oils, and make your own 180ml candle, using an amber glass jar, cotton wick and soy wax. Your candle will be left with me to cure overnight. The next day, it will be posted to an address that you provide in the class.

Olive Oil is originally from the Mediterranean area and now it’s produced and consumed in other areas around the world. It’s also included by The European Parliament in the list of food products most subjected to fraud. This is a great opportunity to learn about this key ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet. In this 2 hours Olive Oil workshop, we will learn about: How Olive Oil is produced and the different commercial categories: Extra virgin olive oil versus olive oil. Its health benefits. Its uses in the kitchen. How to assess its quality by tasting. For the tasting part of the workshop, we will be using award-winning Spanish extra virgin olive oil produced from the four main varieties: Arbequina, picual, hojiblanca and cornicabra. By tasting the oils, you will appreciate the different intensity, nuances and aromas of the real extra virgin olive oil. The workshop includes: From 4 to 6 Spanish extra virgin olive oils. Olive Oil tasting cups. Four ingredients to pair with the oils. Spanish Tapas.

Students will learn the building blocks of observational drawing and painting, foundations in colour, perspective, mark making, application and composition. Observational skills will allow you to build on your own work whilst engaging with the work of other artists to create a strong portfolio of research that will enable you to conceptually and technically create a work of art. Portfolio preparation for GCSE, A-Level and Scholarships is available to students who wish to expand their practice in a larger space and work on more challenging projects that might combine more than a single medium. Students can book one to one at flexible times, contact for more details and availability. Each lesson will be tailored to the interests and abilities of each individual student, therefore you will be able to learn and develop at your own pace. You have the option to book one or multiple sessions and attend on a weekly or ad-hoc basis- whichever suits your availability. These classes are perfectly suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists and offer the opportunity to widen your creative expression.