Description
Oil Painting for Adults
Wednesdays
May 6 – June 25, 2026
(6 weeks) No class on May 20 or June 17
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Laura Tryon-Jennings
Laura teaches each student individually, so they can paint at their own level and paint a subject befitting their skills and needs.
“I approach teaching with each student individually, so they can paint freely, at their own level, and paint a subject (landscape, still life, portrait, abstract, interior, etc. from life and/or from a photograph) befitting their skills and needs. This allows a class for all skill levels. The classes are typically sprinkled with beginners, intermediates, and beyond students. I talk with each student new to painting before taking their first class to get a feel for what he or she would like to accomplish. This enables me to help guide his or her own unique creative strategies.
The class doesn’t run with point A to point B style, although each session focuses on learning the basics of oil painting materials, foundations of color theory, color mixing, composition, and critique with individual demos catering to a style the student is trying to foster. Each class contains a relaxed, supportive, and encouraging atmosphere enabling the student to find a distinctive pathway to oil painting. For each session there is an optional assignment or challenge for those students who would like more direction and/or to discover a new technique. Often the class works on diverse paintings, with a few students participating in the assignment or challenge. Class can also be used to learn helpful tips and techniques to help promote your art professionally.
For students who have no background in painting, I sometimes recommend one or two private classes with me before jumping into a six-week session. If this isn’t feasible, I ask for patience, particularly on the first day, and encourage you to contact me so I can connect with you at least one week before class.”
For more information: email Laura at Laura@LTryonJennings.com or call 781-837-7982
Make-up classes will be scheduled by the instructor only in the event they are cancelled due to weather or if the instructor cancels. No refunds, credits, or pro-rates.
Fee: $225.00 (All supplies will be provided or bring your own supplies if you prefer. $30.00 materials fee to the instructor if you need materials.)
Registration required.
12 participants maximum in each class.
