Oil Painting with Caryn Koh

Oil Painting with Caryn Koh

Whether you're picking up oil paints for the first time or looking to deepen your existing skills, this course offers a warm, creative space to expand your artistic confidence. You’ll be guided step‑by‑step through the techniques that make oil painting such a rich and expressive medium, while also being encouraged to explore your own artistic voice.

Throughout the course, you will:

  • Learn essential oil‑painting methods that help you build strong, beautiful paintings

  • Experiment with colour, texture, and composition as you begin shaping your personal style

  • Work in a relaxed, supportive environment where curiosity is encouraged and creativity flows naturally

Whether your goal is to push your artistic boundaries, refine your technique, or simply enjoy the pleasure of painting in good company, this course gives you the perfect space to grow, explore, and create with confidence.

Entry requirements

Suitable for beginner's.

Additional resources/costs
  • Oil Paints

  • Essential primary colours: Cadmium Red, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Titanium White (Student Grade or Winton brand recommended)

  • Optional introductory colours: Alizarin Crimson, Yellow Ochre, Sap Green, Burnt Umber, Cerulean Blue, Ivory Black.

Mediums & Solvents

  • Linseed oil

  • Low‑odour solvent Brushes & Tools

  • A selection of oil‑painting brushes in various sizes (bristle or synthetic)

  • Palette knife

  • Disposable palettes

  • Table easel

  • Pencil and eraser.

Surfaces

  • A5 or A4 canvas boards, or loose canvases.

Additional Items

  • - Two cups or containers (for solvent and medium)

  • - Cloth, rag, or paper towels

  • - A small amount of acrylic paint (Yellow Ochre or Burnt Umber) for underpainting.

Future career and study opportunities

Portaiture, Pet Portraiture and Drawing courses.

Fees Information

For more information on our cancellation and refund policy, please refer to the policies and procedures section.

Contact

If you have a question about this or any other adult and professional course, email parttimeadmissions@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 611470

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