Oil Painting - Winter 2027

Oil Painting

January 18–March 15, 2027 (9 weeks)
Mondays, 6–8 pm

$150 AAH Member
$160 Non-Member

This class features demonstrations and instruction in technique, color mixing, and value for beginners. More advanced students will be encouraged to work independently on their projects, with occasional at-the-easel advice and critiques. Supplies are not included in the tuition fee. The instructor will review the supply list during the first session, so participants should wait to purchase anything until then.

Supply List
Oil paints (1.25 oz tubes; preferably, avoid paints with “hue” in the title). Students may want to add a second blue (e.g., cobalt, cerulean, or Prussian) or other colors based on personal preference.

• French Ultramarine Blue
• Cadmium Yellow Light or Hansa Yellow
• Yellow Ochre
• Cadmium Red
• Alizarin Crimson
• Burnt Sienna
• Raw Umber
• Titanium White

• Thinner: Use only odorless types such as Gamsol or Turpenoid (Weber, blue-and-white bottle).
• Linseed oil (acts as a binder and adds gloss)
• Bristle brushes in a variety of flats and rounds made for oil painting, hog and synthetic; palette knife
• Disposable palette for easy clean-up or other palette
• White paper towels, rags
• Premoistened wipes (for cleaning hands/skin); Gloves, if desired
• 2x small, lidded jars (these come in packs at craft stores or you may have at home) or a small double 
• metal container for thinner and linseed oil; a larger glass lidded jar for excess thinner/mineral spirits 
• 3x–4x 8 x 10-inch or 9 x 12-inch stretched canvas or canvas boards
• Charcoal or brown, gray pastel pieces or light drawing pencil, recommended for initial light drawing 
• Small notebook and pencil for sketching/note

Instructor: Susan Benigni-Landis

Susan Benigni-Landis is a plein air and studio artist working in painting, drawing, and clay. She primarily works in oil, focusing on landscapes and still lifes. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Mid-Atlantic and is held in private and corporate collections. She holds bachelor's degrees in fine arts and psychology, with a concentration in art therapy, as well as a master's degree in education. She has also studied landscape painting, illustration, and design.

Age: 15+
Level: All levels
Capacity: 10 students