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Beginner Oil Painting Projects

With Heather Lenefsky

  • Day and Time: Sundays 9 am-11am PT Starting June 6th 2021
  • Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Materials: Traditional oil painting materials (Click here to download your materials list)
  • Description: Heather will guide students through beginner oil painting projects such as animal portraits, still lifes, and self-portraits while introducing foundational oil painting techniques.
  • Assignments: Go to class page for assignments.
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