August 9 @ 9:00 Am – 12:00 Pm
Start Date: Friday, August 9
End Date: September 27
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Total Sessions: 8
Instructor: Michael Bartlett
Location: Room 208, Print Studio
Ages: Adults, 18
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Registration Fee: $295
Do you struggle to mix the exact colors you envision in your oil paintings?

This in-person course is designed for artists like you, who want to build a strong foundation in color mixing with oil paints. Over eight, 3-hour weekly sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to confidently create a full spectrum palette tailored to your unique artistic vision.

Through a combination of hands-on practice, engaging discussions, live demonstrations, and comprehensive handouts, you’ll:

Master the fundamentals of color theory, including the color wheel, primary and secondary colors, and color relationships.
Explore the unique characteristics of oil paints and how they influence color mixing.
Develop your ability to create a vast range of colors through precise mixing techniques.
Learn how to achieve subtle variations in hue, saturation, and value.
Gain the confidence to mix any color you need for your paintings.
Discover how to personalize your palette to best suit your artistic style.
This course provides a progressive learning experience, building your skills week by week. By the end, you’ll be equipped to confidently mix vibrant, harmonious colors that elevate your oil paintings to the next level. This is not a class where students will be making paintings; we will explore color mixing with oils and learn how to develop working palettes along with some basic color science for understanding.

Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org.