$260 Incl. gst
Teen Oil Painting Intensive — Moody Portrait Edition
2 Half Days | Wed 8th + Thurs 9th July 2026 | 10:00am – 2:30pm | Ages 14+
Ready to paint like a real artist? This focused two-day intensive introduces teens to the world of traditional oil painting – creating a striking moody portrait using dramatic light and shadow.
Working from a single light source against a dark background, students explore contrast, depth and atmosphere to produce a refined, portfolio-quality artwork they’ll be proud to display or submit.
👨👩👧 Parents Welcome to Join
This workshop is open to parents who’d like to paint alongside their teen. It’s a rare opportunity for shared creative experience – learning the same techniques together in a calm, supportive studio environment. A beautiful way to connect over something meaningful.
🎯 What They’ll Learn
In this workshop, students will:
- Understand how oil paint differs from acrylic
- Learn essential “fat over lean” layering techniques
- Create a tonal underpainting to establish strong foundations
- Build richness and depth through layered colour
- Refine a clear focal point using light, contrast and edge control
- Produce a sophisticated, portfolio-ready artwork
This intensive is perfect for teens who want to:
- Elevate their technical painting skills
- Explore dramatic lighting and skin tones
- Learn professional studio methods
- Build patience and confidence in a slower, more intentional medium
This is not a casual holiday activity – it’s a structured, skill-building experience designed for committed young artists ready to take their work to the next level. Best suited to teens with some foundational drawing or painting experience.
⚠️ Limited places available to ensure quality guidance and individual feedback.
✨ What’s Included
All premium oil painting materials are included (valued at $100+). Students simply arrive, settle in, and create.
- 🎨 Premium Oil Painting Materials All paints, mediums and surfaces — using a refined, limited palette for rich, professional results
- 🖌️ Individual Brush Set (Yours to Keep) Each student receives their own quality brush set to use during the workshop and take home
- 🖼️ A4 Canvas Artwork A completed moody portrait on canvas — ready to display, submit or add to a portfolio
- 🧴 All Studio Materials & Setup Glass palette, solvent, mediums and all tools provided in a clean, organised workspace
- 👩🎨 Step-by-Step Expert Guidance Small group setting with personalised support — every student feels confident and encouraged
- 📚 Skill-Based Learning Real techniques used by working artists — not a one-off activity, but skills to build on
- 🏆 Portfolio-Ready Outcome A refined artwork suitable for school submissions, portfolios or art competitions
- 💛 Calm, Supportive Studio Environment A space to slow down, focus, and feel genuinely proud of what they create
