Unlock the full potential of your brushes in this hands-on 2-hour oil painting workshop. Learn which brushes to choose, how to load paint for different effects, and how to layer from thin to thick. Explore a variety of brushstroke techniques—from delicate blending to bold, textured marks—and discover tips for keeping your brushes in top condition.

Perfect for painters ready to elevate their oil painting skills through confident, expressive brushwork.

Instructor: Marion Buricatu
Marion was born into an artistic family in France and moved to the US with her family in 2001. She took classes with painting teachers before becoming one herself and earned a modern art certificate at the MOMA. Marion is an enthusiastic artist and instructor with expertise in art history and a variety of artistic mediums, including oils, acrylic, and mixed media. She shares her passion for all that is art and continuously keeps on learning. (https://www.marionsworkshop.com/)

Age: Adults
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Materials: Bring your own brushes, paints, and a small canvas or panel.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  

If the class is full, join the waitlist or check out the Thursday, March 26 option!

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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