Oil painting, a favorite medium of some of history’s greatest painters, is an essential skill for any artist. With a very slow drying time, you are given more time to create rich textures, depth, and vibrant color as oils allow for gradients that lend themselves to a life-like representation. 

In this class, the experienced instructor Marion Buricatu will guide you through essential topics including value, color theory, color mixing, composition, and the principles of light. By the conclusion of the session, you will have acquired a solid foundation, empowering you to embark on your own painting journey with confidence.

Tailored for beginners, all necessary materials will be readily provided for your convenience.

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
Dates: 5 Wednesdays, September 17 to October 29, 2025
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
No Class Dates: October 1 and 15
Materials: Tuition includes all materials

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.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

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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