Oil Painting Basics Class

Learn oil painting for beginners in this art class in Brooklyn!



3 hours Location Sunset Park Class size 1 to 20 guests   $40 - $50 (Earlybird price of $40 applies if you book into a public session 4+ days ahead)

Embark on your artistic journey with this beginner-level oil painting class in NYC! Whether you've never picked up a brush before or are looking to explore a new creative outlet, you're absolutely welcome here.
We'll provide careful guidance through the essential fundamentals of the painting process, helping you unlock your amazing artistic creativity. All ages and skill levels are welcome to join our supportive and inspiring environment.
This class is the perfect way to unwind, explore a new hobby, or even make a thoughtful gift idea for artists. It's never to late to try something new, so why not let your creativity fly in an oil painting class in NYC?

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Save $10 per guest, when you book 4+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for Oil Painting Basics Class

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 9:52pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

58 upcoming dates between 19 Nov 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

  • Thu, Nov 19 2026, 6pm-9pm
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What you'll get
Oil paintings you created yourself!
Knowledge required
None!
What to bring
  • Oils paints
  • Brushes in an assortment of types
  • A palette for mixing colors
  • Palette cup, linseed oil/or Gamblin solvent-free gel medium
  • Water
  • Paint rags
  • Palette knife
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Decorus Atelier Of Figurative Art - 117 57th Street 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY

Oil Painting Basics Class location
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Recent reviews of Oil Painting Basics Class

  • 5/5 from Aranza Diaz, attended Jun 2026: He was a truly excellent teacher. We painted in oils, and he taught us techniques for working on the canvas, as well as how to sketch and shade each figure. I will definitely be back.
Your teacher

Decorus Atelier Of Figurative Art
Decorus Atelier Of Figurative Art

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Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art offers a rigorous training program in classical methods of drawing, painting, and sculpture, following the traditions of the great masters. Students can attend part-time or full-time and will receive instruction in a variety of subjects, including figurative anatomy, narrative thinking, and philosophy. We welcome all levels of ability, all people

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