Oil Painting Workshop

Learn how to paint with oils in this relaxed, weekly workshop in Santa Monica designed to grow with you.


PAINT:LAB
PAINT:LAB
4.6 (14)
Facebook likes 90% recommend

2 hours Location Santa Monica Class size 1 to 10 guests   $79
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Discover the joy of how to oil paint in a laid-back, hands-on setting right here in Santa Monica. Our oil painting classes guide you step-by-step through everything from mastering value and color mixing to exploring glazing techniques and simplifying your compositions.
Whether you’re looking for creative things to do in Santa Monica or a class to deepen your painting practice, these sessions offer a fun, supportive space to grow your skills. You’ll work on a personal project that develops week by week, with each class featuring a live demo and 90 minutes of guided painting—perfect for learning and unwinding at the same time.
All materials, from canvas panels to brushes, are provided, so you can focus on painting and having a great time. Perfect for date ideas or solo adventures, these painting classes blend technique with playful creativity, helping you create beautiful art and memories in Santa Monica’s vibrant art scene.
Please note: Each week builds on your personal painting project, so we recommend joining all sessions to follow along fully. Single sessions are welcome too—just note the instructor will stick to the class schedule. You can book the six-week oil painting course here!
Class Options:
  • Value: Learn fundamental oil painting tools.
  • Medium: Introduce mediums and glazing techniques.
  • Colors: Mix colors using a limited palette.
  • Simplify: Focus on large shapes, values.
  • Still Life: Observe and paint real objects.
  • Personal Project: Complete project with instructor feedback.

Upcoming dates for Oil Painting Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:37pm; 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, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Nov 26 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Dec 3 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Dec 10 2026, 7pm-9pm
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  • Thu, Nov 4 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Nov 11 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Nov 18 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Nov 25 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Dec 2 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Dec 9 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Dec 16 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Dec 23 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Thu, Dec 30 2027, 7pm-9pm
What you'll get
  • Quality brushes, canvas panels, and oil paints
  • Step-by-step guidance with live demonstrations
  • Boosted confidence in color mixing and composition
  • Relaxing, creative time to unwind and focus
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, and welcome to all levels!
What to bring
  • Your creativity!
  • A keenness to learn and get hands-on
Location

PAINT:LAB Art Studio - 1453 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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PAINT:LAB
PAINT:LAB

4.6 (14)
Facebook likes 90% recommend
female Women-owned

PAINT:LAB is a walk-in art studio where people can experience, express, and explore their creativity through the medium of paint without having to set up a studio at home. Our staff is made up of experienced painters and artists who provide a fun, creative, environment for our customers. We offer in-studio two-hour workshops for those who wish to learn a new medium, art process or just brush up on their techniques. Our goal is to allow both painters and non-painters alike the opportunity of discovering the artist within. At PAINT:LAB, people can experience, express and explore their creativity through the medium of paint, our motto is “Everyone Can Paint!”
PAINT:LAB opened it’s doors on March 21, 2009 on Main Street in Santa Monica. We have since moved to a great space at 1453 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Our hope is to eventually bring the PAINT:LAB concept to children and adults in many other neighborhoods, spanning across the country. We are here to provide a nurturing, creative space where customers can come in on their own schedule and create works of art that can uplift their spirit and boost their personal esteem and satisfaction. Spending a day at PAINT:LAB is an empowering and creative activity.

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