Oil Painting Workshop

Learn how to paint and meet other creatives in this drop-in oil painting class in Portland.



2.5 hours Location Portland Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 4 to 16   $58

Whether you're looking to find a painting community or want to learn the basics of oil painting, this painting class in Portland is fun, beginner-friendly, and educational.
Drop-in painting classes are designed to be a low-pressure way to meet other painters, experiment with new painting mediums, get one-on-one guidance, tips, and feedback, and have fun! Beginning and experienced painters are welcome!
The studio comes with a wide range of objects, flowers, and photo references to paint from each week, but students are welcome to bring in objects, projects, and ideas of their own as well! Rather than a structured lesson, think of these nights more as an outlet for your creative voice, with an experienced painter nearby to offer advice as needed, whether it's mixing just the right color, figuring out proportions, or getting paint stains out of clothes!
These classes are ideal for:
Painters of any experience level who are looking to connect with other artists and to spend more time painting! Maybe you've been meaning to set aside some time to exercise your creative self but it just hasn't happened yet, and you need a motivational nudge. Maybe you've been painting alone in your studio for years and you're looking for some community to energize your practice. Maybe you love a little bit of external structure to push you out of your usual patterns, or maybe you've never painted before and you're just curious about the whole thing!

Upcoming dates for Oil Painting Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 4:13pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 16 Dec 2026 and 16 Dec 2026.

  • Wed, Dec 16 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
What you'll get
Access to the painting studio, including easels, palettes, tools, brushes, and even paints to borrow! Primed paper will be available for everyone to use, and artist canvas or panel will be available to buy at a discount!
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Knowledge required
No skills required; you're ready for this!
What to bring
Student artists are welcome to bring their own brushes and paints, or to borrow mine! Everyone should wear comfortable clothing they don't mind getting a little paint on!
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.

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

Location

323 Northeast Wygant Street Suite 201, Portland, OR

Come through the open door and take the stairs up to Suite 201, its the first one on the right!

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Recent reviews of Oil Painting Workshop

  • 5/5 from Deborah Indorf, attended Jan 2026: A wonderful experience. The class was supportive, inspiring, and genuinely enjoyable. Rachel explains techniques clearly and creates a relaxed space where everyone feels encouraged to experiment and make what they want of it. Will definitely be back!
  • 5/5 from Quentin Jensen, attended Jan 2026: Teacher was very helpful and adaptable! She can do energetic and quiet groups just as well. Her teaching process and feedback was great.
  • 5/5 from Kiana, attended Jun 2024: This was my first time painting with oils, but Rachel made it easy and fun to learn. The class environment was very peaceful and inspiring. We learned how to mix colors, paint light and shadows, and more! Rachel was encouraging and welcomed any exploration and experimentation. She also gave each student individualized attention to help us achieve our goals. Everyone picked a different object and style to paint, and it was fun to see everyone's personalities shine through in their art!
  • 5/5 from Katie Milton, attended Jun 2024: Rachel was a lovely host and made our first-time oil painting super accessible! The venue was really unique -- filled with plants, artworks, and polymer clay creations. Rachel gave us some helpful demonstrations and walked us through how to mix oil paint and achieve different techniques. We were able to paint at our own pace and Rachel was on hand to help with inspo and suggestions as we needed. Thanks for such a creative afternoon, would highly recommend this as a relaxed team building activity in Portland!
Your teacher

Barrow PDX
Barrow PDX

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Barrow PDX specializes in ceramic jewelry and accessories, handmade locally from start to finish. Whether its a delicate pair of porcelain and gold studs or a chunky statement necklace on braided cotton, its all made by hand in small batches, and no two pieces are exactly alike. We love ceramics, and would love to share our knowledge and experience with you in our beautiful NE Portland studio!

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