SPRING ADULTS: Everything You Wanted To Know About Oil Painting But Were Afraid To Ask

Course Description:
This course is designed to demystify oil painting. The fundamentals of oil painting will be the mainstay of this eight week class that will guide the student from set up to completion of an oil painting. Composition, mixing of color, and application technique will be explained thoroughly through lecture, demonstration and individual support. Materials such as paint, surface, medium and brushes will also be thoroughly explained.

Instructor: Aleksander Betko

Aleksander Betko is a contemporary artist who attended Art Student’s league of New York studying under Harvey Dinnerstein and Peter Cox. He later went on to Purchase College and finished his BFA at UMASS Lowell. Extending past realist painting, Aleksander is also a craftsman that has completed numerous contracted projects ranging from cabinet and shelf fabrication and to in home custom builds. Aleksander’s devotion to fine art mirrors his... Learn More »

Age range:

Adult

Students min/max:

4/12

Duration:

8 weeks

Day/time:

Wednesdays, April 8 - June 3, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/22)

Dates:

April 8, 2026

April 15, 2026

April 29, 2026

May 6, 2026

May 13, 2026

May 20, 2026

May 27, 2026

June 3, 2026

Location:

Room 224

Cost:

$420