This introductory class is tailored to those who have never painted or have not used oil paints before and are ready to take the plunge. Using oil paint, learn the basic techniques of this expansive medium. The fundamental elements of color, color theory, design, form, and content are explored through studio work, demonstrations, and slide lectures. This is a welcoming and engaging class, be ready to paint on the first night! / Materials fee of $12 included in tuition. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration. Prerequisites Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Required materials Supplies for the first class pen or pencil notebook or sketchbook two sheets of 22 x 30" Arches cover white paper one 18 x 24" drawing board (or larger) one 32 oz. container of acrylic gesso gesso brush a roll of white artist's tape one 32 oz. container of Gamsol odorless mineral spirits 12 x 16" pad of disposable palette paper cloth rags two metal palette knives in varying shapes and sizes a selection of natural bristle brushes ranging from #6-#14 (mid-range in price brushes are best) oil paint, 37ml, (Gamblin 1980 oil paint is recommended): alizarin crimson phthalo green titanium white yellow ochre ultramarine blue cadmium yellow light A complete materials list will be discussed at the first class meeting. Students should expect to spend approximately $200 on supplies in addition to course tuition. What to wear Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. An apron or smock may come in handy. Class Savings Register on or before May 13 and save $25. Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only). Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $507.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionOne-credit Tuition Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Mon, Jun 3, 2024 - Mon, Aug 5, 2024 Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Monday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 24 Instructor: Sarah Wieben Location: In Person SKU: 2D 9361 01 SU24 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.