Paint a Portrait in Oils – For Beginners At The Arthouse Oasis

If you would like to learn how to paint a portrait in oils in a direct, lively, expressive way then this half day workshop is for you.

Jo Sinclair is an experienced portrait artist and teacher. Jo will take you through the different stages of mapping out a portrait, applying tone and form, mixing oil colour and using mediums in a simple to understand way.

All materials, including a variety of photographic portraits will be provided. Alternatively, you can bring your own large photo to work with. Only low odour thinners will be used.

This workshop is completely suitable for beginners as Jo will show you how to get started with oils and progress through the stages of a portrait.

You’ll end up with a finished painting that you can take home with you.

8 spaces available. Early booking highly recommended.

Bring your own lunch.
 Soft drinks provided.


DATE: Sat 22nd April 2023


TIME: 10am-3pm with break.


COST: £85 per person. All materials provided.

LOCATION: The Arthouse Oasis, Great Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Private parking. (With steps leading down into the studio.)