Weekly Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting

Grow Beyond Step-by-Step Painting

Are you ready to move beyond following a demonstration and begin making stronger artistic decisions on your own?

My intermediate and advanced art classes in Boiling Springs, PA are designed for artists who already have experience in their chosen medium and want to deepen their understanding of the principles that make great paintings.

Although I am primarily an oil painter, these classes are open to all media. Whether you paint in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, or another medium, the artistic concepts we study—color, composition, value, light, and design—apply to every form of painting.

If you've taken two or more of my step-by-step classes, you're probably ready to make the transition into this class format.

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How the Classes Work

Each two-hour class begins with a focused 45-minute lesson exploring an important artistic concept. Topics might include:

* Color relationships

* Warm and cool color temperature

* Composition and design

* Value and light

* Brushwork and edges

* Creating depth and atmosphere

After a short break, you'll spend the remainder of class working on your own painting while receiving individual instruction, critiques, and guidance tailored to your goals.

This format allows you to develop your own artistic voice while still enjoying the encouragement and personal attention that comes from working in a small class.

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Color Theory Series 

One of the questions I hear more than any other is:

"How do I mix the right color?"

Color mixing is often the biggest source of frustration for painters. That's why we're beginning an in-depth color study that will continue over the next several months.

Each week we'll start class with hands-on color exercises designed to help you truly understand each pigment.

Together we'll explore:

* The personality of each color

* How colors behave when mixed

* How to lighten and darken colors without losing their character

* Pigment strength and transparency

* Color temperature

* Creating clean, vibrant mixtures instead of muddy ones

We'll continue our journey with Violet.

If possible, I encourage you to bring references to create a painting featuring orange so you can immediately apply what you've learned during your studio time. It's not required, but it's an excellent way to reinforce the lesson.

I've studied color extensively throughout my career, but this is the deepest exploration of color theory I've ever offered in a weekly class. I'm excited to share it with you because I'm confident it will transform the way you think about color and eliminate much of the frustration painters experience when mixing paint.

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Small Class Sizes

Classes are held in my new Classroom Gallery in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, creating a relaxed, inspiring environment where artists can learn together while receiving plenty of individual attention.

Because most students continue from one session to the next, only one or two openings typically become available in each class.

To avoid disappointment, early registration is recommended.

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Class Schedule

Tuesday Afternoon

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM OR

Tuesday Evening

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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2026 Session Dates

November

November 3, 10, 17, 24

December

December 1, 8, 15, 22

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Tuition

$125 per four-week session

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Looking for Art Classes Near Harrisburg?

If you're searching for art classes in Boiling Springs, PA, painting classes near Carlisle, oil painting classes near Harrisburg, or an encouraging place to continue growing as an artist, I'd love to welcome you into the studio.

Whether your goal is improving your color mixing, strengthening your compositions, or simply becoming a more confident painter, these classes provide the knowledge, practice, and personal instruction to help you take the next step in your artistic journey.