Painting of a serene winter landscape with trees covered in thick snow on a hillside. The trees have large branches with snow weighing them down. — Väinö Blomstedt, Finnish, 1871–1947. Winter Landscape, 1904. Oil on board. The Martin and Brown Foundation Endowment and the Hognander Family Endowment for Scandinavian Art. 2024.7

Oil Painting: Still Life

Learn the basics of traditional oil painting in this still-life course. You’ll have the opportunity to complete one or two still-life paintings with the guidance of teaching artist Sophia Weisensel. You’ll learn about palette organization, best material use, mixing and blending paint, and more. All skill levels are welcome—including beginners!

Wednesdays (five weeks), 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
March 4–April 1, 2026
Studio 112
No experience necessary
All materials provided
Anyone 55+ welcome to register

We offer a limited number of scholarships and a sliding scale of ticket prices to accommodate all learners.
Pay what you can: $225 | $175 | $125
Please email us for scholarship information.

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