This introductory class is tailored to those who have never painted or have not used oil paints before and who are ready to take the plunge. Course descriptionUsing oil paint, learn basic techniques of this expansive medium, like the fundamental elements of color, color theory, design, and form. Content is 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 is included in course tuition.Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Class meeting detailsThis class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.PrerequisitesPrevious drawing experience is helpful, but not required.Required materialsSupplies for the first classpen or pencilnotebook or sketchbooktwo sheets of 22 x 30" Arches cover white paperone 18 x 24" drawing board (or larger)one 32 oz. container of acrylic gessogesso brusha roll of white artist's tapeone 32 oz. container of Gamsol odorless mineral spirits12 x 16" pad of disposable palette papercloth ragstwo metal palette knives in varying shapes and sizesa 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 crimsonphthalo greentitanium whiteyellow ochreultramarine bluehansa yellow lightStudents should expect to spend up to $200 on supplies in addition to course tuition. What to wearClothes appropriate for messy creativity. An apron or smock may come in handy.Class savingsRegister on or before May 12 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 Year192519261927192819291930193119321933193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Mon, Jun 2, 2025 - Mon, Aug 4, 2025 Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Monday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: Sarah Wieben Location: In Person SKU: 2D 9361 01 SU25 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.