Oil and acrylic painting courses


Our Philosophy

A laboratory where artists work!


A Personalized Painting Course!

We work with a limited number of students in each session to ensure truly personalized guidance!

Our painting courses are also designed in three levels - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced - to support the growth of each student.


Course Details and Conditions

♦ Classes are taught by plastic artists Rui Carruço, Paula Carichas, and Margarida Fernandes.
♦ Maximum of 10 students per session;
♦ Duration: 2.5 hours per session;

Painting Course Structure


Our Painting Course is composed of the following levels:

Level

Objectives

Details

Duration

Beginner

Understand the characteristics of materials and various painting techniques.


Learn to execute a painting step by step, both in acrylic and oil.


Acquire the knowledge to create a realistic oil painting.


Know how to purchase the most suitable painting materials.


Start painting independently!

Explore subjects such as still life.


Use acrylic and oil painting techniques.


Develop paintings in pre-Cubist and realistic styles (in accordance with Renaissance style).


At this level, the student will not need to acquire any materials.

8 lessons (**)

Intermediate

Understand the critical success factors in constructing a painting.


Deepen knowledge of realistic, Cubist, and Impressionist styles.


Execute a landscape painting in a structured manner.


Introduction to portraiture.


Develop critical thinking in the analysis of a painting.

Create an original painting (from life or various references).


Discover the secrets of various Impressionist, Cubist, and Realistic movements.


Acquire the necessary knowledge to execute a landscape (perspective, light, movement, etc.).


Understand the basics of creating a portrait.


Introduction to aesthetics (focal point, drama, message, etc.).

24 lessons (**)

Advanced

Learn to create paintings that express your subjectivity and perception of the world.


Know how to analyze and critique a work of art.


Understand the critical success factors in constructing a painting.


Develop your own style!


Start exhibiting.

The student's paintings will be entirely original.


Possibility of participating in group exhibitions!


Learn to identify and correct mistakes in a work in progress.

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Notes:

(*) Based on his experience, the student will be placed in the most appropriate level

(**) This number of lessons is a reference and may vary depending on the specifics of each painting

Oil and Acrylic Painting Course Schedules:


Our Painting Course is structured around the following schedules:

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Morning

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10:30AM

1:00PM

10:30AM

1:00PM

10:30AM

1:00PM

10:00AM 12:30pm

Afternoon

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4:00PM

6:30PM

2:30PM

5:00PM

3:30PM

6:00PM

3:00PM

5:30PM

Night

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6:30PM

9:00PM

7:30PM

10:00PM

5:30PM

8:00PM

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Painting Course Structure


Our Painting Course is structured into the following levels:

Note - Based on their experience, the student will be placed in the most appropriate level.

Oil and Acrylic Painting Course Schedules:


Our Painting Course is organized according to the following schedules:

Come and visit the Atelier Internacional de Belas Artes to find out more details!


Come visit the International Fine Arts Atelier to learn more details!

1Do I need any prior knowledge to enroll in the painting course?
No! No prior knowledge of painting is required. Just a desire to learn how to paint!
2I also have no talent for drawing! Could that be an obstacle?
Not at all! That’s actually great! The fewer constraints, the better! Many students believe that drawing ability is a natural talent only possessed by a lucky few, but that's not true! Throughout the course, you'll be taught techniques and tricks to develop your drawing skills.
3I already paint but would like to refine my technique or focus on a specific theme. Does it make sense for me to enroll?
Certainly! Based on your knowledge and goals, you will be placed in a specific level (e.g., intermediate). The course is structured with various levels, so you will be integrated according to your expertise and objectives!
4How do I get started? Do I need to bring any materials for the first class?
No! Leave that first part to us. Just bring some clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty!