# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction to Oil Painting (age 12-17)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join portrait artist and Base resident Ellie Kerr-Smiley to learn the basics of painting with oil paints. 

What to Expect: 
The workshop will cover and introduction to the technical rules of using oil paints as well as how to apply these skills to start.

What to bring/wear: 
All materials are provided.

Benefits: 
This introduction will give a grounding in the basics of oil painting. You will learn the techniques, rules and application required to make a start building your skills and confidence.

Who is your tutor: 
Ellie is a portrait artist with a focus on the depiction of women but also extends her subjects to pets and things that inspire her. Ellie works in both acrylics and oils and is a big believer in not needing expensive items to create art. She paints on paper, plywood or occasionally found materials. Ellie's main philosophy is to just create, no matter what. Ellie is a Base resident artist and alongside commission work, Ellie teaches all ages from her studio at The Base, in schools and at local venues.

Date: Sat 17 Oct
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Age guide: ages 12 - 17
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/introduction-to-oil-painting-age-12-17/200030431039631
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Thatcham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Communication Road, Greenham Business Park, , RG19 6HN Newbury, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.3735
- **long**: -1.28013
- **full address**: Communication Road, Greenham Business Park, , RG19 6HN Newbury, United Kingdom, Thatcham, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Oil Painting (age 12-17) being held?
  - **A:** Introduction to Oil Painting (age 12-17) takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Communication Road, Greenham Business Park, , RG19 6HN Newbury, United Kingdom, Thatcham, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Oil Painting (age 12-17)?
  - **A:** Introduction to Oil Painting (age 12-17) is organized by The Base, Greenham.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Introduction to Oil Painting (age 12-17) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Thatcham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Introduction to Oil Painting (age 12-17) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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