Oil Painting

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Ages 15 and over

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

$90 non-members/ $81 members

Oil Painting

Oil paints are rich, vivid and vibrant. There are certain techniques that artists use in order to be successful with this beautiful medium. Whether you have never painted with oil paint or are just dusting off your brushes, this is the class for you! Our expert instructor, Chris Taulbee will guide you with step-by-step instruction on how to use oil paint materials.  With your first painting, you will learn how to work with a three-color palette, how to mix color, how to show lights and darks to create dimension, and how to shade seamlessly from one shade to the next. In the last two weeks of the session, we will either create another guided still-life painting or you may stretch your wings and do a painting of your own choice.  Our instructor will go from easel to easel, offering assistance and giving advice.

Class Structure: Classes will be held once a week, for six- week sessions. This program is ideal for beginners, as well as advanced students. Some drawing abilities are helpful. Class members are asked to bring their own paint supplies. 

Here is a suggested supply list: 

https://theartsconnect.us/DocumentCenter/View/2856/Oil-Painting-Supply-list

Classes will be held at Springfield Township ArtsConnect, 9158 Winton Rd (building behind fire station).

Oil Painting Date Day & Time Non-member / Member  Registration
January 15 - February 19, 2026 THU 6:30 - 8:30 pm $90 / $81 Register Here
March 12 - April 16, 2026 THU 6:30 - 8:30 pm $90 / $81 Register Here
May 7 - June 11, 2026 THU 6:30 - 8:30 pm $90 / $81 Register Here

Instructor: 

Chris Taulbee

Christopher Taulbee is the owner of Taul Arts Studio, which he founded in 2017 after graduating from the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Taul Arts Studio's mission is to bring art experiences into public and community settings to enhance and invigorate the daily routine of everyday living. Taul Arts offers commissioned art services, private art instruction and guitar instruction. Chris has worked both locally and nationally for companies to create signage, print media, web content, murals, logos and more! In addition to being an accomplished visual artist, Chris is an avid guitarist and guitar instructor.

Taulbee bio

  1. Class Cancellations & Weather Closings

    Don't wait to register! Classes may be cancelled to low registration or fill up before you have a chance to register. 

    Class cancellations due to weather will be made one hour prior to class start times and will be listed on the homepage of the ArtsConnect website at www.theartsconnect.us. To verify any weather closings, call 513-522-2108. In most instances, classes cancelled by weather will be made up by adding an additional class to the end of the session.

    Due to costs incurred planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the ArtsConnect cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student or transfer to a new session.  View the full class refund policy here.

    To notify us of an early cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org.