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Materials, Color Theory & Oil Paint

This introductory class will build students' understanding of oil paint as a media, and will serve as excellent preparation for anyone looking to enroll in future painting classes with Ang.

Time & Location

May 03, 2026, 11:00 AM – May 24, 2026, 12:30 PM

Pulp Beach Studio, 1705 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

Sunday Mornings from May 3rd – May 24th


11am–12:30pm


For beginners and experienced artists interested in learning about working with oil paint, both practically and in theory. The content of the workshop will be calibrated to your group's learning goals!


Learn about pigments, color mixing, color organization, and methods of color observation, taught by an academy-trained artist and teacher in a welcoming and inclusive setting. We'll also learn the basics of working with oil paint as a medium.


4-Class Series for $100

(Need financial accommodation? Contact me to ask about class scholarships!)


The studio space for this workshop is unfortunately not ADA Accessible; there is one flight of stairs up into the workshop space. (Want to take a class but need an accessible venue? Please contact me directly and we'll explore possibilities!)


Questions about these classes? Email me at aedecarlis@gmail.com!



Class Schedule


We will meet on the following Sundays from 11am–12:30pm

  • May 3

  • May 10

  • May 17

  • May 24



Students learning to mix oil paints, both from observation and through theory
Students learning to mix oil paints, both from observation and through theory



About the Instructor


Angela DeCarlis has been teaching observational drawing and painting for more than 10 years. They believe in the power of community-oriented participatory arts, and work to make art education available and accessible to everyone.


In addition to teaching private workshops, Ang has instructed studio art classes at the University of Florida, the University of North Florida, and Lesley University. Additionally, they have delivered guest lectures or other educational programs at UC Berkeley, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Paul K. Longmore Institute at SF State University, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Harn Museum of Art. They studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned their MFA in Painting from the University of Florida in 2022.



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