Course Prices
Inside UK
£300.00
Outside UK
£325.00
Instalments UK & International
£300.00 in 3 instalments at £100.00 each
International students will not be supplied with a paper copy
Oil Painting Online Art Course
Tutored by Heather Jolliffe
The Oil Painting Course is a Certificate Course.
Discover the nuanced craft of working with oil paints — both traditional and water-based — through the Oils Certificate Course at London Art College. Whether you're refining existing skills or just starting out, this course will give you the confidence to create expressive, vibrant oil paintings with expert tutor feedback.
🎨 Why Learn Oil Painting?
With their rich colours, texture, and depth, oils are often considered the king of paints. But without guidance, they can feel tricky to master. This course will help you learn how to manipulate oils effectively, understand their unique drying process, and develop the confidence to paint with expression and control.
🖌️ What You'll Learn
- Using a drying media and preparing your workspace
- Painting a simple picture step-by-step
- Transferring designs accurately
- Understanding and handling colour effectively
- Basic drawing skills for painting
- Using glazes to enhance depth and luminosity
- Working confidently with an easel
- Tips for both traditional and water-soluble oils
Your tutor, Heather Jolliffe, is an experienced oil painter and will provide constructive feedback, encouragement, and practical tips to help you grow. The course is self-paced and typically takes 6 months, with a generous 2-year completion window to suit your schedule. It is suitable for students of all backgrounds and experience levels.
🖼️ Student Gallery
View stunning work created by our oil painting students: Visit the Oil Painting Student Gallery →
❤️ Student Feedback
"I am absolutely happy and satisfied with the Oils course and the learning format — very friendly, clear, and helpful tutor. I’ve already enrolled in Watercolour next!"
— O Lupych"I really enjoyed this course and I’m looking forward to doing another one!"
— M Lourenco Ramos Pereira"I now feel confident to complete oil paintings independently thanks to my tutor’s expert guidance and advice."
— E Cullen"The course has been very useful for me and it has improved my way of working as an artist."
— L Nannini
❓ FAQs
Do I need experience to join this course?
No previous oil painting experience is required. The course is suitable for all levels, although some basic drawing skills are helpful.
Do I need traditional oils, or can I use water-soluble oils?
You can use either traditional oils or water-soluble oils. The techniques you learn will apply to both mediums.
How long do I have to complete the course?
The course is designed for 6 months of study, but you have up to 2 years to complete your assignments at your own pace.
Will I receive feedback on my work?
Yes. Heather Jolliffe will provide constructive feedback and encouragement on each assignment to help you progress with confidence.
Students are able to upload their artwork to the 'The Art Room' on our website. Each student is
given a unique username and password on enrolment for their own private area in
The Art Room.
Students can upload their artwork for the tutor to collect and
critique. The tutor will then upload feedback for the student to download. If
you do not have facilities to upload your artwork, you can mail your artwork to
the tutors centre and receive your artwork back with your critique.
It is essential you label all
packages/artwork with your student number.
All our courses are written to be your comprehensive guide into
each of their subject matters. We understand that students appreciate
clarification about various aspects of their work from a course tutor, whom
provide reassurance that techniques are put into practice effectively.
Each courses has its own dedicated Tutor. The tutor keeps the
course up to date and relevant to today's students. They are available to the
individual student for advice and encouragement. Each course has regular
exercises and assignments that are constructed in such a way as to give the
student the opportunity to practice the techniques learnt on the course and to
test themselves as they go along. Students are encouraged to submit the
assignment work to the college for the tutor to critique.
Coursework can be submitted online, as digital photographs, in your individual art room account and the tutor will upload their critique for you to download and retain forever.
On many courses the assignment work may be suitable for inclusion in a student's Portfolio of Work that could be very useful later. The college will use the assignments submitted as the basis for your award of a certificate.
On successful completion of this course you will have studied new skills and gained knowledge for your own enjoyment and development.
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Below are a few images from the course itself illustrated by tutor and artist Alan Dedman.
I absolutely happy and satisfied with LAC C5 course and learning format in general - very friendly, clear, understandable, experienced and helpful tutor, e-tools are working pretty well etc. To extend this pleasant experience with LAC I have already registered to study Watercolor (D8).
I really enjoyed this course and looking to do another one!
I wish to thank and commend my tutor for their expert guidance and advice through the Oil Painting course. I now feel confident to complete paintings independently.
The course has been very useful for me and it has improved my way of working as an artist.