Oil Painting on Mineral Paper: Exploring a New Surface

Bring your favorite oil paints and brushes (Mineral Paper provided) and come create a small representational or abstract work on Mineral Paper.

In this class, we’ll focus on painting with oils on mineral paper, a lightweight and more affordable alternative to Yupo that responds similarly to oil paint. Working on a nontraditional surface opens up new possibilities for mark-making, layering, lifting, and experimentation that differ from canvas or panel.

Rather than step-by-step instruction, this workshop emphasizes exploration and process, offering guidance on how oil behaves on mineral paper and how to adapt familiar techniques to a less absorbent surface.

🖌 Who This Class Is For:

• Painters with prior oil painting experience
• Artists interested in trying a new surface
• Those looking to expand their practice without committing to a full materials overhaul

🚫 This Class Is Not For:

• First-time oil painters
• Artists seeking an advanced or highly technical critique-based course

🎒 What to Bring: Participants should bring their own oil painting supplies, including:

• Oil paints
• Solvent
• Palette knives
• Brushes (including any rubber or silicone ones)
• Palette or palette paper

🧾 What’s Provided:

• Mineral paper (supplied for the class)

This workshop is offered as part of ongoing creative programming for the Lansdowne community in an LEDC-associated space, supporting artists who want to try something new in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

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Parking:

• Street Parking is metered.
• There is ample street parking on Baltimore Ave. The Highland Avenue parking lot (18 N Highland Ave.) is brightly lit and half a block away.

First Floor Accessibility

• Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.
• Approachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter, providing ease of access for everyone.
• Accessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.
• Wide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.