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This workshop will give you a foundation in oil painting through a series of exercises that will introduce and reinforce the fundamentals of the craft. Open to all experience levels and beginner friendly, instruction is tailored to your individual needs. Learn several different approaches to oil painting, including grisaille and alla prima. Tackle the mysteries of the medium, brushes, palettes, and learn how to safely use the material. This workshop will give anyone with a sincere interest and honest effort the opportunity to form a solid foundation in oils, and provide the confidence and curiosity to explore further! Materials Fee Includes: community-use paints, starter brushes, gamsol, palette cups, paper towels, gloves, disposable palettes, palette knives, linseed oil + take home the canvases you use during the workshop!
Class size 12
Level Beginner and above
Student Supply List See supply list. If you’d like to bring your own brushes, paints, and mediums, please do! And if you have an easel that is easy to bring, that would be great!
Katie Hogan (b. 1996, Virginia Beach, Virginia) is an American painter and creative based in Madison, WI. Her practice explores human portraiture and the figure, working in oils, unconventional surfaces, and mixed media. She has been an active member of the Atwood Atelier School & Studio for the past 6 years, and has taught various classes there since 2024. Her work has been awarded in the members-only competition of the Portrait Society of America, the TEXTURES show at Overt Space in Stoughton, and the 49th Annual Juried at the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Katie’s work has been exhibited across Wisconsin in both large and small group shows, and is beginning to show in other states. She graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2018 with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics, and a minor in studio arts. Instagram: @katie.hogan.art
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Class Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation of your workshop registration via email about a week prior to the class. If you do not have an email address, you will receive a snail-mail confirmation. Please check the online class listing for supplies to bring to class (there will also be a link to the Supply List in your class confirmation). Some supplies may need to be ordered well ahead of time.
Please note that your class registration will not be confirmed without full payment.
Please read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details, and note our community standards on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.
Materials Fees
Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment; however, in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time (check the class listing).
Cancellation Policy
While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:
Student cancellations
> Cancellations made 30 days or more before the start date of the workshop are eligible for a 75% refund OR a gift certificate in the full amount. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging one year from the date of cancellation and is transferable.
> Cancellations made 29 days or fewer before the start date of the workshop are not eligible for refunds or gift certificates. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance, which is available for a reasonable fee.
> Cancellation requests must be made by contacting our office at info@shakeragalley.org or (608) 987-3292.
> If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class and cancel less than seven days in advance of your reservation, a $50 cancellation fee will apply.
Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley
> If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class for any reason, you will be notified via email or phone and will be eligible for a full refund or, if you prefer, a transferable gift certificate. You may also consider donating your refund to support our operations or scholarships.
If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class canceled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging or gift certificate should you wish to cancel.
Waiting Lists
If a workshop you are interested in is sold out, please fill out this waiting list form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. The class code requested on the form is the Workshop ID shown at left, beneath the Add to Cart button.
18 Shake Rag St.
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-3292
