Painting by Red Dot student Kim Lyndon
In-Person Oil Painting or Drawing Classes
You Can Do This
If you've ever wished you could paint or draw, this is the place to take you there. Our courses start at the very beginning and take you as far as you want to reach.
All Levels
For total newbies and seasoned artists alike. Students of all degrees of experience have thrived in our classrooms.
Easy to follow and time-tested
Our instruction has been tested on hundreds of in-person and online students over a long period. Lessons are straightforward and clear, guiding you step by step from the most basic fundamentals.
Oils are easier than you think
From mixing paint to fine details, our approach will eliminate all the intimidating aspects of oils and have you falling in love with them.
A happy place
Our shame-free atmosphere inspires confidence from the first class. Your fellow students are always reassuring and uplifting. You’ll find it a warm and supportive get-away from life’s stressors.
Painting by Suzanne Bowness
Painting by student Lisa Himic
Your Instructor
Dori received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She has over 35 years painting experience and has exhibited in galleries and museums all over the United States, including solo shows at the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Mobile Museum of Art, and the Huntsville Museum of Art. She has taught painting and drawing at Red Dot since 2004. More about Dori.
Class description
For people who claim they can't draw a stick figure and seasoned artists who want to sharpen their skills and talk about their work. Your first lessons will walk you through fundamental principles by painting a few different prescribed subjects. After that, you can have as much or as little independence as you want. Students who stick with it end up making fabulous work. See for yourself. ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Class Info
Each course is 6 weeks long and meets once a week. Students can start at any time; we have a one-room schoolhouse method that supports beginners and advanced students alike.
Price is $185 per 6-week session.
Supplies
Students may purchase a starter kit of supplies from Red Dot Gallery at the first session at $120 dollars additional for painting and $45 for drawing. (Good prices for getting started!) They have everything you need.
Attendance Policy
Students are allowed one free missed class per six-week session. For more about my absence and open space policy click here.
Classes are only for adults 18 and over.
Painting by student Leah Fabian
Painting by student Sveta Yakov
Class Schedule
(You’ll attend once per week at your chosen time.)
Oil Painting or Drawing - Adults 18 and over.
Tuesday nights 6:00 to 8:00
Wednesday mornings 10:00 to 12:00
Wednesday afternoons 12:30 to 2:30
Wednesday nights 6:00 to 8:00
Thursday mornings 9:00 to 11:00
Thursday afternoons 12:30 to 2:30
To Register
Email dori@reddotgallery.com to sign up for a class. You can pay online or by cash, check, or credit card when you come. I’ll give you a name for Venmo.
Availability
Some classes have a waiting list, so make sure you know you there’s room before you pay.
Gallery hours
Mon 6-9, Tues 1-4 and 6-9, Wed 9-9. Thurs 9-11 and 12:30-2:30 and 6-9. Sat 9-12
Please call before coming if you would like to visit outside of these hours.
Painting by student Charla Cardin
Painting by student Dale Turnbough
Testimonials
“As a long-time participant on one of Dori DeCamillis’ drawing classes at Red Dot Gallery, I recommend it highly for anyone even remotely thinking of working in the medium. I was a true beginner when I started classes and was at first concerned that I would be surrounded by more experienced artists, whether amateur or not. But in fact Dori has the great skill of adapting to and encouraging people at every level without making anyone feel self-conscious. And she is especially good at knowing what “the next step” is for someone. She knows when to add a corrective suggestion and when to let you explore on your own. Beyond that, Dori is herself not only an original and accomplished painter but someone with an infectiously positive personality. She therefore makes being in her class a complete delight even as you expand and grow, as I definitely did, in the joy of artistic creation.
-MIchael Straus, Chairman of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
“I cannot recommend this studio highly enough. Dori is so talented, patient, funny, helpful, and knowledgable. I minored in art in undergrad, but I learned exponentially more from Dori in just one year compared to my three years in undergrad. I always tell people that they might not think they can paint or draw, but Dori will teach you and help you make it happen. It's also an incredible stress reliever during the week. Dori knows her stuff extremely well, and it's an honor to learn from her.”
-Sarah Delene Rogan
Current Student Resources
This password-protected part of the site contains tutorials, homework, information about art materials, reference photos for paintings, and more. Gain access when you become a student! If you’re already enrolled, email Dori for the password.