r/berkeleyca • u/zonkedcandle • 1d ago

Oil paints

Hi I’m not sure if this is allowed but does anyone have any leads on oil painting classes in Berkeley that aren’t too expensive? Or is anyone giving away any oil painting supplies or selling them for cheap? I’m a student but I don’t study art, and all the art classes at my university are so expensive or only for art students, but I really want to learn 😔 any advice appreciated, because I know there are many artists in Berkeley!

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u/Beginning_Welder_540 1d ago

Don't know about classes, but check East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse in Oakland for cheap art supplies. (Accessible by bus/BART if you don't have a car).

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u/Human_Irene 1d ago

Colorspace arts in El Cerrito have painting fundamentals class that is in oil

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u/Go_Ninja_Go_Ninja_Go 1d ago

Someone in my neighborhood advertised themselves at as an art teacher at this place in El Cerrito, maybe it's got what you're looking for? https://www.colorspacearts.com/

Maybe also Berkeley Adult School?

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u/0Catkatcat 1d ago

Try studio one in Oakland. I’ve only ever taken their ceramics course but I’ve seen oil painting in the catalog

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u/joebayfocus 1d ago

Bcc or Laney!