Pumpkin Oil Painting Workshop

  • Saturday, October 17th 3:00 – 5:30pm
  • All supplies included
  • All levels welcome
  • Snacks and Light beverages included
  • $85

Learn foundational oil painting techniques in a cozy, relaxed studio setting—no prior experience required.

There is nothing quite like the rich, buttery texture of oil paint and the warm, earthy palette of autumn. In this single-session workshop, you will slow down, step into the studio, and paint your own seasonal still-life study.

Whether you’ve never picked up a brush or you’re looking to brush up on your value mixing and color temperature relativity, you’ll walk away with a finished painting.

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Pumpkin Oil Painting Workshop
Get hands on guidance and tips for painting a pumpkin!
$85.00
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What You Will Learn

  • Blocking In: How to map out shapes, proportions, and composition quickly.
  • The Value Game: Understanding light, shadow, and midtones to give your pumpkin three-dimensional form.
  • Rich Color Mixing: How to mix dynamic fall oranges, deep greens, and warm neutral backgrounds using a limited palette.
  • Brushwork & Edges: Balancing crisp edges with soft transitions to create depth and atmosphere.

Who Is This For?

A collage of twelve paintings featuring pumpkins in various styles and colors, showcasing different backgrounds and leafy details.
An artist painting a still life of a pumpkin on an easel, with a vibrant purple backdrop and scattered yellow petals.
A vibrant orange pumpkin resting on green leaves, with a softly blurred dark background and brush strokes suggesting additional colors.

Absolute Beginners & Up: Never touched oils before? Perfect. We guide you step-by-step through the process. Experienced Painters: Looking for a fun afternoon of guided painting with fellow creatives in a beautiful studio environment? Come enjoy the setup and focus purely on your brushwork.

Join Jamie Lightfoot, the founder of Picket Fence, to learn techniques for crafting this 3 dimensional shape using shadow, highlights, and value.