Group Oil Painting Class With Ann Moeller

You choose the subject matter you'd like to paint, and the instructor will guide you through the process to help you achieve your desired results. The instructors have experience in People Portraits, Landscapes, Still Lifes, Seascapes, Pet Portraits - you name it they've done it and can help you too!

You won't be just another face in the crowd. The instructors take pride in giving each student the individual attention they need to succeed.

The time you commit to the oil painting session is your time to focus on developing your skill, engaging creatively, and just having a great time with fellow creatives!

No matter what your schedule looks like, you can pick the right day and time that works for you and the instructor's availability.

The class is hosted in Huntsville Art Supplies. The studio is located in the historic Lowe Mill at:2211 Seminole Drive,
Studio 269 and 270
Huntsville, AL 35805

Our artist sessions are designed to provide you with the perfect environment to relax and create, soothing music, and conversation. With fellow creatives by your side, you'll be able to chat and learn from each other while you work on what you love.

NEW TO OIL PAINTING?

It is highly recommended that first-time students arrive 15 minutes early at the first 3 class meetings of each season. The instructor will guide students in some introductory exercises so they feel prepared for their future personal art projects in the instructor's classes.

Sample Introductory Exercises

Basics of perceptual drawing from a simple still life:

Working from photos: using a simple grid with a consistent diagonal

Introduction to linear perspective

Preliminary studies: thumbnails and following harmonic guidelines of pictorial composition

Basic color wheel, pigments, and other materials needed for painting

REFERENCE MATERIALS

The easiest and best way the instructor can help you achieve your desired effect in painting is through the use of references.

Your own photographs: Most students use their own photos to inspire their projects in class. These references of places, animals, people, or things enable the instructor to understand the student's vision for a particular project. The instructor teaches how to see representational elements by helping to interpret the way forms are shaped, how the relative scale of objects changes in space, and how light affects tonal values and/or colors.

Reproductions of masterful paintings: While the instructors emphasize the importance of respecting copyright of images by others, for educational purposes copying and studying masterful artworks of the old masters is a great way to learn technique as long as they are not reproduced with mal intentions but rather educational purposes only.

Magazine pictures: Since images are plentiful in the pages of Magazines, looking at them to understand how things appear in different positions and lighting situations can help with their depiction in drawings and paintings. Clippings can be mixed and matched and applied as collage in some final projects as well. The instructors encourage experimentation in their classes as there is no limit to the image-making possibilities.

Studies of ideas on paper: Your own sketches and doodles can offer plenty of inspiration for larger paintings and drawings. Why not try letting your imagination go wild? Use the elements and principles of design to bring exciting compositions to fruition.

Still-life objects: If space permits, you may bring your own simple objects to paint in a quick still-life setup (which must be taken down at the end of class) or you may use my collection of still-life objects. Please be prepared to light your setup on your own. You may take digital reference images of the still-life at the end of class.

Digital Media: Huntsville Art Supplies has some small easels that will hold digital tablets and laptop computers. More and more students use electronics to display their reference images.

Digital Reference Apps and Tools: Some instructors often uses human posing apps such as Art Pose, Art Model, and Handy, to aid in the understanding of human form when seen in different positions and lighting. These apps allow one to manipulate body positions in a virtual space. Some instructors also uses an iPad and the iPad app, Procreate, to make digital studies. It can also be used as an aide to quickly correct rendering problems in complex representational artwork. Notanizer is a great app to help simplify tonal values in a digital photograph.

Refund Policy for Class Packages

We understand that plans change and want to provide a fair and transparent refund policy for class packages. Please review the terms below:

Cancellations Before Any Sessions Are Used

Participants may receive a full refund if they cancel before attending any sessions in the package.

Cancellations After One or More Sessions Are Used

Refunds will be prorated based on the number of sessions used at the single-session rate (not the discounted package rate) and will be reduced to include the processing fees charged by the payment processor. An administrative fee of $25 will also be deducted from the total refund.

Example: If a 4-session package costs $150 (at $37.50/session), payment processing fees are 2.9% +.30 per transaction (as of 2025 and are subject to change) and one session has been used, the refund will be calculated as follows:

If a 4-session package costs $150 (at $37.50/session), and payment processing fees are 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (as of 2025 and subject to change), and one session has been used, the refund will be calculated as follows:

• Package Price: $150
• Payment Processing Fees: (2.9% of $150) + $0.30 = $4.65
• Per-Session Rate (at full package price): $37.50
• Used Session(s): 1 session = $37.50
• Administrative Fee: $25
• Final Refund Amount for remaining 3 sessions: $82.85

This ensures that refunds fairly account for the session(s) attended, the non-refundable processing fees incurred at the time of payment, and the administrative fee for handling cancellations and adjustments.

Transfers

Class packages are non-transferable. Unused sessions may not be transferred to another person or applied toward a different class or event.

Expiration of Packages

Packages must be used within the time frame specified at the time of purchase (e.g., 6 months from the first session). Refunds or extensions will not be granted for unused sessions after the expiration date.

Cancellations by the Organizer

If the organizer cancels a class included in your package, participants will be given the option to:

• Reschedule the session.
• Apply the missed session toward a future class.
• Receive a prorated refund for the canceled session(s) at the package rate.

Emergency Situations

If participants are unable to complete their package due to unforeseen circumstances, they may contact us to discuss options for partial refunds. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Policy for Instructor Discontinuation

We strive to provide a consistent and high-quality learning experience for all participants. However, in the rare event that an instructor discontinues teaching before a class package or session series is completed, the following policy will apply:

Instructor Discontinuation Before the Start of a Class Package

If the instructor is no longer available before the first session begins, participants will receive the option to:

• Transfer to another class of equal value.
• Receive a full refund.

Instructor Discontinuation Mid-Series (After One or More Sessions Have Been Completed)

If the instructor is no longer available to complete a class package, participants will receive a pro-rated refund based on the number of remaining sessions.

Replacement Instructor

If a suitable replacement instructor is available, the class will continue as scheduled. In this case, refunds will not be issued unless the participant opts out before attending a session with the new instructor.

Special Considerations

If the instructor discontinuation is temporary due to an emergency, sessions may be rescheduled rather than refunded. We will communicate any changes as soon as possible and do our best to accommodate participants.