OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES IN SALT LAKE
2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT, 84115
Ready for a colorful challenge? Let’s grab our brushes and capture a mood!
*You can register for classes that have already started.*
Each class is 12 weeks long unless otherwise indicated. Scroll down, or jump to:
WINTER OIL PAINTING CLASSES
January 4 - March 27, 2027
OIL PAINTING: OBSERVE & PAINT
Use any medium!
Mondays 10:00am-1:00pm
Before photography, artists painted what they saw. Learn that observational approach while building composition skills and oil painting fundamentals.
INTRO TO OIL PAINTING
Materials provided!
Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm
New to oil painting? Learn the fundamentals step by step in a supportive, low-pressure class. Supplies are provided so you can try out the medium!
ART WITH INTENTION: PERSONAL PROJECTS
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
Why paint? This class explores your personal motivation and how it shapes your art. This class is also designed for those wanting extra studio time with instructor support!
Tuition Assistance & Accessible Art information here!
Please contact us with any questions.
FALL PAINTING CLASSES
September 8 - December 7, 2026
PAINTING: EN PLEIN AIR (BEGINNING TO ADVANCED)
Use any medium!
8 Weeks
Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm
You will learn how to choose what is most essential to your painting, as well as how to work with changing light and weather.
PAINTING: NARRATIVE AND METAPHOR
Use any medium!
Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm
This class will explore personal narrative and using metaphors. What is the meaning of our paintings?
ACRYLIC PAINTING: BEGINNING COLOR SCHEMES USING HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Ages 50+
Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm
By learning how to paint with acrylic and getting an introduction to the history of photography, it's like getting 2 classes in one!
OIL PAINTING: PAINTING FROM YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS
Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm
Have a beautiful image you’ve been wanting to put to canvas? Learn how to in this beginner-friendly class!
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY & PAINTING
Saturdays 4:00-5:00pm
Learn the basics of brush and ink while creating Chinese characters and simple ink paintings in a beginner-friendly class.
Tuition Assistance & Accessible Art information here!
Please contact us with any questions.
WINTER OIL & ACRYLIC CLASSES
Currently being updated. Please sign up here to be informed when winter classes become available!
As an organization that deeply believes in the transformative power of art, Visual Art Institute is committed to being a welcoming and respectful space for people of all backgrounds. We honor and uplift the freedom of human expression.
Main Location: 2900 S 300 W in South Salt Lake, Utah
Utah County classes held at Highland Community Center:
5378 west 10400 North Street, Highland UT
(801)474-3796 | info@visualartinstitute.org
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