Introduction to Water-Soluble Oils
4 Week Class | Registration opens 2026-02-10 12:00 PM
This course introduces students to water-soluble oil paints—an innovative medium
that combines the handling of traditional oils with the easy cleanup of water. Perfect for
beginners or those transitioning from acrylics, students will learn fundamental oil painting
techniques while exploring colour mixing, brushwork, and layering. Through guided exercises
and a final painting, participants will gain confidence and control with this versatile medium.
This course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate painters who want to explore the specific techniques and uses of Water-Soluble Oils.
Base Tuition: $240
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- What You Will Learn:
- Understanding water-soluble oil paint properties
- Basic colour mixing
- Techniques for layering, glazing, and blending
- Studio safety and sustainable painting practices
- Required Materials:
Basic set of Water-soluble oil paints, either Holbein or Winsor and Newton brands
- Water-mixable linseed oil or painting medium
- Brushes (synthetic brushes, assorted sizes)
- Palette and palette knife
- Canvas boards or panels (3-4, 8x10” - 9x12” )
- Rags or paper towels
Emily Joyce
Emily is a Toronto-based painter and paintings conservator. She specializes in the study of paint materials, from traditional egg tempera and oil paints to contemporary acrylics and mediums. The crossover of art and science in her profession has allowed her an in-depth exploration of the history and techniques of painters from a range of historical time periods such as the Renaissance, Impressionism and Pop Art. These studies have inspired her classes and workshops at the TSA. Emily has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) with a minor in art History and a Master's of Art Conservation (Queen’s University), as well as a certificate in Traditional Materials, Methods of Painting and Restoration techniques through San Gemini Preservation Studies in Italy. Outside of the TSA, Emily works at Toronto Art Restoration in the west end, conserving a range of artworks from Tom Thomson landscapes to Michael Snow's Eaton Centre’s Geese.