Each class revolves around a cental topic. We will focus on such diverse topics as painting tools, the selection and preparation of the base materials, pigments, the painterly technique - including the finish of the paintings and their archivation. The aforementioned topics will, however, reflect current technological approaches in contemporary painting. A part of each class will include discussions focused on the market with artists' supplies and their alternatives. The students' work will function as the feedback for the discussion.