Newton - Local artist Elaine Kurie will teach an eight-week course in still life oil painting at Sussex County Community College from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning on March 22. Successful composition, color mixing, perspective, value and color relationships, and learning how to paint what you see will be emphasized. An art supply list will be mailed to participants upon registration. The class is open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. Participants are asked to bring to the first class any oil paints and brushes they already own, plus one 15” and 20” canvas, odorless turpentine, and a roll of paper towels. Cost of the course is $199. For information, call 973 300-2143 or log on to sussex.edu/cce/. Sussex County Community College is located at One College Hill Road in Newton.