1:30 - 4:30 pm on SATURDAY 7/13, MONDAY 7/15, and TUESDAY 7/16

Oregon Art Supply, 1020 Pearl St, Eugene, OR

ENROLL at: https://www.oregonartsupply.com/047-introduction-to-cold-wax-medium-and-oil-3-day-workshop

Do you love texture? Seeing the history and geography of underlayers peeking through? Are you intrigued by cold wax as an oil paint medium? The goal of this intensive 9-hour hands-on workshop is to dive into the world of cold wax medium without expectations, focusing on the tools and techniques without pressure to create a masterpiece.

On day 1, we will practice basic tool-handling and create under layers. On days 2 and 3, we will begin to explore creating texture and layering techniques on semi-dry underlayers as the wax begins to dry and set up a little. We will play with additive methods including pigment sticks, wet & dry transfer printing, stencils and masking, veils of transparent or opaque color; and also with subtractive techniques like scratching, scraping, and solvent reduction.

Throughout the workshop, we will talk about contrasting warm/cool, transparent/opaque, smooth/textured on individual layers, about building composition, and about safe and more sustainable studio practices.

No experience is required or expected (but is also welcomed).

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Maximum of 6 students. Three 3-hour sessions.