Cold wax adds body, transparency and depth to oil paint, speeds up drying time, increases the paint’s workability and removes the precautions required for encaustic (hot wax painting) such as special ventilation and fire safety. It is also very forgiving and can be reworked easily until you achieve the result you want. Cold wax has a thick texture that can be carved into for dramatic effect and can be a wonderful base for collage.
In this class we will explore the possibilities of painting with cold wax on thick cotton paper suitable for framing and on wooden boards. We’ll experiment with different ways of applying the wax: brushes, palette knives and – my favourite – finger painting!
Class:
Level: All levels welcome
Maximum size: 8
Available seats: 2
We do accept names for a waiting list.
Cost:
Members: $70
Non-members: $80
Materials:
$25 payable at class to instructor covers all materials including paints and wax medium, tools, large format board, and all other supplies needed in class
Please wear protective clothing such as an apron or old shirt. If you would like, bring your own mark making tools. (optional)