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:
Ages: 8 – 12
Maximum size: 8
Available seats: 1
We accept names for a waiting list.
Cost:
$38
Materials:
$25 payable at class to instructor.
Materials fee includes:
- watercolour paper
- 5”x5” wooden board
- palette sheets
- cold wax
- palette knife
- bristle brush
- mark making tools
- nitrile gloves
- oil mediums
Bring to class:
- some mark making tools if you like (optional)
Artist: Jacqueline Raynor
More of Jacqueline Raynor’s work and bio may be seen at Encaustic Art Works.
