Cold wax workshops this fall

Learners at all levels of experience attend my cold wax painting workshops. There are folks who have never painted with oils and folks who have never painted at all. There is usually at least one returning student who uses the class to review techniques and explore some new ideas.

Each time I teach a could wax painting workshop I also learn something new.

One the most alluring qualities of cold wax is its versatility. It gives us the sense that there are few limitations in the ways in which we can use the medium, and so encourages experimentation. At some point in every workshop a learner will say, “what will happen if I do this?” Almost always my answer is: “let’s try it.”

Morris in September

Location: Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center, 124 W Main
Dates/time: Tuesdays, Sept 9,16, 23 and 30, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Cost: $140 (materials included)
Register: bvartscenter.org

Oneonta in October

Location: First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut
Dates/time: Mondays, Oct 6,13, 20 and 27, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Cost: $75 (subsidized; materials included)
Register: secretary@firstumc-oneonta.org

Cooperstown in November

Location: Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main
Dates: Tuesdays, Nov 4, 11, 18 and Dec 2, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Cost: $140 (materials included)
Register: cooperstownart.org

I hope to see you at the next workshop!

Upcoming workshops

This spring I’m trying something new and offering classes on weekdays rather than Saturdays.

The Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center will host my next workshop on Mondays, March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 4-6p. $130 ($120 for members) with supplies included. To register please visit https://bvartscenter.org/classes.html.

We are in the process of arranging a workshop at Cooperstown Art Association Tuesdays, April 29 and May 6, 13 and 20, 1–3p. $120 with supplies included.

These will be introductory workshops exploring cold wax medium, learning the materials, tools and techniques necessary for painting layered luminous paintings. The class is suitable for beginners, but returning students will also enjoy refining their ability to create unique expressive artwork. We will complete multiple paintings on wood panel and paper.

I am developing a workshop for folks who are interested in exploring more advanced techniques hopefully in fall 2025. In the meantime pleas get in touch if you have any questions.

I’m looking forward to painting with you!