Abstract Landscapes with Oil & Coldwax

A fun and experimental 3-day immersive learning experience for those who would like to learn more about painting with oil and cold wax.

A fun and experimental 3-day immersive learning experience for those who would like to learn more about oil and cold wax. The workshop will be a deep dive into various techniques and processes, and focus on how you can creating atmospheric landscape paintings, full of layers, texture and depth.
Explore new techniques, including introduction to abstraction, scaling up, and using collage. Receive personalised support, experiment with various tools and materials, and learn how to incorporate additives such as powders and pigments. The workshop covers topics from tone and value to stencilling and masking, working intuitively, and building up layers of colour.

You’ll also learn how to develop a series and find your personal voice while receiving 1:1 feedback. The workshop will also include plenty of tutor demonstrations and time for experimentation and play.

By the end of the 3 days you will of created a small series of around 15 atmospheric landscapes on both paper and board.

Please note that you will also need to bring some reference material in relation to a landscape of your choice, which you will work loosely from during the workshop. More information will be sent out about this when booked.

No prior experience of oil and coldwax is needed, just a willingness to be open and go with the flow.

The workshop will take place at The Poly, which is a beautiful, historic arts venue in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall. Falmouth train station is less than a 10 min walk away and there is a public car park at the back of the building for easy access. The Poly also has a wonderful Cafe called Solskinn where you can order lunch.

The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth. Cornwall. TR11 3EG

Other Information

10.00am – 4.00 pm each day, with an hours break

Price includes all materials & equipment.

Maximum participants 12.

A split payment can be arranged if needs be. Email me at [email protected]