News — Art Classes

We have 2 upcoming art classes here in Penticton Once in a while we have some open stock packs of paper or those that the wrapper has come open in shipping available at a discounted price. Be sure and check the paper stock and you could get a great deal!

We have some great new products in the shop from Enkaustikos. Their fabulous instructional DVD is a great way to begin your encaustic practice. Learn from the experts from Enkaustikos. In this instructional video you will learn why encaustic painting is so enticing to contemporary artists and what makes it different from other mediums. Artist Kathryn Bevier will open your eyes to a variety of techniques that can be accomplished with encaustic paints and mediums. When working on the a hotplate, keeping your paints in order is key. Encaustic painting tins are a great way to save and store your paints...

*NEW CLASS*   Thursdays, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25   5 Thursdays with Bethany Please join me for an intimate class series for 5 Thursdays starting May 28th.Each class will build on the one before it starting with the basics of working with encaustic on wood panel and working our way up to a completed and framed painting.  All supplies, lunch and snacks will be provided: We will explore:  - Studio safety - Different methods of fusing - Mark making - Mixed Media- Shellac burns- Framing cradled panels- and so much more!All leading up to a finished framed painting. ...

Exploring Encaustic: Mixed Media on Wood Panel In this fun class you will learn the basics of hot plate safety, studio set up, laying down and fusing wax layers with a heat gun. We will explore using mixed media techniques with your encaustic paintings using transfers, Pan Pastels, oil sticks, and other embellishments.All supplies are included and there is ample time for creative exploration.Where: Leir House Penticton, 220 Manor Park Avenue, Penticton - downstairs art roomWhen: Saturday, May 23rd 11am to 3:30pmCost: $84 (includes all supplies, equipment rental + GST) Please bring a lunch. Maximum 8 students Special treats for...

Exploring Encaustic: Collage with the Iron Please join me for this fun workshop where you will learn the basics of working with the encaustic iron while painting on different papers and learning how to collage using the iron. We will cover safety, set up, and will work with different papers to expand the creative exploration and create lovely collages. All supplies are included and there is ample time for creative exploration.Where: Leir House Penticton, 220 Manor Park Avenue, Penticton - downstairs art roomWhen: Saturday, April 18th, 11am to 3:30pmCost: $73.50 (includes all supplies, equipment rental + GST) Please bring a...