News — Bethany Handfield

“Like a lot of realist painters, I started teaching as a way to stabilize my income. I was amazed to discover that it would be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Somehow everything I had learned in my life found a place in the studio classroom. In addition, teaching forced me to objectify my thoughts and make them comprehensible to my students. But the greatest reward by far was getting to know that special kind of person, the art student. Their hunger to learn, and commitment to what Henri called the art spirit, has been a never-ending...

Where: Leir House Downstairs Art Room (220 Manor Park Drive, Penticton, BC) Class Times: 11:00am to 3:30pm with 1/2 hour for lunch (please bring snack) Registration: Pre-payment is required for all art classes and workshops (Please see registration info at the end)   Jan 17 Class @ Leir House Exploring Encaustic:  1 Day Hot Plate as a Palette - Painting on Wood Panel You will learn the basics of hot plate safety, studio set up, melting wax, laying down and fusing wax layers with a heat gun. 8 student maximum - $80    Feb 21 @ Leir House Exploring Encaustic:  Encaustic and Mixed...