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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...

“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...

Thank you so much for participating in my artistic journey in 2014. I hope that it was inspiring for you and that you will take more time to create and enjoy the beauty in life in 2015! Next year I have some big plans in the works. I already have a slate of encaustic classes planned for the Okanagan - and hopefully beyond! I will also be starting a women's only mixed media series in April 2015. This class series will focus on the healing nature of art, spontaneous creativity and the joy of creation. I will be taking it...