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*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. ...

I would like to cordially invite you to my two current exhibitions. Both of these were made possible by the lovely folks at the Meadowlark Nature Festival asking me to be their featured artist for 2015. Part of that fabulous deal is also getting an exhibition at the Penticton Art Gallery. So awesome! Anatomy of a Meadowlark is currently running at Saint Germain Cafe | Gallery until  June 3rd. Located at 102 - 449 Main St, Penticton you can view all of my meadowlark paintings including the 2015 Meadowlark Nature Festival painting  "Meadowlarking" (prints available).   Bee Alchemy & the...

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...

Hi everyone!   Thank you all for being so patient while we wait for the supplies to come back in stock. When the irons arrive there will be a very small amount available as the 1st batch was almost sold out through the presale. Contact us asap if you would like us to put one on hold for you.  The 2nd batch is arriving in mid April and again these are almost already sold through as well.  Fingers crossed everything will be back to normal by the 3rd batch so far as availability is concerned. All waxes, papers, etc will...