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BUSY CITIES FOUND

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BUSY CITIES FOUND

I was very excited to find original photos from my Busy City series from series from 2011. The copies I had been working with were shot in terrible light and had a real yellow cast to them. It was great to find the bright and cheerful original files. Looking back on this much loved series, I also had the chance to reflect on how far I have come working with encaustic and can see all that I would do differently now. With this in mind, I am am looking forward to revisiting this series with fresh new works - to...

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Cathy Nichols new book is out!

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Cathy Nichols new book is out!

I am a huge Cathy Nichols fan and was so excited to read her new book Storytelling Art Studio. It is delicious and I highly recommend it for your library. Prefect for those new to art making all the way to seasoned professionals who are looking for fresh insight. http://www.cathynichols.com/  #storytellingartstudio

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Summer Flash Sale!

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Summer Flash Sale!

It's time for our Summer Flash Sale!! (Sale ends July 16th) This Friday morning to Sunday night. Use these codes to save at checkout. SUMMERFLASH$5 = $5 off your order of $30 or more SUMMERFLASH$10 = $10 off your order of $50 or more SUMMERSHIP = Free Shipping with no minimums. One offer code per order. Each code can be used once. Codes start this Friday and end on Sunday, July 16th

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Exploring Encaustic Classes for August & September

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Exploring Encaustic Classes for August & September

REGISTER TODAY Learn to paint with beeswax in the beautiful South Okanagan. Encaustic is method of painting where pigmented beeswax is applied to a substrate using a heat source. Through the Exploring Encaustic series of art classes Bethany guides students on their creative journey with a focus on safety and fun. Having worked with encaustic for 10+ years students can be confident in her instruction and will gain a solid foundation in this medium.    August 26 & 27: Exploring Encaustic - Intro to the Hotplate Learn to paint with encaustic using a hotplate as your palette. In this two day workshop you will...

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Exploring Encaustic Workshop: Intro to the Iron

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Exploring Encaustic Workshop: Intro to the Iron

Let's Paint with Wax! REGISTER TODAY In this fun workshop we will go over all of the basics of using the encaustic iron on painting cards. This class is a chance to relax and play with colour.   Suitable for all levels, no prior painting experience needed. All supplies provided When: Sunday, August 13, 2017 Where: Bead Trails, 13207 Victoria Road North. Summerland, BC Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm  Fee: $50 + GST = $52.50 What to bring: Snack for lunch and comfortable painting clothes. Max 6 students. 

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