Abstract Oil & Cold Wax Workshop
98 Paetawa Road, Peka Peka, Waikanae (in artist’s garden art studio)
Friday 13 November 2026| 09:30am-12:00pm
Saturday 14 November 2026 | 09:45am–3pm
Relaxed hands-on workshop. Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists.
Day 1 (9:30am-12:00pm)
Work through demonstrated exercises to explore layering, texture and intuitive mark-making using oil paint and cold wax on oil paper.
Day 2 (9:45am-3:00pm)
Work through some other mark making exercises on semi-dry pieces.
Karen will demonstrate taking a piece through to final stages, assisted by her abstract painting checklist. You will be able to develop and resolve work on your favourite pieces assisted by the checklist and guidance from Karen.
All materials and tools supplied — just bring an apron or wear old clothes. You will create 6-8 studies on A4 and A3 oil paper.
Tea and coffee will be supplied. Please bring your own lunch on the second day. Also bring a piece of cardboard at least A3 size to be able to transport work home. It will be interleaved with baking paper.
Please note:
Tickets are transferable but non-refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.
Places are limited to 4 participants.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Karen.
Abstract Oil & Cold Wax Workshop
98 Paetawa Road, Peka Peka, Waikanae (in artist’s garden art studio)
Friday 13 November 2026| 09:30am-12:00pm
Saturday 14 November 2026 | 09:45am–3pm
Relaxed hands-on workshop. Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists.
Day 1 (9:30am-12:00pm)
Work through demonstrated exercises to explore layering, texture and intuitive mark-making using oil paint and cold wax on oil paper.
Day 2 (9:45am-3:00pm)
Work through some other mark making exercises on semi-dry pieces.
Karen will demonstrate taking a piece through to final stages, assisted by her abstract painting checklist. You will be able to develop and resolve work on your favourite pieces assisted by the checklist and guidance from Karen.
All materials and tools supplied — just bring an apron or wear old clothes. You will create 6-8 studies on A4 and A3 oil paper.
Tea and coffee will be supplied. Please bring your own lunch on the second day. Also bring a piece of cardboard at least A3 size to be able to transport work home. It will be interleaved with baking paper.
Please note:
Tickets are transferable but non-refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.
Places are limited to 4 participants.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Karen.