Paint abstract pieces adventurously and intuitively in this workshop at my Portland, OR studio! We’ll work on oil paper and wood panels to create with joy and abandon. I’ll show you all the basics as well as many of my favorite techniques.
Cold wax medium is a malleable paste of beeswax, odorless mineral spirits, and resin. It mixes with oil paint to create a luscious surface that can be textured, smoothed, layered, incised, and scraped back. We’ll use a variety of tools to experiment with texture and layers. We’ll explore using lightweight papers to add collage elements that blend in and become part of the painting.
We’ll play with making bold marks, adding and subtracting elements as we go. We will cultivate a playful atmosphere, using this medium where there are no mistakes!
Whether you’re new to the medium or more experienced, you’ll find something in this workshop to inspire you!
The class is limited to four students, so you’ll have time for individual attention.

Kn95 or N95 masks required. I will provide comfortable Kn95 masks. Thanks for keeping us all safe.

Supply List
A basic set of oil paints or your favorite oil paints. If you want student grade paints, I recommend Gamblin 1980. Large tubes of black and white oil paint are very helpful.
Messermeister Bowl Scraper https://www.messermeister.com/products/silicone-bowlscraper-sbs-web
16 oz. tin or jar of Cold Wax Medium
Two medium sized metal palette (painting) knives
One pad of palette paper
One or two 12 x 16” pads of Arches Oil Paper (dickblick.com)
Two or more R & F Pigment Sticks
https://www.dickblick.com/products/r-f-pigment-sticks-sets/
Six or so cradled wood painting panels, 12” x 12” or similar
Optional:
• Oil/Cold wax works in progress if you have them
• Old oil or acrylic paintings to redo
I will supply additional oil paints to share, faux metal leaf, and collage elements to share, solvents to share, venetian plaster and inks to share, texturing tools to use, paper towels, tissue paper, high quality handouts, stencils to share, and mark making supplies.

The Fine Print
Cancellation at least 14 days before the class date = full refund or you may change to another class without penalty.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee only if the space is filled by another paying student.
No show = no refund.
By registering for this class, you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.
If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.
Should any injuries or illness occur during resulting from participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton.

Join me at my Portland, Oregon studio for this 4-day beginning/refresher workshop and discover ways to create fascinating paintings with this delicious medium! We’ll cover mixing paint and wax, texturing and smoothing (with weird tools), mark-making and incising, and using additives to the oil and wax mixture. We’ll also cover composition, adding unique touches, and presenting your pieces. We’ll work on wood panels and Arches Oil Paper. You’ll leave with rich and luminous pieces, works in progress, and the knowledge to continue exploring this exciting medium on your own.
This workshop will free you to experiment with confidence. You can add and subtract elements all the way through, so no worries about “mistakes.” Some lovely things can happen accidentally, and changes are easy to make. We’ll have demonstrations, time to work, and time for sharing and questions. The process of interacting with your materials in an open and exploratory way will lead you to making pieces you love.
The class is limited to four students, so you’ll have time for individual attention.

Kn95 or N95 masks required. I will provide comfortable Kn95 masks. Thanks for keeping us all safe.

Supply List
A basic set of oil paints or your favorite oil paints. If you want student grade paints, I recommend Gamblin 1980. Large tubes of black and white oil paint are very helpful.
Messermeister Bowl Scraper https://www.messermeister.com/products/silicone-bowlscraper-sbs-web
16 oz. tin or jar of Cold Wax Medium
Two medium sized metal palette (painting) knives
One pad of palette paper
One or two 12 x 16” pads of Arches Oil Paper (dickblick.com)
Two or more R & F Pigment Sticks
https://www.dickblick.com/products/r-f-pigment-sticks-sets/
Six or so cradled wood painting panels, 12” x 12” or similar
Optional:
• Oil/Cold wax works in progress if you have them
• Old oil or acrylic paintings to redo
I will supply additional oil paints to share, faux metal leaf, and collage elements to share, solvents to share, venetian plaster and inks to share, texturing tools to use, paper towels, tissue paper, high quality handouts, stencils to share, and mark making supplies.

The Fine Print
Cancellation at least 14 days before the class date = full refund or you may change to another class without penalty.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee only if the space is filled by another paying student.
No show = no refund.
By registering for this class, you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.
If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.
Should any injuries or illness occur during resulting from participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton.

Paint abstract pieces adventurously and intuitively in this workshop at my Portland, OR studio! We’ll work on oil paper and wood panels to create with joy and abandon. I’ll show you all the basics as well as many of my favorite techniques.
Cold wax medium is a malleable paste of beeswax, odorless mineral spirits, and resin. It mixes with oil paint to create a luscious surface that can be textured, smoothed, layered, incised, and scraped back. We’ll use a variety of tools to experiment with texture and layers. We’ll explore using lightweight papers to add collage elements that blend in and become part of the painting.
We’ll play with making bold marks, adding and subtracting elements as we go. We will cultivate a playful atmosphere, using this medium where there are no mistakes!
Whether you’re new to the medium or more experienced, you’ll find something in this workshop to inspire you!
This class is limited to three students, so you’ll have plenty of individual time.

Supply List
A basic set of oil paints or your favorite oil paints. If you want student grade paints, I recommend Gamblin 1980. Large tubes of black and white oil paint are very helpful.
Messermeister Bowl Scraper https://www.messermeister.com/products/silicone-bowlscraper-sbs-web
16 oz. tin or jar of Cold Wax Medium
Two medium sized metal palette (painting) knives
One pad of palette paper
One or two 12 x 16” pads of Arches Oil Paper (dickblick.com)
Two or more R & F Pigment Sticks
https://www.dickblick.com/products/r-f-pigment-sticks-sets/
Six or so cradled wood painting panels, 12” x 12” or similar
Optional:
• Oil/Cold wax works in progress if you have them
• Old oil or acrylic paintings to redo
I will supply additional oil paints to share, faux metal leaf, and collage elements to share, solvents to share, venetian plaster and inks to share, texturing tools to use, paper towels, tissue paper, high quality handouts, stencils to share, and mark making supplies.

The Fine Print
Cancellation at least 14 days before the class date = full refund or you may change to another class without penalty.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee only if the space is filled by another paying student.
No show = no refund.
By registering for this class, you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.
If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.
Should any injuries or illness occur during resulting from participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton.[wpecpp name=”Bold and Uninhib