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Join me for a fun, creative and experimental introduction to painting with oil and cold wax—a wonderfully versatile medium that adds body, transparency and depth to oil paint while allowing for rich layering, expressive mark-making and faster drying times.
Whether you're completely new to the medium or looking to build confidence with oil painting, this workshop offers a welcoming and supportive environment in which to experiment, play and discover new ways of working.
Together we'll explore how to create intuitive, abstract paintings full of atmosphere, texture and depth, while developing the confidence to work more freely and embrace the unexpected.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the day you'll explore:
How to use oil and cold wax to create luminous, layered surfaces.
Building depth and texture through multiple layers.
Expressive mark-making using a variety of tools.
How to loosen your approach and paint more intuitively.
Embracing experimentation and the unexpected.
Materials, mediums and setting up your workspace.
Creating abstract compositions with confidence.
The day includes tutor-led demonstrations, plenty of time for experimentation, personalised one-to-one guidance and opportunities to connect with other creatives in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have created a series of approximately eight paintings on paper, along with new skills, confidence and inspiration to continue exploring the medium in your own practice.
Who Is It For?
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as artists looking to expand their practice and gain confidence with oil and cold wax. No previous experience with the medium is required.
Location
The workshop takes place at The Poly, a beautiful historic arts venue in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall—a vibrant coastal town renowned for its creative community and close connection to the sea.
The venue is less than a 10-minute walk from Falmouth Town railway station and has public parking nearby.
Workshop Information
10.30am–4.30pm (including a one-hour lunch break)
All materials, specialist tools and refreshments included
Maximum of 12 participants
Each participant has their own dedicated table and wall space.
Flexible payment plans are available—please email studio@lauramenzies.co.uk to arrange this.
About Me
I hold a PGCE in Art & Design and have over 15 years' teaching experience. Alongside my professional studio practice, I have been a visiting lecturer at Falmouth University and regularly teach at Tate St Ives and the St Ives School of Painting.
I hold a BA in Performing & Visual Arts from the University of Birmingham and completed my MA in Fine Art at Falmouth University in 2013.
‘I can’t recommend Laura’s cold wax and oil workshop highly enough. It’s a method I’ve been wanting to explore for some time . Her way of explaining the various mixing and layering techniques and her encouragement of intuitive, free and loose mark-making was exactly what I wanted. I’m now working on pieces at home and loving the process
Enter your email address in the box below to be notified as soon as the next workshop date is confirmed.
Join me for a fun, creative and experimental introduction to painting with oil and cold wax—a wonderfully versatile medium that adds body, transparency and depth to oil paint while allowing for rich layering, expressive mark-making and faster drying times.
Whether you're completely new to the medium or looking to build confidence with oil painting, this workshop offers a welcoming and supportive environment in which to experiment, play and discover new ways of working.
Together we'll explore how to create intuitive, abstract paintings full of atmosphere, texture and depth, while developing the confidence to work more freely and embrace the unexpected.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the day you'll explore:
How to use oil and cold wax to create luminous, layered surfaces.
Building depth and texture through multiple layers.
Expressive mark-making using a variety of tools.
How to loosen your approach and paint more intuitively.
Embracing experimentation and the unexpected.
Materials, mediums and setting up your workspace.
Creating abstract compositions with confidence.
The day includes tutor-led demonstrations, plenty of time for experimentation, personalised one-to-one guidance and opportunities to connect with other creatives in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have created a series of approximately eight paintings on paper, along with new skills, confidence and inspiration to continue exploring the medium in your own practice.
Who Is It For?
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as artists looking to expand their practice and gain confidence with oil and cold wax. No previous experience with the medium is required.
Location
The workshop takes place at The Poly, a beautiful historic arts venue in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall—a vibrant coastal town renowned for its creative community and close connection to the sea.
The venue is less than a 10-minute walk from Falmouth Town railway station and has public parking nearby.
Workshop Information
10.30am–4.30pm (including a one-hour lunch break)
All materials, specialist tools and refreshments included
Maximum of 12 participants
Each participant has their own dedicated table and wall space.
Flexible payment plans are available—please email studio@lauramenzies.co.uk to arrange this.
About Me
I hold a PGCE in Art & Design and have over 15 years' teaching experience. Alongside my professional studio practice, I have been a visiting lecturer at Falmouth University and regularly teach at Tate St Ives and the St Ives School of Painting.
I hold a BA in Performing & Visual Arts from the University of Birmingham and completed my MA in Fine Art at Falmouth University in 2013.
‘I can’t recommend Laura’s cold wax and oil workshop highly enough. It’s a method I’ve been wanting to explore for some time . Her way of explaining the various mixing and layering techniques and her encouragement of intuitive, free and loose mark-making was exactly what I wanted. I’m now working on pieces at home and loving the process
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