I first started using cold wax with oils 5 years ago when I was trying to loosen up my work. I was lucky enough to attend a 10 day residential in Ireland which enabled me immerse myself in incorporating cold wax into my practice and I haven’t looked back since. My work has changed from almost abstract landscapes and back to the more representational work you see in my God’s Own series and continues to evolve as I experiment with this lovely medium.
Cold wax is just one of many mediums you can add to your oils to change how it behaves but what I love about it is that you can throw out all those scary rules about using oil paints.
So whether you are new to painting or a professional artist, a landscape artist or an abstract artist, then I offer a number of workshops for people of all levels of experience. All materials and tools are provided so you don’t need to invest in new equipment before you’ve had chance to try it out.
All workshops are held face-to-face in small groups. At present I am unable to offer online workshops.
Workshop Dates
The workshops which are currently scheduled are listed below. If you want to book or find out if there are places available then follow the links which will take you directly to the booking page for the host venue. Look forward to seeing you soon!
- 5 - 6 September 2024, Cold wax and oil painting, Artisan, Nr Masham
- 21 September 2024, Atmospheric landscapes, Craft House, Bingley
- 22 September 2024, Exploring oils and cold wax, Craft House, Bingley
- 2-3 October, Exploring oils and cold wax, East Devon Art Academy, Sidmouth. Contact Cathy directly to book your place.
- 19 October 2024, Atmospheric landscapes, Craft House, Bingley
- 20 October 2024, Exploring oils and cold wax, Craft House, Bingley
- 8 - 11 November 2024, Masterclass in oils and cold wax, Craft House, Bingley. This workshop is now full but follow the link to sign-up to the wait list or to be notified when dates become available in 2025.
- 16 November 2024, Atmospheric landscapes, Biscuit Factory, Newcastle
- 17 November 2024, Exploring oil and cold wax, Biscuit Factory, Newcastle
- 23 November 2024, Atmospheric landscapes, Craft House, Bingley
2025 workshops
- 10 - 13 January 2025, Advanced oils and cold wax, Schoolhouse for Art, Ireland
- Cornwall 2025 - workshops will be running in March and early April 2025. Bookings will be opened to subscribers in August and made public in September.
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17 May 2025, Atmospheric landscapes, Craft House, Bingley
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14 June 2025, Atmospheric landscapes, Craft House, Bingley
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20 - 23 June 2025, Masterclass in oils and cold wax, Craft House, Bingley
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7 - 10 July 2025, Advanced oils and cold wax, Gibsons School of Art, Vancouver, Canada. Please contact me if you would like to be notified when bookings are live.
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15 - 17 August 2025, Advanced oils and cold wax, Craft House, Bingley
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20 September 2025, Atmospheric landscapes, Craft House, Bingley
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18 - 20 October 2025, Advanced oils and cold wax, Craft House, Bingley
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15 November 2025, Atmospheric landscapes, Craft House, Bingley
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21 - 24 November 2025, Masterclass in oils and cold wax, Craft House, Bingley