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.

Atmospheric landscapes

Exploring oil & cold wax

Advanced oil & cold wax

Oil & cold wax Masterclass

Materials & tools

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!

   

 

2025 workshops

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • 7 - 10 July 2025, Advanced oils and cold wax, Gibsons School of Art, Vancouver, Canada. Please sign-up here if you would like to be notified when bookings are live.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are unable to attend a workshop or feel you would benefit from some individual time, I offer one-to-one sessions.

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