Waxing Wisdom – March 2021
Upwards Art Studio + Virtual 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonThis gathering of like-minded artists will stretch your creative spirit. Each month a different aspect of creativity is discussed using prompt questions, quotes, poems, and prose. You will receive an email with the discussion prompts before each monthly session to digest and contemplate. If you select the "virtual" ticket, you will join the session via …
Encaustic Primer
Upwards Art Studio 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonLearn the basics of painting with encaustic. This ancient media combines beeswax with a tree resin to raise the melting temperature and make it more durable. You'll learn the basic setup and safety. The morning will be dedicated to exploring the different heating tools, including a blow torch and iron. The afternoon will be spent …
Adventures in Accretion (Texture in Encaustic)
Upwards Art Studio 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonAccretion is the result of building up thin layers of wax into a textured painting. There are two types of accretion: organic and controlled. You will learn both types including how to start, applying the layers, and fusing. You will also learn how to incorporate using an iron to achieve the illusion of a highly …
Waxing Wisdom – April 2021
Upwards Art Studio + Virtual 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonThis gathering of like-minded artists will stretch your creative spirit. Each month a different aspect of creativity is discussed using prompt questions, quotes, poems, and prose. You will receive an email with the discussion prompts before each monthly session to digest and contemplate. If you select the "virtual" ticket, you will join the session via …
Encaustic Immersion
Upwards Art Studio 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonImmerse yourself in the wonderful world of wax in this 5-day workshop. You'll dive deep into the process of painting with encaustic. Each day will consist of two separate demos followed by ample time to experiment and play. Workshop runs each day 10am-4pm. All materials are provided. Lunch is at your own discretion. Topics include: …
Make It Personal
Upwards Art Studio 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonThis is a perfect opportunity to make a unique and personal Mother's Day gift! Create your own narrative-based, mixed media painting. Different materials and imagery will be used to create a story, fictional or real, about a central character. You are encouraged to bring your own ephemera that relate to the person or the story …
Waxing Wisdom – May 2021
Upwards Art Studio + Virtual 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonThis gathering of like-minded artists will stretch your creative spirit. Each month a different aspect of creativity is discussed using prompt questions, quotes, poems, and prose. You will receive an email with the discussion prompts before each monthly session to digest and contemplate. If you select the "virtual" ticket, you will join the session via …
OOAK Mixed Media Collage
Upwards Art Studio 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonMake your own one-of-a-kind (OOAK) art using collage and wax. The first day you'll make your own OOAK papers using a variety of media and methods. Be prepared to unleash your inner artist! The second day will be dedicated to collaging your papers, along with other ephemera and a central image. The third, and final …
Waxing Wisdom – June 2021
Upwards Art Studio + Virtual 75 Melville St, Centre WellingtonThis gathering of like-minded artists will stretch your creative spirit. Each month a different aspect of creativity is discussed using prompt questions, quotes, poems, and prose. You will receive an email with the discussion prompts before each monthly session to digest and contemplate. If you select the "virtual" ticket, you will join the session via …