Abstract Landscapes with Oil & Coldwax

A fun and experimental 4-day workshop that focuses on painting abstractly with oil and cold wax (Coldwax is a wonderful medium that adds body, transparency and depth to oil paint and speeds up its drying time). 

You will learn various techniques and processes and how you can create atmospheric landscape paintings, full of layers, texture and depth.

Receive personalised support, experiment with various tools and materials, and connect with like-minded creatives in a supportive and inspiring environment. 

The workshop will also include plenty of tutor demonstrations, time for experimentation and play and opportunity for 1:1 feedback & mentoring. 

By the end of the 4 days, you will have created a series of around 15 artworks on both paper and board and leave with new skills and knowledge. 

No prior experience of oil and coldwax is needed, but some painting experience would be useful.

The workshop will cover:

• Working on paper & board

• How to develop a series & find your personal voice

• Introduction to abstraction

• Scaling up

• Tone and value

• Line and shape

• Incorporating collage

• Basic colour theory & mixing

• Compositional techniques

• Experimental mark making techniques

• How to build layers of colour (opaque and transparent)

• Working wet into wet & also wet into dry

• Working intuitively & how to loosen up your approach

• How to incorporate oil sticks and drawing mediums

• Drips, pours and glazes

• Using additives such as powders, sand and pigments

Price includes all specialist materials, tools & refreshments. 

Age 14 Plus only. 

This workshop will be led by artist Laura Menzies who has been teaching for over 15 years and holds a BA, MA and PGCE. 

www.lauramenzies.co.uk

Instargam: lauramenziesart

Abstract Landscapes with Oil & Coldwax 4 Day Workshop

Tuesday 29th September to October 2nd 2026 10.30am - 4.30pm.

Ticket: £520

A £1 Poly Fund payment is added to each ticket sold. A 50p booking fee is also applied per ticket for online and telephone transactions.

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