Abstract Painting with Oil & Cold Wax
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About this event
One of 5 upcoming events at La Grange Art League, and 9,618 across Chicago.
Couldn't load pickup availability Curious about abstract painting? Discover the creative possibilities of oil and cold wax in this fun, hands-on workshop. Explore texture, layering, mark-making, and color while creating expressive abstract artwork. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike—come experiment, play, and let your creativity flow! We’ll explore simple techniques using non-traditional tools like brayers, palette knives, and scrapers to apply and manipulate paint. You’ll experiment with layering, mark-making, and basic composition in a fun, supportive environment. This is a great way to loosen up, trust your instincts, and discover a new form of creative expression. No drawing or oil painting background required. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play! Painters Tape - 3/4 inch, removable Baby Oil or Vegetable Oil - Small bottle for clean-up Disposable Gloves - Either latex, vinyl, or flexible green gloves Plastic Covering - For Table Apron - If not wearing old clothes Box - to carry home paintings. Needs to be bigger that 16 X 20 with lower sides. A box from Costco works great. Optional - Photos for inspiration, tools to make marks (Skewers, chopsticks, o;d pencils, etc. *If you have oil paints you would like to use, please bring them with to class. If not, oil paints will be available from instructor.