Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th - 10 AM to 5 PM- $350 - See below for required supplies.

Explore the excitement and experimentation of painting with oils and cold wax medium!  In this fantastic new class, Mark will introduce students to a wonderful creative process and the variety of the tools, tips, surfaces, and techniques used to make gorgeous abstract works of art.

Combine layers of lines, marks, shapes and textures to create fun, expressive and colorful pieces while you loosen up, explore your creativity, and enjoy this fun hands-on experience.  There will be plenty of painting time, instructor demos, and one-on-one instruction. Learn the importance of compositions, and how to bring them to life! 

No experience required - perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

This class seats 8 students. For any questions regarding our cancellation or transfer policy, please refer to the link in our navigation bar.

Mark Witzling is an accomplished award-winning abstract oil and cold wax painter. His art is in the collection of the Museum of Encaustic Art in Santa Fe and private collections in the US, Europe and Asia. His work appears in Cold Wax Medium: Techniques, Concepts, Conversations (Crowell & McLaughlin), and Artfolio: A Curated Collection of the World’s Most Exciting Artists.  He has participated in the artist residency program at Chateau Orquevaux (France) and is a two-time recipient of the Diderot Grant. He has judged numerous art fairs and currently serves on the Board of Hope Creates and the Delmar Maker District. Mark has served as Executive Director of Craft Alliance in St. Louis and holds degrees from Macalester College and Boston University.