The Poly at Falmouth Abstract Landscapes with Oil & Coldwax

A 3-day painting workshop focused on creating abstract landscapes using oil and cold wax. Participants will explore how cold wax adds body, transparency and depth to oil paint while also helping it dry faster, and will work in a relaxed seaside setting inspired by the Cornish landscape.

The workshop includes a range of processes and techniques for recording shapes, colours and textures in a loose, expressive way. Attendees can expect to use photographs, books and natural materials, while also being encouraged to bring their own landscape-related source material if they wish.

The tutor will share her own approach to using memory and imagination in painting. Over the three days, the workshop will cover abstraction, loosening your approach to paint, and working more freely and intuitively.

There will be painting demonstrations, personalised support, experimentation with different tools and materials, and structured 1:1 mentoring. By the end, participants should have created around 15 paintings on paper and developed their creative practice further.