Discover Oil & Cold Wax Workshop with Karen Sako

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Price: $100 + $30 materials fee paid directly to instructor at the start of class

Discover the creative possibilities of oil and cold wax in this welcoming, process-driven workshop designed for beginners. Through demonstrations and guided exercises, students will learn how to mix the medium, build translucent and opaque layers, create texture, make expressive marks, and use simple tools to scrape, reveal, and transform the surface. Students will complete several small studies while gaining the confidence and foundational skills needed to continue working independently. No previous oil painting or abstract painting experience is required.

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Artist Bio:

Karen Sako is an award-winning contemporary painter and teaching artist specializing in oil and cold wax, mixed media, abstraction, plein-air painting, and sketchbook practice. With over three decades of teaching experience, she has worked with artists of all levels throughout the Midwest, Florida, and online. Karen believes the best learning happens when students feel comfortable experimenting, taking creative risks, and having fun along the way. Her workshops combine clear demonstrations and practical instruction with plenty of room for curiosity, play, and personal discovery. She creates a supportive, no-pressure environment where beginners can build confidence and experienced artists can refresh their creative process. Expect to learn a lot, make a mess, try new tools, and leave excited to keep painting