Oil and Cold Wax Painting

Come learn the joy of painting with oil paint and cold wax medium!  Cold wax is a paste made from naturally white unbleached beeswax, alkyd resin, and odorless mineral spirits (OMS).  Oil paint is mixed with the wax and is used to make oil colors thicker and more matte.  By layering and manipulating different oil and cold wax layers, you will create rich abstract paintings with lots of visual texture.  We will explore many different ways to make textures as well as using oil sticks and various pigments along with the oil and cold wax. 

The class is perfect for the beginner and exciting for experienced artists to try something new. No painting experience is necessary. 

All supplies will be provided for a $35 supply fee which can be paid directly to the teaching artist. Please note this class is Adults only.

Location and Parking

Newport Art Museum classes are held in the Museum School at the Coleman Center for Creative Studies, at 26 Liberty Street. Please park in our museum parking lots or on Liberty Street.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available. Please submit an application to the education manager by 2 weeks before class begins.

Museum members receive a discount on tuition!