Visit ‘the hive’ in the Alton Mill to see this encaustic exhibit – six artists taking part in the Winter Solstice Show! November 26 – Dec. 18/11.

Join us this weekend, and next (April 30, May 1st, 7th and 8th @ the Alton Mill (www.altonmill.ca) for Spring Awakenings, their yearly celebration of this time of year… there will be hands-on ‘Give it a Whirl!’s  in the hive (studio 201)… with me at 11am, noon, 1pm and 3 pm each day.  I will give [...]

Here is a detail of one of our new ‘composite  series’: contemplation… we did this series in collaboration, ”we” would be Daniel Beirne and  Andrea Bird.  Hours:  Open every weekend from 11am til 5pm until the end of Feb. (excluding Feb. 20/11)  or by appointment: 519-323-3437 or 519-323-7611 (cell).  Image of wall: the four new pieces [...]

  We’ve had many requests for gift certificates, and are happy to see people using them as a wonderful gift for someone in their life who would like to take a workshop, buy art, and/or some of Waxworks Encaustic supplies.  Call us at 519-323-3437 or 323-7611 to find out how to purchase one.   No minimum amount.

  On Thanksgiving weekend, the second workshop took place at the hive, and it was another wonderful day of exploration.  We have so much to be thankful for: the community of artists at the Mill, the beautiful surroundings and river rushing by, the colours of the trees this year, and our warm, vibrant new teaching [...]

Here is the group wall: Waxing Poetic at the Whole Ball of Wax!  Each of the 12 artists chose a line of poetry, song lyric or prose to base their encaustic piece on… the result is stunning!  Beside each piece is the written inspiration… this show surpasses our wildest dreams in terms of the variety [...]

Join us at the Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts for this fabulous encaustic experience! There are twelve diverse encaustic artists, from emerging to established… each of us using the wax in a variety of ways.  There will be encaustic demonstrations at the opening, and on both weekends, during gallery hours.  Location: 984 Queen St. West, near Ossington, in Toronto.  [...]

We are so happy to be moving into our new teaching and showing studio in Alton… things are starting to take shape, and the workshops are filling up!  There is still some room in the advanced workshop on Sept. 19/10, and in October and Nov. as well.  Join us for the opening celebration on Sept. [...]