Introduction to Encaustic – 1/2 Day
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONGive encaustic painting a whirl in this afternoon introduction. In this encaustic taster you'll learn how to mix and apply encaustic paint. You'll learn how to safely use the blow torch as a fusing tool. You have some time to try using carving tools to dig down and create dimension to your work. All materials …
Valentine’s Day Card Make & Take (Ages 4+)
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONGet ready to show your love! Kiddos (and everyone else) are invited to come make Valentine's Day cards. This is an ongoing make & take  from 10:30am - 3:30pm. No need to book a time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Materials for two cards are provided for $5+HST. The craft will take …
Creative Accountability – Feb/Mar 2023
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONAre you having trouble picking up the habit of painting or drawing? Is it difficult to set aside time to create? Whether you paint, draw, take photos, bake, garden or anything creative, this program is for you! By having others expecting updates from you, you will restart the habit of incorporating creativity into your life. …
Introduction to Encaustic – 1/2 Day
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONGive encaustic painting a whirl in this afternoon introduction. In this encaustic taster you'll learn how to mix and apply encaustic paint. You'll learn how to safely use the blow torch as a fusing tool. You have some time to try using carving tools to dig down and create dimension to your work. All materials …
Make It Personal – March 2023
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONYou will create your own narrative-based, mixed media painting. Different materials and imagery are used to create a story, fictional or real, about your central characters. You are encouraged to bring your own ephemera that relate to the person or the story you want to create. You will have access to a large supply of …
Encaustic for Photography – March 2023
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONIn this two-day workshop you will explore many different ways to incorporate encaustic with photography. You will learn how to: mount your photos to a panel collage with wax tint the image using PanPastels distress the image using Pigment Sticks use paper as the substrate What you need before the workshop: email upwardsartstudio@gmail.com at least …
Encaustic Photo Image Transfer – 1-Day
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONLearn how to print a photograph in preparation for transferring using encaustic. You'll learn how to create a smooth layer of encaustic as a bed for your image. Then you'll easily transfer your photo using tried and tested methods. You'll then seal the image using a thin layer of encaustic medium. Finally you'll have the …
Gelli-Plate Printing & Encaustic – April 2023
Upwards Art Studio 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ONIn this weekend workshop you’ll explore acrylic mono printing with Gelli-Plates! Saturday afternoon you’ll learn how to pull a print, over-print, and use one-of-a-kind stencils and masks you make yourself. You'll also learn how to mount two of your prints. Sunday afternoon will be dedicated to waxing using encaustic. In addition to the wax, you'll …