Art Gems - Under My Umbrella: Intro to Cold Wax & Oil with Patt Scrivener

Art Gems are a multi-faceted, hand picked selection of special workshops providing a unique experience under the instruction of well known Vancouver Island Artists.
Instructors use a variety of teaching methods, from Demo Style (watch, learn, create) to guiding individual artistic expression, and combinations of both, resulting in a unique learning outcome.
Art Gems workshops are open to all levels of experience and showcase a variety of mediums.
All materials and supplies are included in these workshops for the convenience of just enrolling, arriving and enjoying creating.
Each 4-hour workshop is $125 with all materials provided.

Class Title: Under My Umbrella: Intro to Cold Wax & Oil
Class Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 10am
Instructor Name(s): Patt Scrivener
Class Description: Join Patt for an expressive journey into cold wax and oil painting on wood panel. Beginning with a reference image of a figure holding an umbrella, we will focus on interpretation rather than replication. The image serves only as a spark, inviting you to respond with intuition, imagination, and personal vision. Through layering, scraping, drawing, and building texture, the painting will evolve organically as you explore mood, movement, and atmosphere. This workshop is designed to encourage creative freedom, helping artists move beyond literal representation and discover unexpected possibilities within the rich, tactile qualities of cold wax and oil.