Barbara Weiss

Featured Class:
Process and Play in Oil and Cold Wax Painting: Discovering Your Visual “Voice” with Color, Pattern, Layers, and Line

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
October 9-11, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join me for a playful dive into the world of oil and cold wax painting! In this workshop, we’ll explore how color, line, shape, and texture can be layered to create vibrant abstract paintings that reflect your own personal style. Through guided exercises and lots of experimentation, you’ll learn how to build depth, make expressive marks, and let the process lead you to unexpected discoveries. Whether you’re brand new to abstract painting or looking to loosen up your practice, this workshop is about enjoying the creative process and finding your unique visual voice.

Materials list:

• A basic set of oil paints or your favorite oil paints. Include tubes of black and white oil paint.
• Messermeister Bowl Scraper https://www.messermeister.com/products/silicone-bowlscraper-sbs-web
• 16 oz. tin or jar of Cold Wax Medium
• One or Two 5-packs of 11”x14” MultiMedia Artboard and/or 2-4 12x12 https://www.dickblick.com/products/multimedia-artboards
• Two medium-sized metal palette (painting) knives
• One pad of palette paper
• One or two 12 x 16” pads of Arches Oil Paper (dickblick.com)
• A roll of freezer or wax paper paper
• Four or more R & F Pigment Sticks: https://www.dickblick.com/products/r-f-pigment-sticks-sets/

The cost for the workshop is $600

Abstract mixed media painting with splashes of pink, yellow, green, black, and white, layered with textures and scribbles.
Black and white photo of a woman with short, wavy hair and glasses. She is outdoors near the beach, with sand and ocean waves in the background, wearing a scarf and jacket.

About Barbara Weiss

I have been creating for over twenty-five years. I began as a glass blower in Portland, Oregon. Later, I transitioned to encaustic painting (happy to still work with flame!) and oil and cold wax. I think of my paintings as acts of faith—exploring the space between the known and unknown. My work explores internal relationships with landscapes and journeys, including themes of disruption, transformation, and restoration.