About this Event
What people say
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Diane
“Really beautiful medium and a great experience. Saima is very knowledgeable and approachable. She gives enough instruction and support that you end up with a lovely result.”
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Sally
“Had a really enjoyable workshop learning a new technique that was good fun. Saima was a great teacher and I would recommend this workshop to anyone.”
💚An Introduction to Oil and coldWax Painting
Join me for an informal workshop on using oil paints and wax to create atmospheric contemporary landscape.In this experimental workshop you will be guided step by step on the methods for building up paintings in layers, using wax, oil paints.The workshop will also look at mark making and will explore different ways to create textures and lines using a variety of tools and techniques.
You will be working on paper specifically designed for painting with oils and participants will work towards completing a painting by the end of the workshop.
The workshop will include information about techniques, as well as demonstrations and plenty of time for practice.
Knowledge Areas:
✨ What You’ll Explore
Working with oil paint and cold wax medium
Building layered, textured surfaces
Creating atmosphere through colour and mark-making
Using tools like palette knives and squeegees
Balancing control and intuition in your process
🌱 Do I Need Experience?
This workshop is suitable for beginners and practising artists alike. The focus is on exploration, not perfection.
🗓️ Workshop Options
Choose one session:
Morning: 10:30 – 1:00
Afternoon: 2:30 – 5:00
Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow for individual guidance.
🎨 What’s Included
All materials and tools
Step-by-step guidance and demonstrations
A supportive, relaxed studio environment
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.
📍 Location
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JD
A beautiful creative space in the heart of the city.
About the Artist
Saima Rasheed is a UK-based artist whose practice spans traditional miniature painting and contemporary landscape. Her work explores memory, place, and atmosphere through layered surfaces and intuitive mark-making.
She has exhibited internationally and regularly teaches workshops, creating warm, welcoming spaces for people to reconnect with their creativity.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Manchester Craft and Design Centre, 17 Oak Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 75.00
