Encaustic Painting Demonstration with Linda Virio

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Follow Linda as she works on a her next encaustic masterpiece. She will demonstrate her process by working with her blowtorch to build up layers and working textures on a painting she will create in front of you. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask her questions during the demonstration.

About The Art Form: Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid or paste is then applied to a surface.

About The Artist: Linda is a visual artist, inspired by gardens, forests, fields and farms. She works primarily with wax to create encaustic and watercolour batik paintings, playing with vibrant colour and contrasting textures. Linda works out of her home studio near Bowmanville, Ontario. She also teaches workshops and shows her work locally.

COVID-19 Policies: Please wear a mask when attending this event, though it is outside this is being done to protect all attendees and presenters. Hand sanitizer will be available at each table, along with the welcome desk as you enter the hub. Wayfinding sigange will be present to ensure traffic flows in the right direction and to limit any unnecessary congregating of large groups. Attendees entering the hub will also be counted and limited to the number set out by health guidelines at the time.

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• Donate to Scugog Arts canadahelps.org
• Scugog Arts Website scugogarts.ca

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Scugog Arts

Established in 2005, the Scugog Arts is a not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board of directors and is dedicated to providing a strong voice for arts and culture in Scugog Township and to promoting and growing the arts in all areas of the community. Members include individuals, businesses and organizations that participate in or support a vibrant local cultural scene, which includes theatre, music, dance, visual and graphic art, craft, literary arts, and arts education.