In-Store DEMO - Free!

Alchemy of Oil Painting - Fee $9 (Credited)
Friday, February 21, 2:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Your $9 registration fee is refunded as a credit toward any purchase in our store on the day!

Alchemy is defined as the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It is in this, the idea of transformation, that oil painting most reflects this ancient pursuit. Also, the perception of oil painting as an intricate chemistry fit only for the advanced artist, has created a sense of mystery akin to that which surrounds alchemy. It is true that the practice of oil painting requires some basic understandings of the materials involved, but it is by no means out of reach to anyone with a willingness to learn its secrets. Join Jeff Olson, the Art Education Director for Royal Talens North America, for an informative and revealing look into the history of oil painting, its composition and the working properties of both traditional and water-mixable oils.

All participants will receive free samples and be eligible to win a set of Rembrandt or Cobra Artist Oils.

Jeff holds a BA and MFA in painting and drawing and has been a working artist exhibiting for more than thirty years. He has more than a decade of college and university teaching experience in studio art, and more than twenty-five years in the art material industry with product expertise in a variety of mediums including oil paint. Olson’s lectures deliver meaningful insights into the history, development, and application of artists’ materials.

The mission of Royal Talens, founded in 1899, is to facilitate and stimulate creative expression in painting and drawing. We market inspiring and innovative top-quality products. Talens’ Art Education mission is to provide “resources for artists and instructors that engage, inform and inspire artistic experimentation and expression.”

Learn more about Jeff: jeffolsonart.com

And remember that we will have lots of one-day sales on the day of the demonstration!

PARKING Car parking will not be available in the Lenz Arts parking lot. Free parking can be found either behind the former lawyer's office across the street, former Outdoor World, or on the streets around Holy Cross Church. There are metered spaces nearby as well.

REGISTRATION:
Important! You must register to attend!
• All seating will be reserved and limited.
• Please use the "Buy Now" link below to register. If you have trouble call us and we can take your credit card registration over the phone.

And remember that we will have lots of one-day sales on the day of the demonstration!