Anna Layzell

WORKSHOP - INTRODUCTION TO OIL AND COLD WAX I will be running my Introduction to Oil and Cold Wax Medium on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July 2026. We will explore various techniques to build up luscious layers and create small works on paper. This will be the last intro workshop for a little bit as I have had requests to look at some of the techniques in more depth. The next workshop will explore the lovely and at times meditative technique, BLENDING. Date tbc If you are intere

I am running my Intro to Oil and Cold Wax workshop on the 23/24 May at my studio in the Wairarapa. Cold wax is a gorgeous and versatile medium that can be added to oil paints to give the paint transluscence, luminosity and a viscosity that holds texture. It also speeds up the drying time of the oils. Working small and on paper we will experiment with different techniques building layers and excavating back into the surface. Day two is your day to explore in more depth the tec

Whanganui Open Studios - Space Studio Gallery Space Studio Gallery during Whanganui Open Studios was a great place to be. I spent both weekends in Whanganui and popped in and out of the gallery. It was fun and rewarding to spend time there and to chat to those who were interested in my work. I am so deeply greatful to those who loved a piece enough to take it home with them and to Space Gallery for inviting me back to exhibit there again this year. Red Delicious a new Greyto

Space Studio Gallery Whanganui until 22 March 2026