Blue Whispers II mosaic workshop Each piece is a one-of-a-kind

Each piece is a one-of-a-kind work of wearable art

Early summer on the Dingle Peninsula Co Kerry

Workshop Description: This workshop focuses on sharpening participants' approach to the key elements of tone and colour in their work

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Join mosaic artist John Sollinger (Solly) for a hands-on

Blue Whispers II mosaic workshop Each piece is a one-of-a-kindEncaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, is an ancient and richly tactile art form that originated in Ancient Greece over two thousand years ago. This technique involves fusing molten layers of clear or pigmented beeswax onto a rigid and absorbent surface. Each layer is carefully applied and then fused to bond it with the one beneath, creating a luminous, durable finish. This painting explores the expressive potential of the human form