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Make Your Mark: Explore R&F Pigment Sticks & Drawing Oils

Make Your Mark: Explore R&F Pigment Sticks & Drawing Oils

  • 30 min
  • Downtown Vancouver
    Opus Art Supplies, U1-2 555 West Hastings Street, Harbour Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada · Directions
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Draw your paint. Brush it out. Build texture. Pull a print. Discover just how many directions you can take your art with R&F Pigment Sticks® and Drawing Oils™ in this hands-on session with Megan MacDonald, Core Artist Instructor for R&F Handmade Paints.

With Megan’s guidance, explore ways to work directly on a surface, blend colour with a brush, and use tools to create expressive marks and textures. Experiment with transparency and opacity, discover monoprinting possibilities, and learn how compatible materials such as cold wax can introduce new effects.

With time to try techniques, ask questions, and explore the materials, this session takes you beyond a quick demo and into the possibilities for your own work. Megan will also walk you through the differences between the two product lines, suitable surfaces, product compatibility, and safe studio practices.

Curious to try something new? Reserve your spot and discover what happens when drawing and painting come together.

Materials - surprise deals on the day of the event!

R&F Drawing Oils

R&F Pigment Sticks

R&F Blending Medium

R&F Blending Medium with Drier

Arches Oil Paper 

Opus Essential Linseed Oil

Gamblin Cold Wax Medium - 16oz

Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plates

Disposable Gloves

Opus Palette Paper

Paper Towels & Baby Wipes - for clean-up!

 

Meet your artist

Megan MacDonald (she/her) is a Core Artist Instructor for R&F Handmade Paints. Drawn to natural and organic forms, the energy of hand-drawn lines and her work is inspired by the alchemy that occurs with the convergence of natural elements. Megan gravitated to encaustics due to its beautiful depth and luminosity, as well as the myriad... Read more
Megan MacDonald (she/her) is a Core Artist Instructor for R&F Handmade Paints.
Drawn to natural and organic forms, the energy of hand-drawn lines and her work is inspired by the alchemy that occurs with the convergence of natural elements. Megan gravitated to encaustics due to its beautiful depth and luminosity, as well as the myriad of possibilities this medium offers. Megan creates and instructs out of her studio, Crow’s Nest Art Studio

Website: crowsnestart.com
Instagram: @crowsneststudio
Facebook: @crownestart
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    Try the materials hands-on with a working artist.

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    $10 in store credit is added to your membership, for every tier. Longer workshops cost more; you still get $10 back and the rest goes to the artist.

* Opus members get $10 in-store credit when they book an in-store event priced at $10 or more. Free events and online events don't earn cashback credit. Membership is free to join.

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How does the $10 store credit work?

Book an in-store event that's $10 or more and we'll add $10 in store credit to your Opus membership, for every membership tier. Spend it on anything, in store or online. Membership is free to join.

Do I have to register in advance?

Yes—most events require registration to reserve your spot. Free demos with limited space can fill up quickly, so we recommend signing up early.

What’s included in a paid vs free event?

Paid events may include hands-on instruction, materials, and exclusive product offers. The details will be listed on the event page.

Free events may include a short, informative session led by an artist—perfect for picking up techniques, learning about materials, and sparking inspiration. You’re welcome to paint along, but it’s not required.

Will I get a recording if I miss an online event?

No. These demos are live-only. If recorded, the footage is gifted to the artist and not shared publicly.

Can I attend an online event if I don’t live in BC?

Yes! Our online events are open to artists across Canada and beyond.

Where are events held?

We host events both in-store at select Opus locations and online via Zoom or other platforms. The location and format will always be clearly stated.

I registered but didn’t receive a confirmation email. What should I do?

Check your junk or spam folders first. If you’re still unsure, email Pamela Mark at pmark@opusartsupplies.com to confirm your registration.

What’s the difference between free and paid events?

Free events are short, demo-based sessions led by professional artists—great for inspiration and learning.

Paid events offer deeper, hands-on instruction with more time, materials, or exclusive access. They’re ideal for artists looking to grow their skills.

Every Opus member gets $10 back in store credit on in-store events that are $10 or more. On longer workshops that cost more, you still get $10 back and the rest goes to the artist teaching.

Is it okay to ask questions during the demo?

Absolutely. Use the community chat to ask demo-related questions. Our host will relay them to the artist as time allows.

When will I be let in from the Zoom waiting room?

We open the room right at the start time. Arrive a couple of minutes early to avoid delays.

How can I apply to be a demo artist?

We love connecting with artists who teach and inspire. Apply here to share your skills in an upcoming demo.