Package pairs an Encaustic Painting Workshop Experience with a stay at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery

In response to growing interest from visitors to his farm, studio and Barn Gallery, Prince Edward County Encaustic Sculptural Painter, Andrew Csafordi, is pleased to announce he is now offering One and Two Day Encaustic Painting Workshops perfectly paired with a stay at the nearby Inn at Huff Estates Winery in the heart of Prince Edward County from September 1st to November 30th, 2011. Prince Edward County is located just south of Highway 401 and the city of Belleville, 2 hours east of Toronto, 4 hours west of Montreal and 2 ½ hours southeast of Ottawa.

Encaustic painting is fun and easy, using natural aromatic melted beeswax and oil paint mixed in for colour. A very friendly medium, the fast drying time allows one to create captivating works that will ignite their imagination. The warm liquid wax is applied to a wooden surface with brushes. Each layer is then gently fused using heat, resulting in a luminescent painting. Relax and be inspired while painting in a casual studio environment in the tranquil countryside. The results will delight and surprise participants. No experience is necessary.

The One Day Workshop fee is $250 per person and the Two Day Workshop fee is $325. per person (plus HST) and includes a workbook, all materials, light refreshments, snacks and a delicious box lunch prepared by Huff’s Executive Chef, Michael Hoy. There is a maximum of 4 persons per workshop.

“BEE Creative Package” registrants will be taking paintings home with them.

Located just around the corner from the Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery, the “Bee Creative Package” includes a 1 or 2 night stay in a Premiere Suite at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery for $150.00 per suite per night, double occupancy, (plus applicable taxes) and includes a delicious breakfast buffet for two each morning. Overlooking either the vineyard or garden, suites features separate living & bedroom area, king size bed, whirlpool tub, LCD TV in room and bathroom, separate block shower, double sided fireplace, fridge, garden or vineyard patio.

The Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery and The Inn at Huff Estates Winery are located near Highway 62 and County Road 1 in the heart of Prince Edward County. Shopping, fine dining, cycling, sightseeing, Arts Trail, Taste Trail and famous Sandbanks Provincial Park are all located within a few minutes drive.

Workshop bookings require 48 hours advance notice, and must be paid in full at time of booking. Additional painting materials are available for purchase. Visa & Mastercard accepted. Gift certificates available. To register, call Andrew Csafordi at: (613) 393-1572 or The Inn at Huff Estates Winery Toll–Free: 1-866-484-4667 or visit their websites:

www.andrewcsafordi.com or www.huffestates.com.

Andrew Csafordi and his wife, artist Tara Wilkinson of Love Nest Studios (www.loveneststudios.com) are part of the PEC Arts Trail (www.artstrail.ca), Art in the Heart of the County (www.artintheheartofthecounty.com) Out in the County www.outinthecounty.com, and Studio Tour (Sept 16-18, 2011) www.pecstudiotour.com. For tourist information, visit www.prince-edward-county.com.

Tags: Art, Encaustic, Huff Estates, Painting, Wine