The oil and cold wax abstract painting class at Art e Fekts Gallery, Pittston, was a success, being sold out.
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

The oil and cold wax abstract painting class at Art e Fekts Gallery, Pittston, was a success, being sold out.

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<p>Students learned the basics of oil and cold wax abstract painting in this four-week course with instructor Kym Balthazar Fetsko, shown.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Students learned the basics of oil and cold wax abstract painting in this four-week course with instructor Kym Balthazar Fetsko, shown.

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<p>Alexandra Kokura-Kravitz, right, and Barbara Deeb prepare materials at the beginning of class.</p>
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Alexandra Kokura-Kravitz, right, and Barbara Deeb prepare materials at the beginning of class.

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<p>From the left, Oliver Singh, Molly Carr, and Pat Pickering sit in on the second of four classes of oil and wax abstract painting at Art e Fekts Gallery on Wednesday, March 16.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

From the left, Oliver Singh, Molly Carr, and Pat Pickering sit in on the second of four classes of oil and wax abstract painting at Art e Fekts Gallery on Wednesday, March 16.

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<p>Jane Denion of West Wyoming preps her art during the oil and cold wax abstract painting class at Art e Fekts Gallery, Pittston.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Jane Denion of West Wyoming preps her art during the oil and cold wax abstract painting class at Art e Fekts Gallery, Pittston.

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PITTSTON — A course in oil and cold wax abstract painting continues at Art e Fekts Gallery for beginners with remaining classes on March 23 and 30. Students learned the basics of oil and cold wax abstract painting under instructor Kym Balthazar Fetsko. Participants are learning about materials and how to set up the painting surface, mark making and building initial layers, basic composition and finishing layers, and how to mat a finished painting.

— Tony Callaio