Encaustic for Beginners/Intermediate Level

Want to learn how to paint with beeswax? Come join me for a playful yet informative Encaustic class where you'll experiment and explore this dynamic medium. I'll be giving step-by-step demonstrations followed by open studio time where you can create freely using the skills you've learned. Everyone works at their own pace with me standing by to assist with each step and answer questions. Watch as you slowly grow your skills using an array of Encaustic tools including painting with a blowtorch. 

Upcoming Classes:
March 25th 11-4pm FULL


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Overview of Class:

-Studio set up and safety
-Tools and supplies
-Demonstration on how to create your own encaustic puck, followed by making your own in your choice of color.
-Demonstrations on how to achieve various encaustic techniques to include smooth surfaces, textured surfaces, scraping back through built up layers, transparent washes, incising lines of various sizes, adding dots, and creating cells using encaustic.
-Open studio time to work on getting comfortable with these encaustic techniques
-Moving to larger pieces with one-on-one assistance from me
-Overview of scraping edges and cleaning up your finished painting along with information on buffing and cleaning care.

Class is 5 hours long with a break for lunch. (Coffee and sparkling water provided.) Class size is small with no more than 5 people to allow for ample one-on-one instruction. You will go home with your small experimental pieces and 2-3 medium sized finished paintings that you created in class. Come join me on beautiful Whidbey Island and spend the day learning how to paint with fire and wax.

Class price:
-$250 (all supplies provided) or
-$200 (you bring your own panels).
*10% off if you bring a friend


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