Encaustic paint—made from beeswax, damar resin, and pigment—is a wonderfully versatile medium that can be applied in many creative ways. In this class, you’ll explore a playful technique using tissue paper soaked with encaustic paint to build a rich, layered artwork.

You will learn how to prepare your birch panel substrate, create colorful encaustic-soaked tissue papers, and then use those papers to “paint” your image. Whether you choose a landscape or an abstract composition, your textured piece can be further enhanced with pigment sticks for added depth and detail.

No prior experience is necessary. Both artists who are completely new to encaustic and those with experience in the medium are warmly welcome.

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Discover the luminous art of painting with molten beeswax in this fun, hands-on workshop for beginners. Learn a bit about the fascinating history of encaustic art, explore essential safety tips, and learn how to prepare your painting surfaces. You'll experiment with layering, fusing, and  mixing colors to create both smooth and textured effects. Embrace intuition and flow as you work, allowing the wax to guide your creative process. Enjoy guided demonstrations and plenty of time to explore your own ideas.

Discover the expressive possibilities of encaustic monoprinting in this hands-on workshop. Encaustic paint (wax, damar resin and pigment) is melted on a hot pallet in a variety of ways where you can influence the design and the way the paint moves before pulling a one of a kind print. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists interested in expanding their encaustic practice. All materials and tools will be introduced, along with demonstrations and guided experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on process over perfection, allowing each print to reveal its own unique character. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a collection of original monoprints and a deeper understanding of how to integrate encaustic printing into your creative process.

This hands-on workshop explores how to build rich surface texture with encaustic paint. Participants will learn how layering, scraping, mark-making, and heat can create depth, movement, and dimensional effects in their paintings. The class is suitable for artists who want to expand their encaustic practice and experiment with expressive surfaces, tactile finishes, and new ways of thinking about form.