PAINT A MIRACLE’S

ENCAUSTIC STUDIO CLASSES 

Introduction to Encaustic Painting

Introduction to Encaustic Painting is a day-long adventure that will immerse you in the extraordinary and fascinating world of encaustic painting. Once you get started, you won't want to stop! The class includes demonstrations of the following basic techniques:

Recommended supports and tools

Preparing your substrate

Paint application techniques

How to build layers

Fusing with a heat gun

Color mixing to create opacity and translucence

Creating texture - accretion

Scraping and incising to reveal previous layers

Creating lines with tape and mark making

Enhancement with pigment sticks and pan pastels

$85 registration fee, $40.00 materials fee.

Encaustic Sculptural Relief I

Encaustic Sculptural Relief I offers an exciting alternative to painting on a flat panel. Using a selection of interesting cardboard and other material, you will build a unique 3-dimensional piece. Then you will apply vivid encaustic wax colors to enhance the 3-D elements of your work. Your finished piece will measure 8” x 8”. The creative possibilities are endless! 

$85.00 registration fee, $40.00 materials fee.

The Joy of Encaustic Monotypes

Enjoy the soothing experience of creating many one-of-a-kind prints on beautiful rice paper using a mixture of melted beeswax, tree resin and pigment creating uniquely organic translucent designs. Then choose your favorite to create a beautiful glass hurricane with fairy lights inside for a soft glow.

$85.00, registration fee, $40.00 materials fee.

Photo Encaustic

Photo Encaustic is an exploration of encaustic color and technique with the addition of a photograph. The inclusion of wax adds a unique ethereal quality to photographs.

Demonstrations will include how to embed your photo in an encaustic base, as well as a variety of color, mark making, and texture techniques to enhance your artwork.  

$85.00 registration fee, $40.00 materials fee.

Zen Painting with Encaustic

Using India ink, Japanese sheep hair hake & horsehair brushes, you will paint spontaneous, bold ebony marks on white Sumi paper. You will build layers of wax and paper, creating depth and softness in your piece and explore a variety of striking mark making techniques to enhance your work.  

$85.00 registration fee, $40.00 materials fee.