Encaustics

All levels welcome.

Encaustic paint is perhaps the most beautiful and durable paint that an artist can use. Made from beeswax and resin that can be polished to an enamel-like finish, it offers a number of possibilities for exquisite surface qualities. This is the legendary paint of the Fayum mummy portraits of the first and second centuries, yet its incredible versatility has made it a desirable painting medium in the twenty-first century. This comprehensive workshop, which will cover safety, equipment and materials, supports and grounds, and many popular mixed-media techniques, is a great introduction for beginning students or continuation for intermediate students. Learn and practice fusing, scraping, layering, incising, collaging, transfering, monoprinting, and a range of other encaustic techniques.

All materials included with registration.