Encaustic Photography + Photo Transfer: Melted Light - Feb. 21

This workshop is suitable for beginner to advanced artists.

In this one-day workshop you’ll discover how to integrate photos into the magical depths of encaustic wax. Learn how inkjet and LaserJet images printed on paper become transformed by encaustic and discover photo-transfer techniques which add evocative imagery to your creative vision. Students are encouraged to bring personal photos and photocopies for use in class.

Explore hand colouring, carving, layering, and texturing your encaustic surface with a variety of pigmented oil, wax, and pastel treatments. Learn encaustic basics, studio set up, and safety, building depth, texture, and three-dimensionality in paintings that shine with magical luminosity. Suitable for new and experienced artists alike.

Students will complete two 8” x 10” paintings and sample boards.

All tools and materials provided, except boards. Students are encouraged to bring personal photos and photocopies for use in class.

Note: Returning Encaustic students can register in this class to work independently and receive one–on–one instruction on new techniques.

Class size is limited to 8 students for personalized attention.
All supplies provided by instructor, with the exception of cradled wooden panels, to be provided by student or purchased for a nominal fee from instructor.  

Light snacks and drinks provided.    

Accessibility: Elevator available on weekdays 8 am to 3:30 pm. Weekend students are required to climb two flights of stairs. Please advise instructor if accessibility is a concern.