In-Person Courses by Shary
Vancouver, Canada
Waxing Poetic:
Introduction to Encaustic
Introduction to Encaustic
In this two-day workshop you’ll learn encaustic basics, building depth, texture, and three-dimensionality in paintings that shine with magical luminosity.
June 22-23 10 AM - 4 PM
(2 day workshop)
$375 CDN
Includes Supplies $60 Value + Tax
Flowing Light:
Alcohol and India Ink Painting on Encaustic
Explore the unparalleled fluidity, luminosity and vibrance of alcohol inks and Indian inks painted upon a glassy smooth encaustic surface.
June 29-30 10 AM -– 4 PM
(2 day workshop)
$375 CDN
Includes Supplies $60 Value + Tax
Melting Pot Masterpieces: Encaustic Mixed Media
Discover exciting ways to create evocative mixed media collage and painted foundations for encaustic painting. In this four-day workshop, you’ll explore a variety of encaustic-compatible paints, inks, mixed media, and photo transfer materials that will make your work shine with magical depth and translucency.
July 5- 8 10 AM - 4 PM
(4 day workshop)
$675 CDN
Includes Supplies $120 Value + Tax
Hot Shots:
Encaustic Photography
Immerse yourself in the evocative, layered, and story-telling possibilities of photographs secreted beneath the dreamy depths of encaustic wax in this four-day workshop. Explore techniques to print, distress and alter inkjet, LaserJet, fabric- and professionally-printed photos, so they possess the qualities of both photograph and hand-painted fine art.
July 12- 15 10 AM - 4 PM
(4 day workshop)
$675 CDN
Includes Supplies $120 Value + Tax
Learn Encaustic
Learn the enthralling art of painting with sweet-smelling molten beeswax. Discover the translucent, natural beauty and luminosity of encaustic and its applications to painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, assemblage, fibre arts, monoprinting, and more.
Shary delights in the art of encaustic painting and has been teaching art for almost 20 years. She offers a professional studio in the heart of beautiful Vancouver, Canada. Classes are small, for individual attention (8 people maximum), and suitable for new and experienced artists. A full range of artist quality art materials are included and provided in your supplies fee. Students bring nothing except wooden substrates for painting, or these can be purchased for a nominal fee in class.
Hear What People Are Saying About Shary's Courses
Such an Informative Course
"I learned so much from this course and my encaustic surfaces are so much better now that I have implemented some of your tips. Thank you!!"
Katherine C.; Review of SMOOTH: How to Create Glassy Encaustic Surfaces course
"Shary is an inspired and inspiring artist and instructor. Her many students, both beginning and experienced artists, give her rave reviews and ask when they can take another course with her!"
Coordinator, Continuing Studies Division, Capilano University
"One of our most respected instructors at Langara Continuing Studies Visual Art for many years, Shary brings a fresh and thorough approach to her teaching with a variety of exciting and innovative courses. Shary has an engaging and informative approach that students find both educational and fun at the same time".
Jeff Burgess
Coordinator Visual Arts and Commercial Illustration,
Langara College Continuing Studies
"Shary's workshop was a really enjoyable, educational day. I learnt an incredible amount about the art of encaustic and left with a piece I can hang on my wall. Shary was knowledgeable about her subject and able to impart that knowledge with ease. She was wonderfully generous with materials. A day well spent and a class I can highly recommend."
Leanne Bishop
Ruby Dog's Art House
"I really enjoyed Shary's class. It was exactly what I needed to feel motivated and excited about art again. She is a wonderful teacher. I have been an adult educator for thirty years so I don't say this lightly."
D.L.
Student
"After having taken several art courses at the college level, I found this class to be above and beyond what I have taken in the past. The instructor was excellent. Excellent course. The instructor was very well-organized and very giving of her time and knowledge."
C.M.
Student
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course as it gave me the opportunity to express myself freely and to explore new ideas in a safe and creative environment.
B.W.
Student