This intensive workshop is designed to cover the basic principles of encaustic techniques. Once an artist understands the fundamentals of heating and manipulating surfaces, there are limitless possibilities to the versatility of encaustic painting

 

Topics Covered:

Studio Safety

Properties of pigments and mediums

Making your own clear medium

Colouring techniques

Basic requirements of supports

Texturing techniques including carving and collage

 

Details on the workshop:

ALL materials are included with this workshop

Lunch will be provided and the coffee is always on

The workshop will take place in my home studio in Glenbrook. (It is 6km from downtown and I will provide a map to confirmed students)  It is a separate building to the house and does have a furnace.  Because of the need for ventilation – please dress in layers as it may be cold.  If the temperature is extreme, the workshop will be postponed.  
Please wear old clothing or bring an apron.

Each student will need two tuna or cat foot tins for mixing wax – please bring some if you are able. If you have an old electric frying pan and/or a heat gun, please let me know when signing up.