INK + WAX: TWO-COLOR ENCAUSTIC MONOTYPE MASHUP

BIG MARKS. BOLD MOVES. UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE INTUITION

WITH GESTURE, HEAT AND COLOR

OCTOBER 16-17, 2026

Elevate your encaustic monotype practice with fearless marks, quiet details and unexpected color pairings that create real impact.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This workshop is perfect for all levels. Class size limited to 8.

If you want to be on the waiting list, please contact me.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

We’ll kick off this two-day workshop using black India ink—big gestures, tiny scribbles, drips, splats… whatever feels just right to you. Those first marks become your background structure for the composition. From there, you’ll layer on more marks, giving the work more energy until the composition feels just right.

Then we move to the hotbox, where things really start to evolve. Using only two encaustic colors, you’ll pull encaustic monotypes that create astonishing elements—quirky textures, bold contrasts and unexpected softness. The limited palette becomes a creative dare, nudging you to stretch your style, trust your instincts, and discover new magic in your mark-making. 

What you’ll learn:

  • How to loosen up and make fearless, expressive ink marks
  • Fresh ways to riff on your own visual language
  • Hotbox basics for creating complex, layered works
  • Tricks for getting depth and drama from usng just two colors
  • How limitations can spark freedom, flow and “wait-did I make that?” moments 
  • Best materials and tools to use
  • Combing opaque and transparent colors
  • Color mixing
  • R&F oil sticks
  • Bonus! How to make encaustic medium and gesso

TWO-DAY IN-PERSON, WORKSHOP

DATES: 

October 16-17, 2026

TIME: 9:00 am start, finish 3:00 pm
VENUE: Newbry Studios, 2055 Westwood Drive, Carlsbad, CA
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4. Maximum 8

MATERIALS INCLUDED: India ink, Masa print-making paper, encaustic medium, encaustic paints, hot palette, pan pastels, oil sticks, graphite

MATERIALS TO BRING: Your favorite encaustic paints and R&F oil sticks, blue painters tape, variety of brushes (not nylon or synthetic) Optional: hake brushes, pan pastel, graphite, charcoal, apron, pencil/pen, notebook, snack  

Fee: $625

Read how these artists gained new skills
and inspired them to take more risks in their art.

We were surrounded by beautiful art in a bright and airy studio, spacious workstations and an abundance of supplies. Nanette is such a joy to have as an instructor. She demonstrated the techniques to make prints and transfers then guided us personally to design our own work.
Mary R.
Oceanside, CA
I loved learning new skills, working with new mediums and expanding my horizons. She understood the individuality of each person and met them "where we were at in our own work." This encaustic monotype workshop did just that!
Kay C.
San Diego, CA
Loved this workshop! Nanette's ability to share her wonder and passion for encaustics in inspiring! We had plenty of time and freedom to explore with her support. I like that we were a small, intimate group.
Stephanie F.
Albuquerque, NM

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Nanette Newbry  |  Encaustic Artist
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