MELT INTO CREATIVITY: DISCOVER THE ANCIENT MEDIUM OF ENCAUSTIC
READY TO GROW YOUR SKILLS OR FINALLY LEARN THE MAGIC OF ENCAUSTIC?
APRIL 10-11, 2026 IN-PERSON
Build a solid foundation in encaustic while expanding your creative vocabulary—so you can take your work further with confidence.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This workshop is perfect for all levels. – Class size 8
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
If you ever wanted to discover the magic and versatility of encaustic, this foundational workshop is tailored specifically for you. In this two-day workshop, you’ll explore your creativity while learning about this most versatile medium.
Starting with safety and best practices when setting setting up your own studio, you’ll learn step-by-step the fundamentals necessary to create a successful painting, And, you’ll be with an experienced encaustic painter to guide you through the processes.
What you’ll learn:
- Historical overview
- The safety and temperature
- Best materials and tools to use
- Fusing: Ins and outs of using a heat gun, torch or iron
- The unique aspects of opaque and transparent colors
- Color mixing
- Adding marks and stencilling
- R&F oil sticks
- Best ways to use India inks, pan pastel
- Bonus! How to make encaustic medium and gesso
TWO-DAY IN-PERSON, WORKSHOP
DATES: April 11-12, 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: One 8 x 8 in. cradled panel, encaustic medium, encaustic paints, hot palette, pan pastels, oil sticks, razor blades, India ink, graphite
MATERIALS TO BRING: Cradled panels no larger than 12 x 12 in. (2), favorite encaustic paints and R&F oil sticks, pottery tools for scraping, blue painters tape, variety of brushes (not nylon or synthetic) Optional: hake brushes, colored India inks, pan pastel, graphite, charcoal, apron, pencil/pen, notebook, snack
Fee: $625.A