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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

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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