Encaustic paint has extraordinary plasticity and transformative qualities that appeal to collage artists and printmakers as well as traditional painters. I teach private and group workshops in encaustic painting to beginning and experienced artists.

New! Open Paint

Encaustic Workshop

I’ll provide the hot palettes, heat guns, encaustic paint, medium, brushes and an open workspace. You bring a paintable panel and your creative self! This unstructured painting experience is for artists who have taken Beginning Encaustic with me.

Date: Friday, April 6th, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Place: Boulder, CO
Cost: $60, paint included. Bring your own panels.
Prerequisite: Beginning Encaustic
Register: Registration is CLOSED. Please email me for info about future dates.

Beginning Encaustic

Learn basics of encaustic painting in a playful, hands-on workshop. Topics include:

  • Hands-on fun with encaustic paint
  • The tools and equipment of encaustic painting
  • Supplies, where and what to buy
  • Transparency, texture and transformation
  • Health and safety in the encaustic studio

This introductory class is appropriate for beginning and experienced artists. Each student will have the opportunity to work on three encaustic paintings.

Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2012
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Place: Boulder, CO
Cost: $150, includes materials
Register: Registration is CLOSED. Please email me for info about future dates.

Encaustic Intensive for Artists

This information-intensive workshop is ideal for experienced artists who’d like to set up their own studios for encaustic painting quickly, economically and safely. Topics include:

  • Beeswax – where it comes from and why it’s special
  • The history of encaustic painting
  • Heath and safety in the encaustic studio
  • How to make your own encaustic medium
  • The tools and equipment of encaustic painting
  • Outfitting your studio
  • Hands-on fun with encaustic paint

Cost: $150
Size: 1 to 4 students

I schedule this class as a private or semi-private workshop on request and will tailor the topics covered to your specific needs. Please email me for more info.