April 5th + 6th + 7th - VANCOUVER BC - 2024
10 - 4pm

Have you been curious about Encaustics or ways you can incorporate encaustics into your current art practice?

Open to all levels, this encaustic workshop is your opportunity to explore and experiment with this versatile, multi faceted medium. Learn the solid foundations of an encaustic practice and familiarize with the process of encaustic painting.

Encaustic is an amazingly durable art form that has been in use for centuries. Encaustic Painting involves using wax medium to which colour pigments have been added, then heated on an encaustic palette and applied to a rigid substrate however, its application goes far beyond that.

During this encaustic workshop you will be introduced to the encaustic process and the myriad of possibilities it holds, exploring a variety of techniques.

While learning the fundamentals, experiment with multiple applications of the encaustic process including, creating sumptuous surfaces and texture, painting, colour mixing, fusing, collage and image transfer. Explore colour and creating depth through use of pigmented wax, glazing techniques, adding Pigment Sticks and metallics and leaf. Through out the workshop we will discuss studio set up, tools of the trade and studio safety.

VANCOUVER (Strathcona) LOCATION

The studio is professionally equipped with everything that you will need for your workshop including: heated palettes, variable heat guns, Iwatani torches, brushes, tools and any additional supplies required for your workshop. During your time in the studio, you will have available a full range of R&F products including R&F heated palettes, encaustic medium, paints, gesso, R&F Pigment Sticks and blending medium .

Light Lunch, Coffee and Tea provided

All supplies are included for your workshop with the exception of boards, substrates or painting surfaces. Further details and additional class information will be sent upon registration.

Workshop size is currently limited to 7 participants per workshop. Payment is due at time of registration and confirms your space in workshop. Fees are non refundable, however, they may be applied towards a future workshop or artwork.