Join me at Truro Center, Castle Hill for the Arts for the 17th International Encaustic Conference for my post conference workshop: Explore & Experiment - Encaustics with Megan MacDonald

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 color 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 color 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.