Are you curious about the magic of encaustic wax? Join us Sunday 9/28 (2 spots left) or Sunday 10/19 (5 spots left) from 1pm-4pm at Fern and Skye! In this three-hour, hands-on encaustic workshop, students will:

• Learn the basics of encaustic painting and different materials that can be used with the medium

• Experiment with different techniques such as accretion, shellac burn, mark-making, and mixed media

• Cover encaustic essentials such as safety, materials, and studio setup

What's Included:

• All materials & supplies

• Practice panels

• A ready-to-hang ¾” cradled 8x8 wood panel

• 10% off any in-store purchases that day!

Students are also welcome to bring their own supplemental materials or purchase additional panels the day of the class. Previous encaustic experience is not required, just come ready to learn and get a little bit messy! This course is semi-private, with a maximum of 6 attendees, to ensure I have enough time to assist all students. Spaces are limited, but a minimum of 2 people will be required for the course. Refunds will be issued if the course does not fill.

Already have prior encaustic experience, but what to hone your skills? This class is still for you! Use this as open studio time with whatever assistance you need.

Encaustic paintings are created by melting beeswax, damar resin (from trees!) and pigment together, and painted with a layering process. Each layer is fused with heat. Encaustic can be built up, carved, and scraped down to reveal layers underneath. Other media such as paper can also be added for a fun mixed-media piece. Encaustic is an ancient medium and has been used for thousands of years. Some of the oldest paintings date back to the 1st century BC! It has made a resurgence in popularity over the last 40 years.

CLASS LOCATION:

Fern and Skye; 46 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

About the Instructor:

Sarah has been working with encaustic for over 10 years. She fell in love with the medium after taking intensive workshops in both Chicago and Denver. Sarah’s favorite part about working with encaustic is creating pieces with texture you just want to touch! Sarah is represented by two galleries in Denver and has work in private collections around the country.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an outdoor event! Should we need to reschedule or cancel due to weather, we will use the contact information provided. Please provide a reachable email and phone number at checkout. Refunds will be provided if the workshop is canceled due to weather or if you are unable to make a potential rescheduled date.