Encaustic’s first precedent was in Greece to seal ships. This ancient technique was also used in the Greco-Roman Fayum portraits of mummies. The beeswax and Dammar resin used in encaustic techniques create transparencies and depth, encouraging exploration with the concept of layering and incisions.

Some of the processes involve adding materials such as collage, handmade paper, prints, drawing and photo techniques. Encaustic is ideal for “trapping” thin objects within layers of wax and making polished surfaces. Working with encaustic luscious bright paints and oil sticks is a true artistic experience!

 All Materials Included! (encaustic painting palettes, brushes, blades, boards, heat guns, thermometers, pigments and encaustic colors, oil sticks, beeswax, encaustic medium, inks and paper)

No prior experience is necessary. Only 10 spots are available!!

Instructor: Mariana Depetris