Are you curious about the magic of encaustic wax? Join us Sunday 10/27 from 12pm-4pm at Fern and Skye! In this four-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, image transfers, shellac burn, mark-making, and mixed media

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

What's Included:

• All materials & supplies

• A small practice panel

• A ready-to-hang ¾” cradled 6x6 wood panel and ¾” cradled 8x8 wood panel.

• Light refreshments and snacks

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

Optional Add-On: Create your own encaustic ornaments! Includes:

• 2 Aspen Wood Slices for $10 (approx 3" diameter)

• Ornaments are pre-drilled. String or ribbon will be provided

Students are also welcome to bring their own materials. Previous encaustic experience is not required, just come ready to learn and get a little bit messy! Spaces are limited, but a minimum of 4 people will be required for the course. Refunds will be issued if the course does not fill.

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 exclusively for over 9 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.