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ENCAUSTIC 101 WORKSHOP

Enc 101-1

August 10 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Kana Clark | Studio 1063 | Melty Space Case

Come learn the very basics and history of encaustic painting! In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of encaustic painting, as well as:
● Brief history of Encaustic painting
● Studio safety
● Panel/substrate options and prep
● Technical demo of encaustic application, why and how to fuse layers
● Terminology and tools used

You will be creating 1-2 original encaustic paintings! For this workshop I have 2 different options, a leaf or a water theme. If you would simply like to play around with the paint and create an abstract piece that is also welcomed.

Drinks and snacks will be supplied during break.

This workshop includes all materials necessary and x2 birch wood panels with additional panels and encaustic starter kits for sale.

14+ All workshops will be limited to 4 participants. This intimate class setting will allow for one on one overview and instruction.

This class will take place inside my studio 1063 at Lowe Mill Arts & Ent. Park past the guard shack, come into Door 2, turn right and I will be on the left, past the troll mural.

Materials supplied by instructor (for use during workshop):
(For each student) Encaustic medium and ready to use paints, x2 birch wood panels, x2 heat guns, hot palette with temperature regulator, brushes, palette knives, various scraping tools, tape, aprons, parchment paper, paper towels, gloves, heat tolerant working surface.

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