Art: encaustic 'hot wax' art courses

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Encaustic or 'hot wax' art is a beautiful and ancient craft that offers exciting ways to create art for beginners or seasoned artists, explore texture, layering, painting and sculpting.

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Contemporary Encaustic Wax Introductory Workshop

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Introductory Workshop

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 12th July 2020

A one day introductory workshop for a maximum of two persons. Each session covers the basics of working with hot beeswax in a textural, layered way, but can be customised for Artists who are looking to take it to another level. As I offer personal tuition, please contact me for a mutually convenient date and join me in my studio on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. This unusual and dramatic coastal location offers so much inspiration for my work, and I hope will inspire you too. During the session you...

Amazing encaustic art

Amazing encaustic art

In-person course

Hertfordshire - Next course on 12th July 2020

Courses run weekdays only - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm. Contact Phil to book a time to suit you. During the workshop you will learn the techniques of encaustic wax painting. Phil will demonstrate and show you how to use this fantastic medium and you will produce several wax paintings which are yours to keep. By the end of the day you will be able to use the tools of encaustic wax painting to produce your own work. Fantasy castles, unbelievable abstracts, fabulous flowers, landscapes, cityscapes even figurative work...

Encaustic art (wax painting) workshop

Encaustic art (wax painting) workshop

In-person course

These workshops run regularly every third Saturday of the month. They've been running for over 5 years so lots of techniques have been learnt. These workshops are relaxing and we have regular attendees and also people that pop in now and again. We welcome newcomers at any time.

Batik painting day- pictures

Batik painting day- pictures

In-person course

Batik Painting - Pictures. This will be a fun creative day where you will learn how to use hot beeswax as a relief to block out areas on the cotton fabric. Using tjanting tools, a small bowl with a tube that is used like a pen but instead of releasing ink you release wax. As well as brushes and sponges etc. Batik dyes are used to create your beautiful masterpiece, you will iron out the wax before you take your picture home to frame. Your final piece of wall-art approx...

Improvers encaustic wax studio day

Improvers encaustic wax studio day

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 12th July 2020

New for 2020. For anyone who already has some experience of painting with Encaustic wax. Perhaps you have already enjoyed my Introductory or photo-Encaustic days? Or have been working with encaustic on smaller pieces and want the space and breadth of materials to expand your ideas? On this Studio day, you have the choice of painting on a larger panel (approx 60cm x 45cm) or a smaller triptych (three panels approx 15cm x 45cm each). I will be on hand to advise, but essentially this day is about you being...

Photo-Encaustic Workshop

Photo-Encaustic Workshop

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 12th July 2020

This session focusses on the technique of photo-encaustic. This is particularly of interest to those people who may have already attended my Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop (but not a pre-requisite), and who wish to progress creating photographic based encaustic artwork. The importance of creating a smooth and even surface upon which to embed imagery is vital on this one day workshop, and we will spend some time honing this skill. There are two main methods of creating a photo-encaustic painting. Transposing the printed image to the surface on paper and...

Creative encaustic wax taster session with Phil Madley

Creative encaustic wax taster session with Phil Madley

In-person course

Hertfordshire - Next course on 12th July 2020

Learn encaustic art techniques with an experienced artist and tutor. You will not believe how creative you are until you try this workshop... Fantasy castles, unbelievable abstracts, fabulous flowers, landscapes - all this and more awaits! This course is available Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm. Contact Phil to book a time and date to suit you. NB This course is for a minimum of two people @£35 each. (Individual taster session is £60). Suitable for everyone, an experience not to be missed and you will have fun - what's...

Encaustic Art - What do you want to learn?

Encaustic Art - What do you want to learn?

In-person course

Gwynedd - Next course on 12th July 2020

If you are tempted by encaustic art don’t be afraid to come and have a go. Whether you are a complete novice or wishing to develop your skills I can tailor the day to suit you. It's a wonderful way to just chill out and 'Go with the Flow'. On the day of your course you will be able to use my encaustic tools, wax and paper. If you are already working in encaustic let me know how you wish to develop your artwork and we can make a plan...

Encaustic Art BASICS online course

Encaustic Art BASICS online course

EncausticHouse is an online course platform where Encaustic Art is the focus of learning. The House is a community with a social interface so learners on the same courses can communicate and discuss if they choose to. Encaustic Art is focused on learning the basics of using the iron to melt waxes, create abstracts, patterns, landscapes, fantasy images, use with stamps and interweave with your own existing creative interests and skills. It's a lot of fun and creativity can be quite unexpected. You don't need to be able to paint...

Encaustic art beginners class - paint with molten wax

Encaustic art beginners class - paint with molten wax

In-person course

This encaustic art course is suitable for beginners and improvers. It's a wonderful vivid artform and great to produce quick pictures as well as adding to your art palette. I also love using it for card making. We will look at the wonder of painting with molten wax, using an iron and heated stylus. Students will be shown several techniques to get started, and then we will work on abstracts and landscapes as well as using the heated stylus to create more detail. Encaustic art is fabulous for beginners and...

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