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

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

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...

Batik painting using hot beeswax

Batik painting using hot beeswax

Staffordshire - Next course on 3rd November 2019

We will cover batik painting and make a picture to frame. Using hot beeswax and adding batik dyes. This will be a fun creative day where you will learn how to use hot wax as a relief to block out areas of cotton fabric using tjanting tools as well as brushes and sponges etc. Then we will use the special batik dyes to create your beautiful masterpiece, you will iron out the wax before you take your picture to frame at home. Your piece of wall-art approx will be 16''x16''...

Encaustic Art - What do you want to learn?

Encaustic Art - What do you want to learn?

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 beginners class - paint with molten wax

Encaustic art beginners class - paint with molten wax

Essex - Next course on 23rd October 2019

This encaustic art course is suitable for beginners and improvers. 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 for those who do not consider themselves 'artistic' because the results are instant and the pictures vibrant. Please note these prices include materials and are the price...

Encaustic art (wax painting) workshop

Encaustic art (wax painting) workshop

Hampshire - Next course on 19th October 2019

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. I also welcome any enquiries as I have other workshops throughout the local area.

Encaustic art with Karen Tait

Encaustic art with Karen Tait

Hampshire - Next course on 9th November 2019

Karen uses beeswax and different heat tools so you will be able to create amazing paintings even with no painting experience. Create a variety of paintings by transferring onto fabric and adding different media.

Encaustic one-to-one Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex

Encaustic one-to-one Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex

One to One or small group classes will inspire you, give you confidence and set your creativity flowing. Encaustic Art uses a low heat electric iron and coloured beeswax to create unique artworks. Coloured beeswax are spread on to the iron base and smoothed on to the painting card. Different techniques are used to create a variety of textures and patterns that build to make these beautiful pictures. To book please email me using the link above. See what other have painted on my Facebook page, Catherine Price Encaustic Art.

Encaustic Art Focus with Michael Bossom - Residential (self-catering luxury apartment)

Encaustic Art Focus with Michael Bossom - Residential (self-catering luxury apartment)

Go on a journey into a deeper experience of Encaustic Art with the help of Michael Bossom. Relax into a focus and evolution of waxing work in a direction that suits you. Materials and use of tools are included. Dates are flexible but this type of workshop course is ideal for 2 people willing to share the luxury space - separate bedrooms but one shared shower facility. Each event is a bespoke occasion, so you really need to contact us for us to have a greater clarity and better understanding...

Encaustic Wax Painting, Mixed Media & Sculpture For The Love of Wax

Encaustic Wax Painting, Mixed Media & Sculpture For The Love of Wax

Intensive One on One Encaustic Wax Painting & Mixed Media, using hot molten wax and resin which is then combined with pigments. An intensive course for complete beginners and Artists wishing to learn a new medium. The course covers safe studio practice, making your own medium, the various substrates which can be used with encaustic, how to apply the wax medium using various heat tools such as blow torches and heat guns. You will learn various techniques including incising, embedding, lines & edges (techniques such as making marks beneath the...

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