October 25 Saturday all day workshop at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, VA

Full as of 9/13

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic in a supportive, experimental and fun atmosphere

All Levels

Encaustic is a luminous medium that is made up of molten beeswax, pigment and resin. It can be smooth and shiny or textured and three-dimensional all on the same painting. We will explore melting and fusing the wax, making clean lines and edges, texture, and collage. Encaustic is ideal for working abstractly or in a more representational style. You will be given a small wooden panel (4x5”) for each of the techniques demonstrated, and you can bring your own 9x12 inch boards for larger work. The instructor will provide equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools. No encaustic experience is necessary. For students who have taken encaustic painting in the past this is an opportunity to review processes, delve into an idea more deeply or try something new.

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org

October 22 Six Wednesday afternoons 1-330pm at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, VA visarts.org

2 spots open as of 10/12

All Levels.

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic in a supportive, experimental and fun atmosphere.

All Levels

Encaustic is a luminous medium that is made of molton beeswax, pigment and resin. It can be smooth and shiny, textured and three-dimensional all on the same painting. It is ideal for working abstractly or in a more representational style.  Encaustic, once an ancient process, is now updated with new tools and equipment. We will explore melting and fusing, line and edge, collage and texture. You will be given a small piece of board (4x5") on which to practice each technique demonstrated and should bring wood panels up to 9x12" for larger more resolved work. The equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools will be provided. No encaustic experience necessary. For students who have taken encaustic in the past this is an opportunity to review processes, delve into an idea more deeply or try something new.

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org