Introduction to Encaustics

May 18, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

June 22, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

In this workshop you will learn basic skills and safety through multiple demonstrations that will include set-up, layering, fusing, and application techniques, color mixing, surface texture, mark making, and mixed media application. This workshop is 6 hours of instruction with a 1/2 hour break for lunch.

This workshop will be held at Thelma’s personal studio space at Arboretum Artworks, 17 Arboretum Drive, Davis, CA.

The cost is $250.00 per person and includes all supplies. A $100.00 deposit is required to secure your place with the balance due one week before class begins. Deposit is refundable with an email (written) notice of cancellation no less than two weeks prior to scheduled workshop date. Space is limited. Please email Thelma at ThelmaLW@gmail.com for availability or to inquire about future workshops.

Materials provided include but not limited to: 1 - 12” x 12” unframed birch wood panel, a practice panel, R & F Encaustic Primer, R & F Encaustic Medium (Natural), R & F Encaustic Medium with Added Pigment (Lots of colors to choose from.), R & F Paint Sticks, Powdered Pigment, Brushes, Mark Making Tools, Hot Plates, Heat Gun and Torch for fusing layers, Shellac and other additives.

Past Workshops

Introduction to Encaustics

Held on April 27, 2025, this Introduction to Encaustics workshop in Thelma’s personal studio, provided students with basic skills and safety to begin their exploration into encaustic painting. Multiple demonstrations explored the processes of set-up, layering and application techniques, fusing, color mixing, surface texture, mark making, and mixed media application.