Join Heidi Franscioni in a fun, inspiring, and supportive environment, for a 2 day Encaustic Painting Workshop!
Whether you are a painter or work in photography, college, or sculpture, you will love to add the unique Encaustic magic to your work!
Once the ancient medium of the Greeks 2500 years ago, Encaustic Painting has experienced a resurgence in the contemporary art community. Hot molten beeswax, pigments, and tree resin make up your pallet as you create luminous texture with an infinite number of techniques! Heidi will focus on imparting lots and lots of encaustic techniques as well as sharing her approach to the art of encaustic painting.
Attendance is limited for plenty of individualized attention & work space. All students will work with a personal hot plate so they don't have to share pigment pallets. Heidi will encourage students to learn & experiment with a vast variety of encaustic techniques, creating sample boards which they will take home for future reference.
Heidi has written a detailed encaustic handbook which is provided and included in the tuition. It contains thorough supplier and material lists, safety precautions, procedures, and a "sticker approach" to note taking which she developed. This handbook enables the student to focus on painting and having fun, instead of taking notes!
Students will walk away with all the knowledge needed to embark on their encaustic journey! This workshop also includes 1 hour of post workshop phone support as students begin working independently in their own studios at home.
Students may bring optional materials such as carving implements, wooden supports, photography, paintings and college materials. These materials however will only supplement supplies that will already be provided. No experience needed! You only need to bring your creative self!
