A 3-Day Cold Wax/Oil Workshop. Santa Fe, NM

This workshop is first about the line, its weight and use as means of structure and expression, the power and significance of color, but more importantly, how perception in art is as a dynamic interplay between the artist's intentions and the viewer's individual interpretation. We will also look at the advantages of experimentation (making things up) as you go along and the acceptance that in the process “everything can change”, that ideas, marks and colors are fluid. Friday 11/14, 5 - 8PM - Saturday 11/15, 10 - 4PM Sunday 11/16, 10 -3PM

Full workshop description at jorgeluisbernal.com 

Cost: $695.00 Tax & materials included. 4 Participants Max./ class

Note: This is an advanced class, if you do not have the CWM basics, an introductory workshop is being offered on Friday 11/14 9AM -3PM at a discounted cost when taken along with this class. 

For availability and registration, please email request to jorgeluisbernal@gmial.com

This Encaustic Art Retreat in New Mexico is a DREAM come true – a home away from home. Join me as we travel to this magical land with its rolling landscapes and picturesque views, where you can be inspired to pursue your Encaustic Art for the Soul. Here, in this place, your journey awaits you!

Explore principles and practice imagery development and learn to create a series of works while finding your voice. You will engage in various methods and techniques including photo encaustic, printmaking, incising, mixed media, image transfers, imbedding, and mark-making.

An ideal retreat for beginners and seasoned artists alike – the New Mexico countryside will inspire you as we dive deep into encaustic on Georgia O'keefe's Ghost Ranch. You will leave full of inspiration, with new artistic skills, and a lifetime of memories!

• Guided tour of the places Georgia painted and see her private residence
• Private or shared cabin with en suite bath that has views for days
• All meals at Ghost Ranch included
• Workshop instruction with most supplies included
• Photo shoots
• Imagery development
• Dedicated studio and open studio time
• Mentoring and group discussions

Click here to find out more and to register https://www.shelleyjean.com/ghost-ranch-retreat/

3-day Encaustic Retreat, All Levels Welcome
Whidbey Island, Washington
Friday - Sunday, July 11 – 13, 2025
Pacific Northwest Art School

Creating with encaustic is a dream come true for painters who also enjoy adding dimension and texture to their work. The beeswax-based paint comes in luscious colors that you can use to easily add depth and texture to your paintings.

Encaustic is one of the most forgiving mediums available, allowing you to "undo" virtually anything, giving you the freedom to be fearless and let your creativity flow. No painting or drawing experience is necessary for this class; just an adventurous spirit! 

We’ll combine several mediums within layers of richly colored wax paint, including watercolor, professional artist crayons, fabric, fiber, and oil/pigment sticks to build up depth and texture.

>> Register here. All supplies included except panels.

Don't worry if you haven't tried anything like this before. I'll have lots of tools and materials available for you to play with, and you can work in any style you choose. 

6 Day Encaustic Retreat with Kelly Milukas & Dietlind Vander Schaaf

This 6 day artist retreat will deepen your practice through an exploration of art making, design thinking, collage, upcycling, art and devotion, joy and mindfulness. In this immersive retreat, in the hidden coastal-farm communities of Tiverton and Little Compton, Rhode Island, Kelly Milukas and Dietlind Vander Schaaf will guide you building both a unique encaustic shrine and a dimensional totem. A special encaustic focus on dimensional surface treatments; collage, gilding, casting and embedding objects in wax; image transfer; creating texture; color mixing; mark making; layering; and working with other compatible painting and drawing mediums, we will explore the way art can honor happenings of the past, mark change/transition, ignite transformation, and serve as an extension of mindfulness practice.

The retreat includes 1:1 time with 2 R&F Core Instructors, a live sound bath, daily yoga sessions, enjoyment of the meditation garden; a heated salt water pool; and delicious healthy meals. Sunday kicks off with an opening celebration, studio breakfasts daily, 5 gourmet lunches, snacks & coffees, teas, beverages, and 2 group dinners.  *See the vast amount of curated materials included below.*

Experience: Participants need a basic understanding of encaustic, including application and be comfortable fusing wax paint with a torch. 

CLICK INFO LINK HERE:

E: kellymilukas@gmail.com

Online through Winslow Art Center
Tuesdays, June 17-July 1, 2025
All levels welcome

Photographers seem especially drawn to working with wax because of the variety of ways their images can be reborn in a new medium. Working with encaustic expands the traditional methods of hand coloring photographs, also allowing you to easily add texture.

Combining encaustic with photography offers mixed media artists a truly revelatory experience, showcasing its incredible versatility. Whether you’re new to the medium or have some experience, this quick-start class requires no prior knowledge, and we’ll use some supplies you may already have in your studio.

Working with encaustic expands the traditional methods of hand coloring photographs, allowing you to add rich texture and depth. The look you achieve depends on how you choose combine colorful encaustic paint, drawing materials, pigment sticks, and pastels. I’ll walk you through these techniques using two different projects, sharing how I layer materials and bring my own images to life.

The best part? The process is very forgiving. Changes can be made easily as you work, with your original photograph protected by our first layers of wax. I often work with photos taken on my iPhone, so no fancy camera gear is needed. And if you’d like to follow along step-by-step, I’ll share the same images I’ll use in the demos for you to download. Join me with an open mind, ready to experiment and explore new creative possibilities.

>> Register here! You'll also get access to free demo and studio setup videos prior to class.

UNLOCKING CREATIVE POTENTIAL THROUGH OIL AND COLDWAX with Leslie Miller March 6-9 2025

Cold wax painting is different. She is a romantic medium. In developed work she dances well with acrylic, collage, oil, pastel, and sculpture. She can be many things to many partners. She is about losing and finding, revealing and building up, she is about creating history, distance, obfuscation and also clarity.

Embark on a journey of artistic exploration into the realms of creativity and self-expression through an exploration of CWM. Leslie Miller is a kind and talented instructor, ready to help you find your own path into CWM. Through engaging exercises with Leslie the individual spark within each artist will be ignited!

By carefully examining the core elements of art, participants will embark on a transformative artistic journey, producing a series of 6 to 8 paintings that carry their own voice and expression. This workshop will also hone in on the unique qualities and techniques employed in Leslies wonderful oil and cold wax paintings, providing practical knowledge and a platform for artists to expand their creative horizons.

Students Will:

Learn multiple techniques and processes specific to oil and cold wax medium that you have not seen before

Explore & Experiment – try everything!

Get out of our comfort zone – let loose and play, use non-dominant hand etc.

Feel comfortable creating a cohesive series of work (6-8 pieces with a consistent feeling.

Have FUN and feel ENERGIZED about your art in a group of like minded students in one of the MOST creative cities around!

March 6-9, 2025

@ MUSES Santa Fe / 1189 Parkway Dr. #G2 Santa Fe NM 87507

Workshop Info:

• Cost $675

• Lodging, transportation and meals not included

• All skill levels welcome

• Max 12 students

• This workshop has a minimum enrollment requirement. Please purchase travel insurance if planning on making immutable travel arrangements.

ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION

2-Day Intensive Encaustic Workshop 

Participants will learn about encaustic history, safety, surfaces, and fusing. In this comprehensive 2-day workshop we will be exploring a variety of techniques such as incising, layering, pigment sticks, mark-making, mixed media collage, mono-printing, and incorporating photos. Designed for beginners and advanced, we will work together to focus on taking your encaustic creativities to a new level!

DATES & TIMES:

Saturday February 22nd - 10am - 4pm
Sunday February 23rd - 10am - 4pm

LOCATION:

Island Art Association
18 N 2nd St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

For more information and to register click the link below: 

https://www.shelleyjean.com/workshops/

The Enso Circle is an international online artist residency where artists in residence connect and collaborate from their studios worldwide, sharing their creative journeys and supporting each other across borders.

After five years of planning, Lyn Belisle and Michelle Belto created the Enso Circle. Engaging and acclaimed from its first term, we are opening our tenth term for new Residents in 2025. We look forward to welcoming you!

We invite interested artists to our website to view the final exhibition catalogs, read what our past residents have said, and get more information about what we offer in this three-month artist residency. 

Applications close on February 24. Orientation begins the first week of March, and the term ends in early June. 

The Enso Circle Artist Residency 

Kelly Williams Art Studio: Portland Oregon

This fast paced workshop is a wonderful opportunity to explore encaustic painting and get personal feedback around your techniques and materials to move you forward working with this luscious paint.

A firm foundation of basic skills and safety will be covered with multiple demos that will include set-up, layering and application techniques, fusing options, color mixing, surface texture and mixed media application. There will be plenty of time for hands-on practice and personal feedback. The only requirement is an attitude of curiosity and learning. This workshop is great for non-artist types and beginners, but I will also address those ready for more advanced direction in their painting practice.

I teach to the student, so bring your questions and curiosity and let’s paint! Most materials, including beautiful R&F paints and products, are generously supplied in support of this workshop.

https://www.kellywilliamsart.com/shop/p/encaustic-essentials-workshop-

Does your photography disappoint?

Learn how to photograph your artwork for clean accurate color and easy post production in this online course designed especially for artists.

You’ll learn:

• How to set up your camera(or iphone) for best results
• How to achieve consistent lighting using LED lights
• How to process your artwork using Lightroom and photoshop for accurate color.

Learn more here: Light Your Artwork Like a Pro