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This class will focus on the basics of encaustic painting, a technique using heated beeswax mixed with pigments that allows for rich textures and vibrant colors.
Beginner basics include learning to do the following:
Use encaustic equipment (griddle, heat gun and torch)
Fuse encaustic mediums for a smooth appearance
Create depth by layering
Embed small (dried) objects and collage elements
Excavate to reveal underlying layers
Materials: The $75 material fee includes wood-panel supports, R & F encaustic medium;, some R & F wax colors, heated palette, some brushes, heat guns, torches, some collage materials, images, things to embed; mark-making tools, gloves, scissors. Optional: you may bring to class an apron, mask for face if sensitive to the smell of heated wax, paper towels, tracing paper, your own mark-making tools, dried botanicals to embed.
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