Give encaustic painting a whirl in this afternoon introduction. In this encaustic taster you'll learn how to mix and apply encaustic paint. You'll learn how to safely use the blow torch as a fusing tool. You have some time to try using carving tools to dig down and create dimension to your work. All materials …

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Are you having trouble picking up the habit of painting or drawing? Is it difficult to set aside time to create? Whether you paint, draw, take photos, bake, garden or anything creative, this program is for you! By having others expecting updates from you, you will restart the habit of incorporating creativity into your life. …

Creative Accountability – Feb/Mar 2023 Read More »

Give encaustic painting a whirl in this afternoon introduction. In this encaustic taster you'll learn how to mix and apply encaustic paint. You'll learn how to safely use the blow torch as a fusing tool. You have some time to try using carving tools to dig down and create dimension to your work. All materials …

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You will create your own narrative-based, mixed media painting. Different materials and imagery are used to create a story, fictional or real, about your central characters. You are encouraged to bring your own ephemera that relate to the person or the story you want to create. You will have access to a large supply of …

Make It Personal – March 2023 Read More »

In this two-day workshop you will explore many different ways to incorporate encaustic with photography. You will learn how to: mount your photos to a panel collage with wax tint the image using PanPastels distress the image using Pigment Sticks use paper as the substrate What you need before the workshop: email upwardsartstudio@gmail.com at least …

Encaustic for Photography – March 2023 Read More »

Learn how to print a photograph in preparation for transferring using encaustic. You'll learn how to create a smooth layer of encaustic as a bed for your image. Then you'll easily transfer your photo using tried and tested methods. You'll then seal the image using a thin layer of encaustic medium. Finally you'll have the …

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In this weekend workshop you’ll explore acrylic mono printing with Gelli-Plates! Saturday afternoon you’ll learn how to pull a print, over-print, and use one-of-a-kind stencils and masks you make yourself. You'll also learn how to mount two of your prints. Sunday afternoon will be dedicated to waxing using encaustic. In addition to the wax, you'll …

Gelli-Plate Printing & Encaustic – April 2023 Read More »