Layering + WAX: Encaustic Workshop
- Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 11am - 1pm
The Silos Studio 114
Layering with Wax: An Introductory Encaustic Art Workshop
Explore the luminous world of encaustic painting with artist and Texas State Board of Educators certified instructor, Shauna Marie Martin. In this 2‑hour hands‑on workshop, you’ll learn how to paint with molten beeswax, fuse layers with heat, and add texture, color, and depth through techniques like incising and tinting with pigment sticks.
What You’ll Learn:
The core principles of painting and fusing with encaustic wax
How to layer, carve, and tint the surface for rich texture and visual depth
Ways to incorporate paper, fabric, and found materials into your work
What’s Included:
All materials provided
Plenty of wax, pigment sticks, and collage options on hand
Printed “Getting Started with Encaustic” guide sent after class
You’re also welcome to bring personal items—such as tissue paper, favorite writings, poems, magazine cutouts, or handmade papers—to make your piece even more meaningful.