Saturday, April 12th (10 AM to 5 PM) and Sunday, April 13th (11 AM to 4 PM) - both days- $345 - all material included!!

Encaustic is wonderful for collage because of the ability to build up translucent layers, remove and reposition elements, and create dreamy compositions! In this course, we explore different ways of building up those layers in encaustic and mixed media as well as working in a series and working on multiple panels at once. We’ll be working with papers, images, wax-friendly mixed media materials, and even dimensional objects. This beginner-friendly class offers both new and experienced students a formula for developing their encaustic paintings and is a great way to understand “thinking in layers.” Bridget will cover topics not included in her encaustic comprehensive – including materials you can use on the panel BEFORE you add wax and incorporating dimensional elements like keys, rocks, or costume jewelry into your work. 

On the first day, students will start with four 8x8 cradled panels and will begin by intuitively creating backgrounds using encaustic-friendly paint, glue, and collage materials directly on the panels. Next, we’ll add layers of clear encaustic medium and start to develop the composition and establish a focal point by adding in layers of both translucent and opaque encaustic paints, collage, and image transfer – all while working to both conceal and reveal the background layer. Students will be encouraged to work on all four panels at once, developing works that (might possibly) feel related.

On the second day, we’ll cover multiple techniques for adding dimensional objects – this includes everything from buttons and seedpods to branches and matchbox cars. Bridget will also cover adding some mixed media elements like oil sticks and pan pastels to highlight elements of the piece.

This class seats 8 students

Bridget Benton is  the lead instructor in Encaustic Methods,  Nature Print, ecoprint and collage methods at 310 ART. In addition to local teaching, Bridget is a faculty member  of the international encaustic online encaustic masterclass, Painting with Fire, as well as the author of the award-winning “The Creative Conversation: ArtMaking as Playful Prayer”. Teaching credentials include the Creative Problem Solving Institute in Buffalo, NY; the Newport Visual Arts Center in Newport, OR; Art Unraveled in Phoenix, AZ; and Collage in Portland, OR. as well as the Nature Printing Society’s Annual Workshop where she served for several years as the event’s Educational Coordinator.