Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th - 10 AM to 5 PM both days - $295 - All materials for class are included, but see below for suggested extras!

Encaustic is a wonderful medium for collage because of the ability to build up translucent layers, remove and reposition elements, and create dreamy compositions!

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.” And, we'll be working on multiple panels at once - a great way to experience the basic principles for developing a body of related work. 

You'll also learn: 

• Ways of developing a background on a bare wood panel BEFORE you add wax, including paint and collage 

• Techniques for creating depth and cohesion in your work 

• Tips for composition and building a structure in your painting 

• How to collage into wax 

• Building up layers of encaustic and using "conceal and reveal" techniques 

• Working with encaustic paint and building a palette 

• Incorporating dimensional elements like keys, rocks, or costume jewelry into your work

This class seats 8 students. For any questions regarding our cancellation or transfer policy, please refer to the link in our navigation bar.

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.