Darla has been teaching encaustic painting since 2014. She trained at R&F Handmade Paints in their Instructor Training workshop, and has also participated as a student in various encaustic workshops around the US.
Intro to Encaustic One Day Workshops - Winter 2024 - Eureka, CA
March 17, 10-3:30 (one spot open)
Cost is $150 per student and includes ALL supplies. Email me to sign up.
I’ve had to put listings for April and May on hold, as I have a dog that might be having surgery out of town. But I am available for custom workshop dates, so if you are interested, message me with a range of dates and I can make it work. I’ll give the group rate of $150pp for any one day group workshops booked in the next 2 months.
“On demand” in person workshops are also available
One Student Private- $150 - 3 hour session
One Day Group- 2-3 students $160 per person, 10-3:30
Two Day Group- 2-3 students $300 per person, two consecutive days 10-3:30
Workshop prices includes all supplies. You find the participants and I’ll do a workshop for you on a date that works for all.
Get in touch to sign up or plan your workshop - Email Darla
Workshops are both demonstration and hands on
What you will learn:
- Overview of encaustic painting terms and materials
- Encaustic studio set up and safety
-Painting with molten wax, making smooth and textured surfaces and layering
-Fusing-use of heat gun in encaustic painting
-Mark making, using oil pastels, artist wax crayons, deco foil and saral paper
-Class syllabus with encaustic terms, artists & material resources
-Care of encaustic artwork
Students paint on 1-2 10” x 10” panels during a one day workshop
Some painting experience is highly suggested but not require
My teaching focuses on building solid skills in handling encaustic paint, and fusing. You are encouraged to use a limited number of colors and follow your creative voice while you learn to paint in encaustic. I encourage exploration as you learn to work with the materials, rather than instructing in painting a specific subject. Encaustic painting is challenging and exciting, being able to embrace the unexpected is important when learning to paint with molten wax.
from previous students-
"I feel equipped to try this on my own. Excellent job explaining medium, technique, creative ideas and resources. So excited to go home and try this on my own! You gave enough important info and plenty of time to use the skills we learned-so encouraging!"
Kelli C, Sheridan, WY
"I love Darla's work, but she really EXCELS at teaching too. Very thorough instruction. Very good about explaining and then allowing students to explore."
Kris L, Helena, MT
"Thanks again...I learned so much! It was a great class - plenty of time to learn and play! I hope to continue learning encaustic! And I will definitely tell others about your workshops! Thank you!"
Jamie V, Bozeman, MT
"While I do not consider myself an artist, I found encouragement from Darla and discovered that Encaustic is a forgiving medium. The art is almost more about discovering what is inside rather than producing exactly what you imagined. I am curious to learn more, and grateful for Darla's experience and heart to teach!"
Shannon Maria Miller, Bozeman, MT
"Wicked fun", anonymous
"I thoroughly enjoyed my encaustic class with Darla. It was fun, challenging and interesting. Darla offered an intimate, entertaining and inviting space for me to explore my creativity. Her support and encouragement were appreciated as we learned how to create our own work of art! Highly recommended to anyone
who's looking for a fun, challenging and creative opportunity to explore this medium."
Ken S, Bozeman, MT