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 Eureka, CA
NEW DATES-Winter 2025-26
January 11 (one spot available)
February 7
Workshop time is 10am-3:30pm. All supplies are included -$140 per day. More info below about my workshops.
Get in touch to sign up or ask questions about my workshops - Email Darla
Workshops are both Demo and Hands On
More about my workshops and what you will learn:
- An 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 will paint on 1-2 10” x 10” birch panels during a One Day Workshop
Some painting experience is highly suggested but not required.
Custom workshops
Custom workshops are also available to schedule for individuals and small groups of 2-3. One Student Private-$150 for a three hour session. One day private group- 2-3 students $160 per person, 10-3:30. Two consecutive days $300 per person. This includes all workshop supplies. You find the participants and I’ll do a workshop for you on a date that works for all.
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. I try to individualize as much as possible, additional techniques can be explored in further workshops beyond the Intro.
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