* photos by Alyssa Henry Photography
Summer 2019
Custom workshops are available for groups of 3, year round
contact me to book a workshop date
(These can be any day of the week that works for the group and for my schedule.)
*during the summer months I do not offer scheduled workshops,
they will resume October 2019 and will be offered every 4-6 weeks.
About my Intro to Encaustic Workshops
Content includes:
Overview of encaustic painting terms and materials
Encaustic studio set up and safety
Painting with molten wax, making smooth and textured surfaces and layering paint
Fusing-use of heat gun in encaustic painting
Introduction to toner image transfers
Mark making, use of oil pastels, artist wax crayons, deco foil and saral transfer paper
Class syllabus with encaustic terms, artists & material resources
Care of encaustic artwork
The workshops are both demonstration and hands-on
You will paint on 1-2 10"x10" paintings during a class day
A full in-studio workshop is 3 students, this ensures access to supplies and instructor 1:1 support
Some painting experience suggested but not required
My workshops are designed to give you a strong foundation in both handling encaustic paint, and fusing, as encaustic painting is a two step process. You are encouraged to use a limited number of colors and follow your creative voice while you learn to paint in encaustic. I believe in encouraging 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.
Content includes:
Overview of encaustic painting terms and materials
Encaustic studio set up and safety
Painting with molten wax, making smooth and textured surfaces and layering paint
Fusing-use of heat gun in encaustic painting
Introduction to toner image transfers
Mark making, use of oil pastels, artist wax crayons, deco foil and saral transfer paper
Class syllabus with encaustic terms, artists & material resources
Care of encaustic artwork
The workshops are both demonstration and hands-on
You will paint on 1-2 10"x10" paintings during a class day
A full in-studio workshop is 3 students, this ensures access to supplies and instructor 1:1 support
Some painting experience suggested but not required
My workshops are designed to give you a strong foundation in both handling encaustic paint, and fusing, as encaustic painting is a two step process. You are encouraged to use a limited number of colors and follow your creative voice while you learn to paint in encaustic. I believe in encouraging 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.
Custom workshops
You can book a Custom Workshop for 3-4 people, this is available year round.
Workshops are 5.5 hours, including a lunch break. Workshops run from 10:00-3:30, (time can be adjusted to 9:30-3:30 or 10:30-4:00 if that works better for your group)
I cover the same content as an Intro Workshop, and can also be personalized-contact me for
more info.
There are a wonderful way to spend a creative, challenging day with a small group of friends or family.
These workshops are for adults and older teens. (15+).
How it works:
Find a group of 3 or 4 participants.
Contact me with possible dates.
Once we find a date that works, I put you on my calendar for a workshop.
You'll pay for one spot to hold the date, the other spots can be paid for in advance, or the day of the class.
$135 per person, 3 minimum, up to 4 participants.
Email for more info or to schedule.
Custom workshops
You can book a Custom Workshop for 3-4 people, this is available year round.
Workshops are 5.5 hours, including a lunch break. Workshops run from 10:00-3:30, (time can be adjusted to 9:30-3:30 or 10:30-4:00 if that works better for your group)
I cover the same content as an Intro Workshop, and can also be personalized-contact me for
more info.
There are a wonderful way to spend a creative, challenging day with a small group of friends or family.
These workshops are for adults and older teens. (15+).
How it works:
Find a group of 3 or 4 participants.
Contact me with possible dates.
Once we find a date that works, I put you on my calendar for a workshop.
You'll pay for one spot to hold the date, the other spots can be paid for in advance, or the day of the class.
$135 per person, 3 minimum, up to 4 participants.
Email for more info or to schedule.
New! One on one studio sessions
If you have taken a workshop with me and want some more time refreshing techniques and brushing up getting comfortable handling encaustic paint-this is the perfect option for you. We'll spend 3 or more hours in the studio, review and refine painting and fusing techniques, answer questions and get you confident to try encaustic painting on your own.
If you have a heat gun, torch or other supplies you want to try with a little help-this is a great way to get more familiar with them and compare how they work for you.
$50/hr includes supplies. (minimum 3 hour booking).
This can usually be booked on fairly short notice. Contact me to schedule.
If you have a heat gun, torch or other supplies you want to try with a little help-this is a great way to get more familiar with them and compare how they work for you.
$50/hr includes supplies. (minimum 3 hour booking).
This can usually be booked on fairly short notice. Contact me to schedule.
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From my 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
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