ONLINE MONTHLY LEARNING WITH PATREON
One of the things that I love most about teaching encaustics, is the ongoing connection and relationship to my students. When I was looking into online learning options, I wanted something a little different from the traditional online course model. I wanted a platform where I could not just teach technique but really support people's creative journey on an ongoing basis. Then I discovered Patreon. Rather than a one time course, Patreon is a monthly subscription where I hope to feed your curiosity, get your creative juices flowing, and provide a space where you can nurture your own creative practice.
Starting at only $5 a month, there are 3 tier options allowing you to choose your level of engagement from adding a little extra creativity in your life, to diving deep into encaustic painting, to starting your journey as a creative entrepreneur.
If you are brand new to encaustic painting, I am happy to assist you with finding the right encaustic supplies that you need to get started.
Learn online with these membership level options
Hummingbird $5/month
Hummingbird $5/month
Hummingbird $5/month
This tier is designed for anyone who wants to add a bit of extra creativity to their world and see what the life of an artist looks like. Thanks so much for joining me! You can expect:
- Creative Prompts, Artistic Inspiration
- Studio Shots, Works in Progress
- 5% Discount on Classes and Workshops
- Monthly Challenges
Honey Bee $18/month
Hummingbird $5/month
Hummingbird $5/month
Everything about Encaustic Painting and so much more! This tier is designed for anyone who wants to paint with beeswax, heat, and fire not matter your level of experience or ability. You will get techniques, tips and tricks that are covered in my in person classes, prompts and exercise that will help you find your own creative flow, and
Everything about Encaustic Painting and so much more! This tier is designed for anyone who wants to paint with beeswax, heat, and fire not matter your level of experience or ability. You will get techniques, tips and tricks that are covered in my in person classes, prompts and exercise that will help you find your own creative flow, and behind the scenes insight into some of my own processes, experiments, and yes, failures.
My hope is to feed your curiosity, get your creative juices flowing, and provide a space where you can nurture your own unique creative practice. You can expect:
- Everything from the Hummingbird Tier
- Encaustic Techniques, Tutorials & Process Learning
- Detailed instruction on encaustic techniques (collaging, masking, pan pastels, embedding, gouging, etc)
- Thorough demonstrations of safe use of tools, equipment, set up, and substrates
- Studio Resources - Including Materials, Set-Up and Colour Recipes
- Beyond Encaustics.....We will have some fun experimenting with other artistic mediums
- Insight as I troubtleshoot problems from technique mishaps to creative blockages
- 15% Discount on Select Classes & Workshops
- First Access to Select Workshops
Butterfly $30/month
Hummingbird $5/month
Butterfly $30/month
Calling all creative entrepreneurs! Maybe you are looking to work full time as an artist, open a studio, or begin teaching workshops. Perhaps you want to begin showing your work publicly, engage with new audiences, or even meet other creatives. Or maybe, you have no idea what direction you want to head in, but you are beginning to feel
Calling all creative entrepreneurs! Maybe you are looking to work full time as an artist, open a studio, or begin teaching workshops. Perhaps you want to begin showing your work publicly, engage with new audiences, or even meet other creatives. Or maybe, you have no idea what direction you want to head in, but you are beginning to feel a tug pulling you 'somewhere'. Whatever path you are on, this tier is for you.
Being an artist is about so much more than making art. Its about telling your story, finding your voice as a creative entrepreneur, and connecting to an amazing network of people and communities. I made the move from working in the non-profit sector to being a full time artist and have never looked back........and I have learned a lot along the way! You can expect:
- Everything from The Hummingbird and Honeybee tier
- Guidance for Building Your Creative Practice
- Finding Your Niche and Telling Your Unique Story
- Setting Goals, How to Make Them Happen, and Knowing When to Change Them
- Getting Creative with Your Business
- Building Your Community; Meeting Other Artists, Online and Offline Marketing, and Exploring Unique Partnerships
- Exploring Different Income Streams
- Insights From My Own Experiences with Running a Studio and Teaching Classes
encaustic classes and workshops
Encaustic Art Card Workshop
Encaustic Level II Embracing the Subtleties
Encaustic Art Card Workshop
$85
This 2.5 hour workshop is a fun way to get a taste of encaustic painting. You will learn how to layer and fuse the wax, gouging and mark making techniques, how to embed materials, basic photo transfers, and use of the hot stylus tool. Each participant will leave with 4-6 of their own original encaustic 'mini' pieces, mounted on 5x7 backing. We will be working on 100% recycled fibre mat board and using products that are eco-friendly. Perfect for framing and gift giving!
Absolutely no artistic experience required
All supplies included
BRAND NEW
ART CARDS IN A BOX!
This is one of my most popular workshops, so I decided to get creative and create an encaustic art card kit so that you can do this workshop from the comfort of your own home.
Introduction to Encaustics
Encaustic Level II Embracing the Subtleties
Encaustic Art Card Workshop
$165
In this 5 hour encaustic class you will learn the basic set up of an encaustic station and how to safely work with the waxes and equipment, how to build layers through a variety of fusing techniques, how to create texture through gouging, mark making, incising, and imprinting techniques, how to embed materials between the layers, basic photo transfers, and the use of the hot stylus tool. We will then go deeper and explore adding even more colour and imagery with pan pastels, stencils, and india ink.
All supplies and equipment included. This workshop is perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike who are looking to explore the beautiful and spontaneous process of painting with beeswax, or anyone looking to expand their creative practice. You will make several practice pieces and 1 wooden panel
Absolutely no artistic experience required
All supplies included
Encaustic Level II Embracing the Subtleties
Encaustic Level II Embracing the Subtleties
Encaustic Level II Embracing the Subtleties
$165
When we first begin to explore the art of encaustic painting, the wax flows in beautiful and often unpredictable ways. This 5 hour class will look at the subtle ways in which the wax moves and the relationship between heat and outcome. We will build on the techniques learned in Introduction to Encaustics and introduce new ways to create imagery, texture, and effect; such as filling lines with wax and oil, oil sticks, masking off areas, and a variety of stylus tips. We will also get creative with eco-friendly stenciling and gold leaf. We will spend some time mastering the encaustic iron, and take a few risks along the way.
Introduction to Encaustics required.
Panels not included (max size of 16x20)
Creative Flow Class
2 Day Intensive Introduction to Encaustic Painting
Encaustic Level II Embracing the Subtleties
$120
When we enter into a state of 'flow', we enter a state of simultaneous deep relaxation and heightened focus and awareness. Time becomes inconsequential and our mind makes creative connections as our sense of self-doubt evaporates. Creating art is a wonderful way to enter into this meditative state of 'flow'.
We will begin each class with exercises designed to help us tap into our creative spirit, followed by several hours of encaustic painting in a shared, supportive and creative environment.
While the focus of this class is on process rather than technique, it is a wonderful opportunity to tap into the wealth of group experience as we help one another further develop the skills we have learned in past workshops and in our own artistic practices. This class is designed to help us each elevate our own work while at the same time building networks and strengthening community.
Previous encaustic experience required.
Panels not included (max size of 16x20)
"Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things". Edgar Degas
2 Day Intensive Introduction to Encaustic Painting
2 Day Intensive Introduction to Encaustic Painting
2 Day Intensive Introduction to Encaustic Painting
$275
Over the course of 2 days we will cover safety and general information about encaustic painting, how to set up a home studio and source supplies. You will learn how to mix an encaustic palette, how to layer and fuse the wax, and how to embed objects between layers. We will make marks and create texture through a number of techniques such as incising, imprinting, and scraping back layers. We will cover basic photo transfers, the hot stylus tool, including the brush tip, pan pastels and india ink. We will explore a variety of stencilling techniques such as using stencils with pan pastels, stencilling with wax, and how to get creative with eco-friendly stencilling. Oil sticks and using oil paint, including how to fill lines will also be covered.
No experience required.
Panels not included (max size of 16x20)
You will work on several panels over the course of this class.
4 day Immersive Encaustic Experience
2 Day Intensive Introduction to Encaustic Painting
2 Day Intensive Introduction to Encaustic Painting
$535
Over the course of 4 days we will cover safety and general information about encaustic painting, hot to set up a home studio and source supplies. You will learn how to mix an encaustic palette, how to layer and fuse the wax, and how to embed objects between layers. We will make marks and create texture through a number of techniques such as incising, imprinting, and scraping back layers. We will cover basic photo transfers, the hot stylus tool, pan pastels and india ink. We will explore a variety of stencilling techniques such as using stencils with pan pastels, stencilling with wax, and how to get creative with eco-friendly stencilling. Oil sticks, oil paint, and gold leaf will be introduced to highlight the effects of the wax. Glazing, filling lines with oil and wax, and dry brushing techniques will also be covered. We will also spend some time exploring how to mask off areas and how to master the iron.
The 4 days will allow time for group instruction, individual guidance, and exercises designed to help us explore our unique creative processes, along with ample time on the griddles.
No experience required.
Panels not included (max size of 16x20)
You will work on several panels over the course of this class.
FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL
Can't make it to the studio? No problem! I have an online learning platform loaded with video tutorials, creative prompts, skill building exercises, & so much more! $18 a month gives you unlimited access to all content for as long as you're a member.
Go there now and enjoy a free video tutorial on working with pan pastels and stencils.