WHIDBEY ISLAND ART RETREAT
Layer & Carve Encaustic Art Retreat
Friday - Sunday, July 11 – 13, 2025
Pacific Northwest Art School
Whidbey Island, Washington
All Levels Welcome
Creating with encaustic is a dream come true for painters who also enjoy adding dimension and texture to their work. The beeswax-based paint comes in luscious colors that you can use to easily add depth and texture to your paintings.
Encaustic is one of the most forgiving mediums available, allowing you to "undo" virtually anything, giving you the freedom to be fearless and let your creativity flow. No painting or drawing experience is necessary for this class; just an adventurous spirit!
We’ll combine several mediums within layers of richly colored wax paint, including watercolor, professional artist crayons, fabric, fiber, and oil/pigment sticks to build up depth and texture.
Don't worry if you haven't tried anything like this before. I'll have lots of tools and materials available for you to play with, and you can work in any style you choose.
All basic supplies are included in the $25 materials fee due when you arrive in class, except for your choice of Encausticbord or wood panels. Feel free to bring you favorite carving tools with you too, though I’ll have plenty available.
Even if you're an experienced encaustic painter, there's always something new to experiment with. Come with an open mind and ready to create exciting work in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
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