Intro to Encaustics: Painting with Fire

Name: Intro to Encaustics: Painting with Fire
Start: 2025-10-19T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-19T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 835 Spring Hill Rd, 24401

Schedule

Sun Oct 19 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

835 Spring Hill Rd, 24401 | Staunton, VA

Introduction to encaustic painting: Painting with Fire
I am so excited to offer an introduction to encaustic painting workshop. We will go over a brief history of what encaustic is, choosing the right surface, and the dos/don’t of painting with heat. All art enthusiasts from beginners to intermediate are welcome. I will discuss and demonstrate various techniques you can incorporate when working on your pieces; smooth vs textured surfaces, how to mix color, working transparent vs opaque, mark making, and touch on encaustic oil sticks. (This technique requires a class all of it’s own, but you will get a brief introduction).
Each participant will be given 2 panels to work on during our class. The first we will work on together as we discuss different techniques. This will be your sample board and the second is your “Do Your Thing” piece. Paint, heated pallets, heat guns/torches, and assorted supplies will be provided. Please feel free to bring any materials you would like to incorporate into your personal piece or any special mark making tools (dental tools, pottery scraping tools etc). I will have an assortment of tools as well for your use.
Because we will be working with heated tools and flames, this class will be limited to those 18 yrs and above. Please contact the Art Hive if you have any questions. I am excited for you to experience the wonders of encaustic painting.
Oct 19th 1:00-4:00pm
$60.00/student (limited to 8 participants)
About Lynne Miller:
Lynne Miller grew up in NC and has lived in various states over the years, CT and CO among others. She, her husband, and 2 dogs now call Staunton, Virginia home. Their 3 kids are still close by going to school and living in the mountains of NC. Lynne has been a full-time artist for over 30 years. She has worked as an illustrator, in theaters, as a scenic artist for aquariums, zoos, and museums across the country, and as a muralist for ten years in NC. She found her true passion as a fine artist working in encaustics 9 years ago. Her work can be found in Galleries in NC, TN, and Wisconsin. Lynne was certified through R&F Encaustics as an advanced encaustic instructor. She is excited to share her love of the medium with others.
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