Open Studios - Paint Your Very Own Family Memories With Wax - Led by Colin Pratt
Schedule
Sun Sep 14 2025 at 10:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC+08:00Location
575 Commonage Rd, Dunsborough, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6281 | West Busselton, WA
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Family Memories in Encaustic WaxDates:
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Cost: $230 per person (includes your finished 30x30cm encaustic artwork)
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
These special edition workshops are running exclusively as part of Margaret River Region Open Studios 2025.
Explore the evocative world of encaustic wax while honouring your roots. In this heartfelt workshop, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind 30x30cm encaustic painting inspired by your family history.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned creative, this immersive session invites you to bring personal memorabilia and weave it into a tactile, luminous artwork using encaustic techniques.
In this workshop, you will:
Discover the expressive possibilities of working with hot wax, layering in family photos, letters, maps, and found objects.
Learn to incorporate mixed media elements like papers, pastels, and textural materials into your work.
Be guided through technical processes while being encouraged to explore and personalize your piece.
Leave with a meaningful artwork – a visual memoir to treasure or gift.
Workshop includes:
All encaustic and mixed media materials
A professional and supportive session with Colin Pratt
Your finished 30x30cm encaustic painting
Just bring your family memorabilia — further details will be provided upon registration.
Who: No experience needed. Perfect for individuals or small groups (1–6 participants).
Location: Workshop Location: Commonage Pottery at Happs Wines Venue, 575 Commonage Road, Dunsborough WA 6281.
Make your day extra special by adding a wine experience. Visit our website for more information.
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Where is it happening?
575 Commonage Rd, Dunsborough, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6281, 575 Commonage Rd, Quindalup WA 6281, Australia, West BusseltonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
