The Luxury of Encaustic

The Encaustic classes are very sought after at the school as there are few facilities offering instruction in this particular medium in the Atlanta area.  

Donna Thomas, one of the instructors and co-author of 

"A Studio Guide to Creating Encaustic Art"

is now available for purchase at:

The Encaustic classes are very sought after at the school as there are few facilities offering instruction in this particular medium in the Atlanta area.  Donna Thomas, one of the instructors and co-author of is now available for purchase at:http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=44501

Encaustic Painting Instructor:  Helen Deramus
Photo Encaustic Instructor:  Carrie Schweers

The Photo Encaustic class will focus on the latest techniques and tools involved in the process of creating finished photo encaustic art works. The latest methods in wax layering and finishing will be reviewed. This course will also include techniques in hand coloring and photographic enhancment with collage, image transfers and floats.


The encaustic painting class will focus on the latest techniques and tools involved in the painting process.  The instructor will teach various methods of creating encaustic including the techniques of fusion, carving, scraping, floating, image transfer, layering, and polishing.
  
Supplies provided by school:

• Oil pastels or oil sticks
• Tin pans
• Griddles
• Scraper
• Pottery tools
• Lettering
• Archival adhesive
• Masks
• Brushes
• Heat Gun
• Torch
• Beeswax
• Carnauba

  Students bring personal photos on absorbent non-glossy paper and must purchase wood paneled frames: at art stores or online at:  http://www.artistcraftsman.com/servlet/Categories