Wax & collage Workshop
Embedded textures with encaustic.
WAX & COLLAGE WORKSHOP: EMBEDDED TEXTURES WITH ENCAUSTICS
Explore the tactile beauty of beeswax collage by embedding paper, string, natural fibers, and pressed flowers into a wax surface. You’ll learn how to color paper with encaustic paint, layer organic materials, and use wax as both a natural adhesive and preservative.
This workshop often focuses on tree and floral themes, but your piece will be uniquely your own.
- Create one or two small paintings on 6x6" or 5x7" panel.
- All materials are provided, and you’re welcome to bring personal papers or fiber elements to incorporate into your artwork.
View the full workshop packet for details.
The Process
Paper & Natural Materials
Working on two 6x6" or 5x7" panels.
A focus on tree & floral themes
I provide a variety of materials - like paper, pressed flowers, string, and yarn - but guests may bring their own special touches to make their piece truly personal.
A focus on tree & floral themes
Working on two 6x6" or 5x7" panels.
A focus on tree & floral themes
For more guided workshops, we’ll explore floral and tree themes, but guests are always welcome to paint whatever inspires them - including abstract work.
Working on two 6x6" or 5x7" panels.
Working on two 6x6" or 5x7" panels.
Working on two 6x6" or 5x7" panels.
I prep the panels with a couple coats of encaustic and tape the boards so we can drive right into making the art!
*2 hour workshop only works on one panel.
Use wax to paint
Embedding into wax
Working on two 6x6" or 5x7" panels.
Guests will learn how to mix and apply encaustic paint, layering one or two coats of colored wax onto the panel before embedding their collage materials.
Embedding into wax
Embedding into wax
Embedding into wax
Guests warm the wax surface with a heat gun before embedding natural materials, then use brayers, spoons, and other tools to gently press them into place.
Removing the tape!
Embedding into wax
Embedding into wax
In the final steps, we fuse the wax and collage materials together and remove the tape. Guests also learn how to care for their beeswax painting, and each piece is carefully wrapped for safe travel home.
