ENCAUSTIC PAINTING + MIXED MEDIA LAB Workshops
Charlottesville, VA or VMFA, Richmond
• Paint with molten, pigmented wax + mixed media + collage
Charlottesville workshops below are open for registration now. Richmond/VMFA workshops open in August — scroll down for dates.
This hands-on workshop teaches you encaustic painting — melting pigmented wax and layering it with collage and mixed media. Complete beginners and experienced artists are both welcome. You'll leave with several finished pieces and the skills to keep working in this medium in your home studio.
A focused, hands-on workshop
• Learn classic encaustic techniques
• Explore contemporary approaches like
- surface embellishment
- image transfer
- incising and collage
- mark-making, stencilling, texture, adding oil paint, pastels, and inks - and more!
• Setting up an encaustic studio
• Where to source materials and tools
• Safety protocols
• Framing and presenting your finished work
• Expect to leave with 2-8 pieces!
* If you prefer to register and pay by check rather than credit card, please message me. Please note that registrations are not complete until payment is received.
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Charlottesville, Va and Richmond, VA locations: register early - these workshops always fill!
Charlottesville, Virginia
McGuffey Art Center
All levels welcome - ages 15+
LOCATION: McGuffey Art Center, 201 2nd Street, NW • Studio 22B
July 18 • 10-4pm - 2 seats remain
August 15 • 10-4pm -6 seats remain
New! Sept 25-27 • Encaustic Immersion Workshop! 3 days of encaustic concentration - fun, and community. Reserve your spot with a refundable deposit. Workshop cost: $400. Full details coming soon.
Join the waiting list if the session you want is sold out - Message Here
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Studio School, Richmond, VA
Encaustic Painting & Mixed Media Lab
Registration opens in August for September. Check back for link.
September 19 - all levels
September 20 - Intermediate - New!
Designed for students with a basic understanding of encaustic painting who want to dive deeper into the practice, this workshop builds foundational skills while reinforcing techniques in layering, image integration, and surface manipulation. Emphasis is placed on refining technique and strengthening individual visual language. Some materials included.
This workshop - and the VMFA's other classes - always - sell out -usually on opening day within 10 minutes to 1 hour! Register early! Museum members get first crack at class registration with early access.
Supplies
Most materials and tools are provided so you can dive into this exciting medium without a major investment. A list of optional materials is emailed after registration. (check your spam folder if you don't get it within 24 hours) Many artists like to bring and use things near and dear to their hearts - like photos and ephemera.
About the Workshop
Karen Eide has been teaching her Encaustic Painting for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond and independently since 2005. She has taught hundreds of students - many of them whom have gone on to establish their own encaustic practices.
Encaustic painting dates back to the 5th century BCE. This luminous medium involves melting pigmented beeswax on a heated surface and applying it to rigid panels with brushes. It results in rich, layered artwork with a distinct, often ethereal qualities. It is a versatile process - ideal as a stand-alone practice or a complement to oil painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, watercolor, and other disciplines.
Want to connect beforehand to clarify your creative direction or discuss materials? Message Karen to set up a quick chat or visit before class begins.
Cancellation & rescheduling policy - please read
Charlottesville Workshops
Student Cancellations
Cancellation Policy – Please Read Before Registering
No refunds for cancellations made less than 14 days before your class date.
You may reschedule once, within 2 months or schedule into one of the next two scheduled workshops (whichever comes first), subject to availability. No exceptions. Your Responsibility: Find a new class date that works for you and contact Karen Eide Studios to request rescheduling by sending a message with your preferred date.
Studio Cancellations
Karen Eide Studios reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a class due to:
• Low enrollment (class minimum is 2 students)
• Illness, inclement weather, or family emergency
In the event of a studio-initiated cancellation make-up dates will be offered.
VMFA
Cancellation policies vary by hosting venue. Please check with the hosting institution before registering.
