Dates: Sunday, July 12, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Fee: $215/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Sharon Gottula
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Unlock the magic of wax and paper in this hands-on encaustic collage workshop. Discover how to harness transparency, depth, and composition to create layered, dynamic works of art.

Through playful experimentation with encaustic medium, you’ll push beyond traditional collage techniques—melting, embedding, and revealing unexpected textures. Perfect for artists looking to elevate their design skills while having fun with a mix of vintage papers, photographs, and textured elements. Whether you're new to encaustic or a seasoned pro, this class will ignite fresh ideas and inspire you to work more intuitively. Join us and let wax and paper transform your creative process!

All supplies provided.

Dress for mess!

Dates: Saturday, October 24, from 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $200/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Sharon Gottula
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Curious about painting with hot wax?

In this hands-on beginner’s course, you’ll be introduced to the fascinating world of encaustic painting—a luminous, layered art form that combines melted beeswax, pigment, and heat to create richly textured, beautiful works.

You'll begin by learning how to safely set up a basic encaustic workspace at home and get comfortable with the tools and materials involved, including types of wax, pigments, fusing tools, brushes, and essential safety gear. Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll explore:

• Fusing techniques and how to avoid over- or under-fusing

• Layering and surface manipulation to create depth and texture

• Mark-making, incising, and scraping for expressive detail

• Finishing and presentation tips to protect and showcase your work

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in encaustic techniques—along with one or more ready-to-hang pieces you’ll be proud to take home.

All materials are provided. Just bring your creativity and curiosity! And dress for mess.

Dates: Sunday, October 25, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Fee: $215/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Sharon Gottula
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Unlock the magic of wax and paper in this hands-on encaustic collage workshop. Discover how to harness transparency, depth, and composition to create layered, dynamic works of art.

Through playful experimentation with encaustic medium, you’ll push beyond traditional collage techniques—melting, embedding, and revealing unexpected textures. Perfect for artists looking to elevate their design skills while having fun with a mix of vintage papers, photographs, and textured elements. Whether you're new to encaustic or a seasoned pro, this class will ignite fresh ideas and inspire you to work more intuitively. Join us and let wax and paper transform your creative process!

All supplies provided.

Dress for mess!

Dates: Saturday, December 12, from 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $215/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Sharon Gottula
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Dive into a world of color, texture, and imagination as you create underwater-inspired artworks using encaustic monoprinting and mixed media techniques. Working with encaustic medium on a heated glass palette and Japanese calligraphy paper, you'll create abstract prints that are enhanced with water-soluble media.

Explore layering, texture, and visual storytelling while discovering hidden imagery through pareidolia—the tendency to see familiar forms in abstract patterns. Fish, coral, sea creatures, and other unexpected shapes may emerge from your compositions.

Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this playful workshop will leave you with a collection of unique mixed media artworks and new techniques to incorporate into your creative practice.

All materials are provided. Just bring your creativity and curiosity! And dress for mess.