Encaustic is a paint medium composed of beeswax infused with damar resin and ground pigments. Layers are fused with heat and can range from transparent to opaque, wispy thin to thick and dimensional. Encaustic is luminous, forgiving and versatile. Currently there is a resurgence of interest in this  2000 year-old media. New encaustic paints, materials and tools, books and blogs, and dedicated researchers and instructors have generated a wealth of support and information. There is a growing community of artists that create intriguing works and share their knowledge.  This is is a mixed level two-day workshop with two accomplished artists which will focus on current methods and materials. Following demonstrations and discussion participants will experiment with materials, supports, heat sources, paints and mediums, mark making, transfers, collage and embedding. Fee: $165 for both days; $150 Bunnell members.

above: Sandy Gillespie, "Circulate, 3" 12" x 12" encaustic on panel, 2009.