The annual all encaustic, all inclusive retreat now returning in two locations! Hearth in Seattle, WA and Horizon in Nashville, TN.

July 26-31, 2026 Enrollment is open with limited spots so jump in and see if your encaustic hand can be empowered through the EncaustiCamp experience!

EncaustiCampHearth Info here

The annual all encaustic, all inclusive retreat now returning in two locations! Hearth in Seattle, WA and Horizon in Nashville, TN.

April 26-May 1, 2026 Enrollment is open with limited spots so jump in and see if your encaustic hand can be empowered through the EncaustiCamp experience!

EncaustiCampHorizon

Imagine a week-long journey in the heart of Mexico. Immerse yourself in an exploration of color, values, and light, combining Zen painting and encaustic painting. We will blend modern encaustic techniques with the hues, values, inks, and inspiration drawn from the nature, architecture, vibrant culture, and picturesque landscape of San Miguel de Allende!

Join this 7 day artist retreat with Kelly Milukas and Gabriela Sanchez co-teaching and creating alongside you in this unique experience. Small by design and limited to 12 participants.

Travel & Leisure just named San Miguel de Allende ~ Top Global City of 2024!

MORE INFO HERE

 Do you want an authentic Italian experience in Tuscany? Join me as we travel to this magical land with its rolling landscapes and picturesque views, where you can be inspired to explore your Encaustic Art for the Soul. Here, in this place, your journey awaits you!

Explore principles and practice imagery development and learn to create a series of works while finding your voice. You will engage in various methods and techniques including photo encaustic, printmaking, incising, mixed media, image transfers, imbedding, and mark-making.

An ideal retreat for beginners and seasoned artists alike – the Tuscan countryside will inspire you as we explore encaustic in Tuscany. You will leave full of inspiration, new artistic skills, and a lifetime of memories!

• Beautiful Tuscan countryside villa with private room and bath
• Personal chef, with most meals included
• A Day trip to Florence to visit the David!
• More Day trips to places like Sienna and Montalcino with time for art at the villa.
• Workshop instruction
• Photo shoots
• Imagery development
• Dedicated studio and open studio time
• Mentoring and group discussions

https://www.shelleyjean.com/italian-encaustic-journey/

2026 CWM/Oil Workshops in Santa Fe, NM

Schedule:

Workshops Fridays 5PM - 8PM, Saturday 10-4PM & Sundays 10 - 3PM 

March 13, 14 & 15 - VALUES, EDGES AND COLOR

April 17, 18 & 19  - SIMPLICITY & CONSTRAINT

May 22, 23 & 24 - NATURE AS A STARTING POINT

June 5, 6 & 7 - COLLAGE, COLOR & COMPOSITION

July 10, 11 & 12 - GEOMETRY & HIDDEN MEANINGS

August 14, 15 & 16 - MONOCHROME DRAWING & PAINTING

Cost: $695.00 Tax & materials included 4 Participants Max./ class

Note: Additional workshops information and full descriptions website:jorgeluisbernal.com

Or please email me at jorgeluisbernal@gmail.com

Reserve your spot early!

1-Day Introductory Class. 

This intensive Encaustic Monotype Workshop is the perfect opportunity to discover this process which is easy, fast and lots of fun. Its available to artists of all skill levels. 

We will cover the equipment, tools, safety, the color sticks application, masking, paper types (their absorbency) and the paper lifting methods.  Once the basic skills are covered, the finishing methods will be demonstrated. 

There will be ample opportunities to ask questions regarding your artwork, plus lots of painting time.

Friday November 21^st, 10-3PM  and Friday December 12^th  10-3PM

Cost $295.00 includes Tax & Materials 

3 Participants Max./ class

1- Day Introductory CWM.  

Cold wax medium and oil painting is a mixed media technique that combines two materials to create a unique matte and textured surface. This technique allows for layering, scraping, and revealing previous layers, fostering a rich history within the artwork. We will cover all the basic techniques to include mark-making for structure and expression, color mixing, substrate preparation, tools and paint applications. We will also discuss the advantages of Intuitive painting as it offers the opportunity to explore and experiment making things up as you go along, and the acceptance that in the process everything can change, that ideas, marks and colors are fluid. 

Recommended reading for this class is The Artist’s Journey by Nancy Hillis, where she covers in detail  simplicity and constraint. 

Friday December 5^th 9AM to 3PM

Cost: $295.00 Tax, materials included 

4 Participants Max./ class

If class is taken in conjunction with the advanced weekend retreat workshop, cost is $150.00

1- Day Introductory CWM.  

Cold wax medium and oil painting is a mixed media technique that combines two materials to create a unique matte and textured surface. This technique allows for layering, scraping, and revealing previous layers, fostering a rich history within the artwork. We will cover all the basic techniques to include mark-making for structure and expression, color mixing, substrate preparation, tools and paint applications. We will also discuss the advantages of Intuitive painting as it offers the opportunity to explore and experiment making things up as you go along, and the acceptance that in the process everything can change, that ideas, marks and colors are fluid. 

Recommended reading for this class is The Artist’s Journey by Nancy Hillis, where she covers in detail  simplicity and constraint. 

Friday November 14^th 9AM to 3PM

Cost: $295.00 Tax, materials included 

4 Participants Max./ class

If class is taken in conjunction with the advanced weekend retreat workshop, cost is $150.00

1- Day Introductory CWM.  

Cold wax medium and oil painting is a mixed media technique that combines two materials to create a unique matte and textured surface. This technique allows for layering, scraping, and revealing previous layers, fostering a rich history within the artwork. We will cover all the basic techniques to include mark-making for structure and expression, color mixing, substrate preparation, tools and paint applications. We will also discuss the advantages of Intuitive painting as it offers the opportunity to explore and experiment making things up as you go along, and the acceptance that in the process everything can change, that ideas, marks and colors are fluid. 

Recommended reading for this class is The Artist’s Journey by Nancy Hillis, where she covers in detail  simplicity and constraint. 

Friday November 14^th 9AM to 3PM

Cost: $295.00 Tax, materials included 

4 Participants Max./ class

If class is taken in conjunction with the advanced weekend retreat workshop, cost is $150.00

A 3-Day Cold Wax/Oil Workshop. Santa Fe, NM

“A Sense Of Place” is often described as connections and emotions between people and places that develops based on the place meanings, and attachment a person has for a particular setting. This workshop explores through abstract painting conceptual expression in art (main emphasis on ideas over traditional aesthetic values), at scales ranging from the home to the nation. This retreat includes lectures, presentations, art critiques plus lots of painting time.

Friday 12/5, 5 - 8PM - Saturday 12/6, 10 - 4PM Sunday 12/7, 10 -3PM

Full workshop description at jorgeluisbernal.com 

Cost: $695.00 Tax & materials included. 4 Participants Max./ class

Note: This is an advanced class, if you do not have the CWM basics, an introductory workshop is being offered on Friday 12/5 9AM -3PM at a discounted cost when taken along with this class. 

For availability and registration, please email request to jorgeluisbernal@gmial.com