3-Hours. $100. In this course, students learn how to apply color and create special effects using blocks of color on an R&F hot plate. Students will experiment with different papers, and explore visual texture tools to create stunning encaustic monoprints.

CastleHill Studios is located in Walnut Creek, CA. Maximum class size: 2, ages 18+ Face masks must be worn at all times.

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4-Hours. $175. Come experience the freedom of painting with encaustic wax. This medium’s luminous qualities will have you hooked in no time. Students will learn about studio and propane torch safety, and are introduced to supplies and history of the encaustic medium. Demonstrations and instruction of various brush, fusing techniques and texture building, followed with time for students to create their own artwork.

CastleHill Studios is located in Walnut Creek, CA. Maximum class size: 2, ages 18+ Face masks must be worn at all times.

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Join me on my YouTube Channel, The Encaustic Edge for A Full Heart live stream.

How do I love painting with the encaustic medium? Let me count the ways, and show you how to fill carved areas of your encaustic paintings, for a super defined look. This video will give you a sneak peak at my class, Fill'er Up! I hope you will join me at 2 pm PST.

A Full Heart Link

Meet with me on YouTube to watch the premiere of "Set The Table," on the Fab15, where I experiment with silverware as carving tools for the first time. We can talk in real time and get creative together! My channel is all about making the arts accessible and sharing ideas. Hope to "see" you there at 10 am PST!

Set The Table Link

3-Hours. $100 - In this course you will learn how to apply color and create special effects using blocks of color on an R&F hot plate. Students will experiment with different papers, and explore texture tools to create amazing encaustic monoprints.

CastleHill Studios is located in Walnut Creek, CA. Maximum class: 2, ages 18+

Face masks must be worn at all times.

Register Here

4-Hours. $175 - In this class, students learn techniques with inks as a base and within the confines of their layers. There will be plenty of time to explore the many ways that ink can be manipulated through dilution, painting tools, scraping and fusing methods.

Prerequisite class: Beginning Encaustic Painting, or other encaustic experience

CastleHill Studios is located in Walnut Creek, CA. Maximum Class: 2, ages 18+
Face masks must be worn at all times.

Register Here