Encaustic Classes
Intro to Encaustic Painting
In this encaustic course you’ll learn what tools you’ll need and how to create your own encaustic painting. From recommended heat sources, pigments, mediums, and equipment to prepping, fusing and painting, this course will introduce you to the dynamic world of encaustics. All levels of ability are welcome - from beginners to those who simply want to continue learning using the supplies in the class. Materials are included in the class fee, allowing you to walk away with a completed encaustic painting on wood panel.
Class Fee: $160
Location: Weave and Wobble, Belleville, IL
Available dates include:
Saturday, Aug. 19 & Oct. 28 @ 1pm
Encaustic & Shellac Burn
In this intermediate course, learn how to get the sought-after effect of crackling cells left behind by a shellac burn. You’ll be introduced to a variety of techniques and shellac additives that allow you to get the desired look. All material fees are included in the class fee, allowing you to walk away with a completed piece. *It’s recommended to take the Introduction to Encaustics course or to have prior encaustic painting knowledge prior to taking this class.
Class Fee: $175
Location: Weave and Wobble, Belleville, IL
Dates:
Dates: Saturday, June 25, 1-4 pm (3 hrs)
Encaustic & Pigment Sticks
In this course, you’ll learn how to incise, draw, and glaze on your encaustic painting using pigment sticks. Beginning with a wood panel, you’ll layer in medium, paints and oil pigment sticks to create a textured encaustic painting. All materials are included in the class fee, allowing you to walk away with a completed piece.
Class Fee: $175
Location: Weave and Wobble, Belleville, IL
Dates:
Saturday, April 23, 1-4 pm (3 hrs)
Encaustic & Pan Pastels
In this course, you’ll learn to layer in PanPastels, giving history, luminosity and depth to your encaustic painting. You’ll experiment with blending techniques and stencils as both an underpainting or as the final top coat. All material fees are included in the class fee, allowing you to walk away with a completed piece.
Class Fee: $175
Location: Weave and Wobble, Belleville, IL
Dates:
Saturday, May 21, 1-4 pm (3 hrs)
How to Spin Fiber
Have you seen the iconic movies of people spinning their own yarn? Have you always wanted to try that?! Well... Here's your chance.
Come try our 2 hour class where you get to talk fiber and learn about spinning wheels too! Everything is included in the class price. Just bring yourself and your wild child spirit to try new things. We will have fun chatting and spinning the afternoon away.
Class Fee: $55
Location: Weave and Wobble, Belleville, IL
Dates:
Saturday 1-3pm
December 2nd
January 20th
February 17th
March 30th