Encaustic Classes in NYC, New York

Encaustic is the name for both a wax painting and a painting process involving heat to apply and fuse the medium. The name encaustic comes from the greek enkaustikos which means “to heat” or “to burn”. Heat is used throughout the encaustic painting process to layer and melt the wax elements onto the canvas. In this class you will guided on...

This 3 hour workshop is an overview of Encaustic painting. Participants will learn the fundamentals of working in this medium and will have a chance to explore multiple techniques. We will learn how to melt, mix, and apply the wax to create smooth and textured surfaces as well as how to incise the wax to create intricate drawings. Collage and photocopy...

Learn how to use hot wax to create 3-dimensional paintings. Students will learn : safety in bringing wax to a molten state heated at 180 degrees where they can then apply a base layer to a wooden board/paper/tile that has been either heated with a blow torch or a heat gun except for paper that we use the heat gun. how to use a heat gun and the...

Aimed at young adults who wish to create their own art at their own pace, Field Colony now offers art classes and open studio hours for ages 12+ (Under 12 with approval). Students may bring their own materials to hone their craft as inspiration strikes and/or take part in the instructor led class from 4:00pm - 5:45pm. By working in a professional environment,...

Learn about the techniques and history of artist duo Robert Rauschenberg & Jasper Johns - then make your own artworks inspired by their styles. There will be unique materials, surfaces, found objects and paints to work with, music filling the room and inspiration projected on the walls. All that's left is to create a masterpiece. Led by Guggenheim...