Encaustic wax painting is as versatile as any 21st Century medium. It can be polished to a high gloss, carved, scraped, layered, collaged, dipped, cast, sculpted and textured to create a stunning piece of contemporary art.
Introductory Painting Workshop
I offer personal Introductory workshops from my studio on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK. During the session you will work on a hand-crafted birch ply panel. I use R&F handmade paints and pigment sticks, and a variety of other materials. You will learn about the tools, materials and methods of creating your wax painting in a safe environment.
It is vital to prepare your panel for painting, fusing wax layers to create a good working surface. I will discuss and demonstrate various techniques e.g.mixed media collaging, building texture and creating translucent layers. There will be ample time to experiment everything you have learned, and you will leave the session with a finished panel and lots of ideas for setting up your own studio.
Personal session 10:00 - 16:00 (Maximum of two people)
Whether you are an experienced artist looking to complement an existing painting skill, or indeed a complete novice, this session provides a great introduction. I have an Enhanced DBS certificate so can also provide workshops for under 18 year olds ( Due to health & Safety considerations I am limiting to 16-18 year olds)
£165.00 per person.
Email me for available dates.
Photo-Encaustic Workshop.
Embedding images in the surface of the wax is known as photo-encaustic. I offer a dedicated workshop on photo-Encaustic techniques. Working with different papers, using your own images to re-imagine a scene, give a unique textural finish to your photographs or create a collage/montage from images and ephemera. Check out my latest video on Photo Encaustic.
All materials included in price.
10:00 - 16:00
I will work with you to offer as much of a personalised day as possible. So, do please get in touch if you have specific requirements and as will do what I can to accommodate them.
£165 per person/per Workshop (maximum two people)
A montage of my Students work here.
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What’s included on my workshops
All materials. R&F Handmade paints of New York are very generously supporting my workshops with a selection of their exceptional encaustic paints.
Plenty of tea/coffee and home baked cake is included in the workshop price ( please bring a lunchtime snack, or there are plenty of places locally to purchase). At the end of the session I hope you will be mesmerised by this wonderful method of creating unique and exciting artwork.
If you would like to book a workshop please press the button and be transferred to my listings on CraftCourses.com, where you will find my calendar of available dates and all the information you need.
Terms & Conditions.
The terms of booking can be found on the CraftCourses website. Payment for a workshop is only taken once I have confirmed your date. If you have to cancel a workshop within 4 weeks of the date of the workshop you will be unable to obtain a refund but you will be offered an alternative date or a Gift voucher for one of the many courses, workshops and gifts listed on their site. If I have to cancel a workshop due to inclement weather, illness or emergency, I will refund your total booking fee, or again, agree to reschedule.
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Customer Reviews
Elena P. October 2021
Francesca S (August 2021)
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“I would thoroughly recommend this one day workshop with Lyn! She made me feel very welcome and it was really fascinating to learn more about this ancient art form. The course comes with an extensive list on how to set up your own encaustic studio and lots of tips from Lyn in how to manage the materials. Lyn is clearly very experienced and skilled! She broke down the process into manageable steps, but also gave me enough space to play around with the techniques independently. Her studio is bright and full of inspiration: be it from the many objects/ textures Lyn's collected, her own beautiful art work or the coastal location. I only came to learn about the process, but I was pleasantly surprised to make a painting that I would be happy to hang on the wall! Thanks so much Lyn!”
Faye. August 2020
“I had a great day with Lyn in her studio on a one to one photo encaustic workshop. I learnt about encaustic history and tested a variety of encaustic techniques which has given me a great insight into how I may use this in the future in my work. It was a really interesting day, Lyn’s a great teacher, and it was a lot of fun too”
Alice. December 2019
"I have just spent a wonderful morning with Lyn in her studio on Portland. Lyn's studio is in a great location and the welcome she gave was so warm and motivating.There was an impressive and unlimited collection of pigments and materials at my disposal. Added to which, Lyn's enthusiasm for encaustic art and her willingness to share her skills, made for a really worthwhile experience. Lyn was intuitive about when I needed her at my side to demonstrate and make suggestions, and when I needed to test out the waxes on my own. Now I have tried encaustic art for the first time, I shall definitely return for another session. Highly recommended!"
Genny L. November 2019
“I spent two wonderful days with Lyn. Her work is inspirational and gave me loads of ideas as to what I wanted to achieve, but that changed as the work progressed. Lyn is generous with her experience, she guides and encourages you to experiment with colour, texture and materials. I came away with some lovely work, and the desire to return and do more.”
Helen Barber September 2019
“As a photographer, I wanted to learn more about embedding my images in wax and exploring ways to create texture. Lyn planned her day course with me meticulously - she was in touch prior to find out exactly what I wanted to learn and made some very helpful suggestions to maximise our time together. On arrival, she had prepared various birch panels for our experimentations and also printed my images on to a variety of papers so I could see what difference that would make in the final piece. We managed to complete four pieces, but it never felt rushed or overwhelming. In fact, Lyn made sure I had all the information as printouts and she spoilt me with lunchtime nibbles, which was a lovely bonus! I look forward to future courses with Lyn - she’s a wonderful teacher with a warm, generous personality. Highly recommended.”
Nina H. November 2018
“My mum and I went on an Encaustics workshop with Lyn yesterday and what a wonderful day! Lyn is such a lovely person and has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is happy to share it all with you. We learnt so much and were encouraged to try lots of different techniques, hence we have both come home with a work of art which is worthy of hanging on any wall. It’s most definitely got me fired up and itching to have another go! Thanks Lyn! “
Alison C.M. June 2018
“My Mum and I simply had the most fun and creative day doing our wax workshop with Lyn. We both got totally hooked on the joy of Encaustic Wax and are really looking forward to doing it again - Lyn was so helpful and lovely to spend the day with too.”
Nat & Jan March 2018
“Thank you for the truly inspiring encaustic workshop.Not only did I go away knowing some wonderful techniques and a sound basis of encaustic painting but your sharing of ideas was so generous and encouraging.I felt that you understood the approach I have to painting and you helped me to realise this in a new medium.It certainly suits my style and I can't wait to set up my own encaustic equipment.Your helpful information as to where to obtain the equipment economically is a godsend. I loved the medium of wax and pigment,the pace and smell of it all and the magic of it! I was so pleased with my final painting and can recall exactly how each part of it was achieved,a useful reference indeed.I took it to my art class the next day along with your leaflets and everyone was so interested and intrigued.
Thank you,Lyn,for a truly memorable and creative day. “
Clare A September 2017
“I have just enjoyed a Workshop day with Lyn today. It was very informative and extremely enjoyable. Lyn is a friendly and very talented teacher and was equipped to help me produce a beautiful piece of encaustic artwork. Even more importantly she has inspired me to continue in this media. Very exciting and rewarding. Thank you Lyn. “ Sarah Allan - June 2016
“We Flew over from Spain to do two days workshop with Lyn. We learned loads and cannot recommend Lyn enough. Lyn is very welcoming and has an excellent approach to teaching and sharing information. Also Lyn does not 'skimp' on equipment and materials. Nothing was too much trouble
and hopefully next time we are in UK we will incorporate another workshop. A very big thanks for such an enjoyable and informative couple of days Lyn.”
Mal Wylde and Susan Weatherstone - November 2016
“I enjoyed an informative and interesting day with Lyn, learning techniques completely new to me. I came away with a lot of information, enthusiasm, an experimental panel of artwork that has been much admired -and one of her delicious chocolate brownies:) Must try the collagraph
next. Thank you, Lyn, for a great day.”
Marian Arnott-Weeks - February 2017
“A very enjoyable day was spent with Lyn learning encaustic wax skills. Lyn
is very knowledgeable and passes that knowledge on in an informative and
entertaining way. Came away from the course with loads of ideas and
can't wait to start experimenting. Thanks Lyn.”
Steve Thorne - February 2017
“Dear Lyn, thank you for inspirational moments @ your Atelier! I enjoyed every second and have learned so much!! Highly recommended.”
Una St Tropez - February 2018
Please could you let me know when your next workshops are - real or virtual?
Many thanks, Francesca
I am interested in your encaustic 1 day course. Particularly using wood, shellac burn and collage. I was wondering whether to wait a bit during the lockdown etc. What dates you have free etc. It would be nice to come down during the warmer months I used to live in Weymouth in the 1980’s and work at Portland and would like to do some fishing too.
Hi I’m looking to do an encaustic photography course with you please. Over a day or two. I can send you some images of my work if it helps. I’m new to encaustic.
Hi I’m looking to do an encaustic photography course with you please. Over a day or two. I can send you some images of my work if it helps. I’m new to encaustic.
Hi Lyn
Myself and a friend are escaping from dogs, kids and husbands for a couple of days and would love to have a day’s tuition with you using encaustic wax. We are available on Saturday 29th February - is there any chance you are able to run a workshop for us then? Many thanks indeed.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kate
I spent 2 wonderful days with Lyn. Her work is inspirational and gave me a loads of ideas as to what I wanted to achieve, but that changed as the work progressed. Lyn is generous with her experience, she guides and encourages you to experiment with colour, texture and materials.
I can away with some lovely work, and the desire to return and do more.
Helen Barber September 2019
While visiting the UK from New Zealand in June, I enjoyed a two day encaustic workshop with Lyn and it was amazing. Lyn was fabulous at sharing her knowledge and techniques to create an encaustic artwork. I am a mixed media artist, but had not worked with encaustic wax before. I am now a convert and can not wait to return to my studio and further develop these skills. Lyn made the experience so much fun and we had a lot of laughs along the way. I love her work and she was very happy to teach me many of the techniques she uses. Thanks so much Lyn, for a very special two days in your studio.
Hi
We were hoping to book a day session for 2 people, do you offer Sundays or just Saturdays?
Thank you
I am visiting the UK (from NZ) in early June. I was wondering whether it would be possible to attend an encaustic workshop with you the week beginning 10 June? I would be travelling down from a London, so either would travel there and back in one day, or spend a night and do 2 days with you. I am a mixed media artist but am very keen to learn the techniques of encaustic art. I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks Mel
I had the most fantastic day with Lyn a couple of weeks ago learning as a complete art beginner. Lyn is not only incredibly talented but a wonderfully fun teacher. We explored many different techniques whilst focusing on my core interest of the sea. The tips & tricks and money saving hacks that Lyn provided has made this an exciting but also realistic medium to continue. Thank you so much!!!