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An ancient process of applying colored pigments in heated beeswax.

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Current & Upcoming classes

    • Mon, March 09, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 4
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    Dip your toes into the world of encaustic painting in this sampler scale course. Painting with the ancient, luminous medium of encaustic wax offers unlimited creative possibilities. Encaustic painting is a process of applying the heated wax with pigmented damar resin onto a substrate by fusing layers of wax with a heat gun or torch. You'll learn the basics of encaustic painting including safety, materials, and several techniques to create your own work and explore your individual creative style! This workshop is a great entry point to those curious about this wonderful medium. You can expect to complete one to three small scale pieces.

    $90 ($70 tuition + $20 materials)
    Open to ages 16 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

    • Mon, May 11, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 6
    Register

    Dip your toes into the world of encaustic painting in this sampler scale course. Painting with the ancient, luminous medium of encaustic wax offers unlimited creative possibilities. Encaustic painting is a process of applying the heated wax with pigmented damar resin onto a substrate by fusing layers of wax with a heat gun or torch. You'll learn the basics of encaustic painting including safety, materials, and several techniques to create your own work and explore your individual creative style! This workshop is a great entry point to those curious about this wonderful medium. You can expect to complete one to three small scale pieces.

    $90 ($70 tuition + $20 materials)
    Open to ages 16 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

CHICAGO AVENUE FIRE ARTS CENTER   3749 Chicago Avenue  |  Minneapolis, MN 55407  |  612-294-0400  |  info@cafac.org 

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