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Encaustic is an ancient process in which colored pigments are added to heated beeswax, which is then applied to a surface. The technique has both painterly and sculptural aspects, using special tools and brushes as the wax cools to the surface. Other media can be incorporated into encaustic, such as papers or photographs, to achieve layered and textured effects.


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Upcoming classes

  • Encaustic Painting Exploration

    • Mon, January 05, 2026
    • Mon, February 09, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 3
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    Learn the ancient art of encaustic painting, which uses beeswax, pigment, and damar resin fused to a substrate with a torch or heat gun to create luminous depth-filled paintings. In this class we'll cover the safety and basics of using heated wax, before moving on to explore multiple techniques for making imagery, texture, and marks. You'll be able to experiment with non-traditional substrate shapes and materials as well as collage and inclusions in your work. You can expect to make multiple pieces and will be encouraged to try different techniques and to work on different substrates throughout this exploratory class.

    This course is appropriate for both beginners and those with some encaustic experience.

     $330 ($270 tuition + $60 materials)  |  6 sessions 
    Open to ages 16 and up. 

    Instructor: Jess Night

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  • Encaustic Painting Sampler

    • Mon, March 09, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 5
    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

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

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