The Hive Encaustic Studio

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About My Workshops

My workshops are built around curiosity, creativity, and the sheer joy of working with encaustic. Whether you’re completely new to the medium or looking to deepen your practice, each class offers a supportive space to explore techniques, ask questions, and follow your own artistic direction.

I guide participants through the foundations of encaustic—safety, tools, heat, layering, and fusing—while also introducing ways to integrate photography, watercolour, collage, and mixed media. From intuitive mark-making to more structured image transfers and textural approaches, the workshops are hands-on and process-driven, encouraging both play and discovery.

What I love most about teaching is witnessing the moment when the wax, the heat, and the imagery start to click together for each person. No two pieces—or artists—are ever the same, and that’s what makes the experience so inspiring.

If you’re interested in joining a workshop, upcoming dates, descriptions, and registration details are available on my website. You’re also welcome to reach out directly if you have questions or want help finding the right class for your skill level or creative goals.

Karenbrownencaustics.com
[email protected]

I've been nominated in the Art lessons category. This is my first Caledon Votes nomination and I am so grateful for all who made that happen...win or lose.
Here is a Voting link if you feel so obliged!

https://caledon.communityvotes.com/2025/03/education-lessons-and-courses/art-schools-lessons

Posted • Work in progress. Going to be a fun long weekend in the studio. Finally getting a chance to finish off some pieces that have been waiting for me.