Beginning Encaustic
Instructor: Pam Nichols
Ages 16 & up
Step into the liquid world of beeswax, resin and dry pigment to learn the ancient technique of encaustic painting. Students are introduced to a bit of history, the tools of encaustic painting, safety and a variety of techniques such as image transfers, collage, pigment sticks and much more!
WEDNESDAY 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Feb 22 – Mar 7 (3 classes) $90
- Mar 14 – Mar 28 (3 classes) $90
FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Mar 2 – Mar 30 NO CLASS Mar 23 (4 classes) $120
SATURDAYS 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- April 21 – May 12 (4 classes) $135
Call or visit the Center to Register: (503)487-6883
Intermediate Encaustic
(Prerequisite, previous encaustic painting classes)
Ages 16 & up
This five-week class is for those who already have some experience with encaustic and want to learn more. Emphasis will be on how to incorporate encaustic medium with each students’ existing skills and working preferences. Students will need to provide their own encaustic paints, medium, supports and tools needed. The center will provide hot plates, propane torches and some misc. tools. We will explore a new topic each week.
WEDNESDAY 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- April 18 – May 16 (5 classes) $175
- May 23 – June 20 (5 classes) $175
Call or visit the Center to Register: (503)487-6883
If you have a group of at least 4 participants and would like to schedule a private workshop, please contact the center at 503.487.6883.
MEET THE TEACHER: PAM NICHOLS
Pam is a native Oregonian and currently resides in Tigard with her husband and their rescue dogs. Taking a class in encaustic painting, she found the media that fit her personality perfectly – a flexible medium that complemented her impatient and goofy, whimsical expression. Encaustic allows her to use found and recycled metal objects and to turn something that has been discarded into something new.
