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Encaustic Painting & Mixed Media for Beginners – One Day Workshop

Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The technique dates back to the 5th century BC when it was used by Ancient Greek artists.

Learn how to set up your own encaustic studio and safe studio practice, and pick up techniques and methods including incising, embedding, collage, and working with pigments.

This workshop includes all materials including R and F pigments and encaustic colours and is suitable for complete beginners and artists wishing to learn a new medium. Further details can be found on the website www.bluebirdsatdawn.com

Professional Tutor

Dawn Brimicombe

Born in Brixton, London, Dawn is a visual artist working in Encaustic Painting, now working from her studio on the Devon/Dorset border.

Incorporating mixed media into her work, including found items such as stone, ceramic, and driftwood, as well as digital images, Dawn has exhibited in the Arndean Gallery, Cork Street and the OXO Gallery, London as well as many other galleries across the UK.

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