To register for a class or workshop send us an e-mail and let us know the class you are interested in as well as a check to our mailing address, or use the PayPal interface below. Visit the Studio page if you're interested in learning more about the space and our rental program.

As a bonus incentive, NW Encaustic offers great discounts on early enrollments. Payments received at least 1 calendar week prior to the class will receive a 10% discount on the listed price of the class! Please also read our Cancellation & Refund Policy at the bottom of the page.

Have you been interested in trying encaustic painting but were reluctant to commit to a full class? Well, here's your chance to sample the art of encaustic painting. This will be a one-evening class that will go over the basics of this process. You will get a quick history and demonstrations on the basics of painting with beeswax, and you will go away with a small painting.

Shaun Doll Prerequisite: None Wednesday, 3/31/10 or Thursday, 5/20/10 6–9 pm Number of sessions: 1 $65.00   (10% early discount)

This eight-week encaustic class is suitable for new and experienced encaustic artists. You will be introduced to the basics of encaustic painting with demonstrations of new techniques each week. You will explore traditional encaustic techniques as well as stenciling, collage, solvent transfers, working with glue and shellac, and encaustic on paper and cloth.

Shaun Doll Prerequisite: None Fridays, 4/9/10 to 5/28/10 6–10 pm Number of sessions: 8 $370.00   (10% early discount)

This 2 day encaustic class is suitable for students new to this exciting medium. You will be introduced to the basics of encaustic painting with demonstrations of traditional and contemporary techniques. You will explore stenciling, collage, solvent transfers, working with glue and shellac. A brief history of the medium as well as basic instruction on safety. Bring your sense of adventure and go home with some art.

Shaun Doll Prerequisite: None Sat & Sun, 5/22 and 5/23/10 10 am – 6 pm Number of sessions: 2 $190.00   (10% early discount)

Take your art to new dimensions by learning to combine the ancient art of encaustics with modern photography and printing techniques. This course will cover paper use and selection, mounting techniques and materials, encaustic pouring and painting techniques, and use of other methods such as glazing, scraping, and photocopy transfer. Proper tools and safety procedures will be discussed. Fees will cover two giclee prints as well as mounting panels.

Daniel Santjer Prerequisite: None Wed 4/14/10,  6–9 pm Fri-Sun 4/16-4/18/10,  10 am – 6 pm (No class Thurs) Number of sessions: 4 $365.00   (10% early discount) $35 material fee included

Have you learned the basics of encaustic but want to take it further? Would you like feedback or even critiques of your current work? Are you looking to take you paintings in new directions? If you answer "yes" then this is the class for you.

In this workshop the instructor will give demonstrations of techniques upon request but mostly is set up for artist who has the basic skills. Focus will be on solidifying your techniques and improving the relationship you have with your work. You can bring your individual projects, get specific exercises that will change the way you approach the creative tasks. Find new ways to open up that creative flow, along with suggestions on how to approach showing and selling your work (including artist statement and website advice).

Larry Calkins Prerequisite: None Fri-Mon, 5/14 to 5/17/10 10 am – 6 pm Number of sessions: 4 $370.00   (10% early discount)

Do you avoid or feel unsure about using color in your work? Color has a visual and emotional impact that can enhance any piece. The more comfortable you are making decisions about color the stronger your work will be. Color choice can clarify your intention or distract from what you want the viewer to focus on. Encaustic presents its own unique challenges with regard to color use. In this workshop you will learn how to choose the correct color palette for your work as well as how to layer color to produce depth and intensity. Understandable color theory with basic exercises will be offered. You will be given plenty of time to work and lots of individual attention. You will leave this workshop feeling more confident making decisions about the use of color in your work.

Kamla Kakaria Prerequisite: None Sat & Sun, 3/27 to 3/28/10 12–5pm Number of sessions: 2 $190.00   (10% early discount)

Withdrawals and refunds – If Northwest encaustic cancels a class students will receive a full refund. Students who withdraw two weeks or more prior to the first day of class will receive a full refund minus a $15.00 drop fee and a $10.00 processing fee. Students who withdraw fewer that two weeks prior to a class will not receive a refund.

Missed Classes – There are no discounts or refunds for missed classes.

Drop Fee – A $15.00 fee is applied to each class that is dropped after registration. This fee does not apply to students who add a class within the same quarter.

Class Cancellation – All classes not meeting the minimum enrollment one week prior to the start date may be cancelled. Northwest Encaustic will contact students in affected class and offer refunds or placement in an additional class.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the above policies prior to registering for a class. E-mails can be sent to shaun@nwencaustic.com