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.

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, 10/1 to 11/19/10 6–10pm Number of sessions: 8 $370.00   (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 Fri-Sun 10/1-10/3/10,  10am – 6pm Number of sessions: 3 $365.00   (10% early discount) $35 material fee included

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 Thursday, 10/7/10 6–9pm Number of sessions: 1 $65.00   (10% early discount)

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, 10/29 to 11/1/10 10am – 6pm Number of sessions: 4 $370.00   (10% early discount)

Create one of a kind prints layering with pigmented beeswax, pigment sticks and powdered pigments. Exploit the natural translucency that occurs with the saturation of the beeswax into the paper. Explore the drawn line, the painterly mark and the unpredictability of the printmaking process. Develop techniques working with heat and the relationship to surface and texture. Make a series of related prints in this two day workshop. This process does not require a press.

Kamla Kakaria Prerequisite: None Sat-Sun, 11/13 to 11/14/10 10am – 6pm Number of sessions: 2 $190.00   (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, 12/4 and 12/5/10 10am – 6pm 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