SHARI LYON

Beginning Encaustic: Painting with Wax & Fire

Learn the luminous art of encaustic painting—an ancient technique using molten beeswax, damar resin, and pigments. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to safely work with heat tools, prepare surfaces, and build glowing layers of wax.

We’ll cover essential techniques like fusing, incising, collage, image transfer, and texture—plus tips for troubleshooting and finishing. By the end, you’ll have your own encaustic creations and the skills to keep exploring this rich, expressive medium.

Feel free to bring an apron, stencils, photos, inkjet prints, items to embed, etc.

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MELISSA MISURELLI

In this workshop, participants will paint from a photo reference of melting candles using both direct and indirect painting methods. The focus will be on glazing techniques—building luminous layers of transparent color to create depth, atmosphere, and the illusion of a glowing flame.

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EMILY THORPE

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn more about carving, and how it can be applied to a k-12 setting. We will be using B-mix as it carves similarly to porcelain and is more applicable for a k-12 setting.

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AMY DAWSON

Learn the basics of wood carving with the Soothing Palm Bird project. These birds are usually given to someone to “soothe” anxiety or grief. They are also just nice to hold. We will use bass wood, one of the softest and most beginner friendly wood.  The carving tool for this project is a universal Flexcut detail knife that has a very fine point for detailing and a 4cm blade that handles larger stock removal if necessary. After carving, we will finish the bird by relaxing into the sanding process. We will use a reusable mesh sandpaper in a variety of grits to achieve the super smooth finish. At the end of class, you should be at the sanding stage and can easily finish at home.

RYAN MOFFETT

Ryan will demonstrate an easy method for creating pinch pots that are both meaningful and beautiful by transforming them into pieces that resemble natural objects. He will also introduce the inlay technique to help you add depth and visual interest to your work. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a finished piece ready to be fired at home.

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KAYLA RICH

Discover how to craft your own Coptic-bound sketchbook with a beautiful leather cover in this hands-on class. Perfect for beginners and intermediate students alike, you'll leave with a fully finished, one-of-a-kind sketchbook—ready to hold your ideas, sketches, and inspiration for your next creative adventure.

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