Fri-Sun | June 20-22, 2025 | 10:30-4pm | $440

This fast paced workshop is a wonderful opportunity to explore encaustic painting and get personal feedback around your techniques and materials to move you forward working with this luscious paint.

A firm foundation of basic skills and safety will be covered with multiple demos that will include set-up, layering and application techniques, fusing options, color mixing, surface texture and mixed media application. There will be plenty of time for hands-on practice and personal feedback. The only requirement is an attitude of curiosity and learning. This workshop is great for non-artist types and beginners, but I will also address those ready for more advanced direction in their painting practice.

I teach to the student, so bring your questions and curiosity and let’s paint! Most materials, including beautiful R&F paints and products, are generously supplied in support of this workshop.

February 1-2 2025 | Saturday and Sunday | 11am-5pm | $380

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February 8-9 2025 | Saturday and Sunday | 11am-5pm | $380

An annual tradition of Erotic Art, Champagne and Chocolate. ❤️🥂🍫

We could all use a bit of sexy sass in our lives!

Make a unique piece of art as a gift for your special someone or for yourself because you are FANTASTIC.

Use some of my super sexy vintage ladies or gents (OR a fun image of yourself) and embellish it into a unique and original piece of art or series of erotic Valentine’s Day cards! I even have some super spicy imagery if you are feeling extra daring. 😎

We will cover photo-encaustic techniques and how to incorporate a variety of mixed media both on wood and paper to create one of a kind pieces with a sexy twist. Great workshop for all levels and I will meet you wherever you are in the process.

Feel free to bring a variety of your favorite art materials you want to play with or learn more about in the context of mixing and matching. Most materials supplied including beautiful R&F paints and products. Thanks R&F—You Rock!

December 7-8, 2024 | 10:30-4pm | $400

This fast paced workshop is a wonderful opportunity to explore encaustic painting and get personal feedback around your techniques and materials to move you forward working with this luscious paint.

A firm foundation of basic skills and safety will be covered with multiple demos that will include set-up, layering and application techniques, fusing options, color mixing, surface texture and mixed media application. There will be plenty of time for hands-on practice and personal feedback. The only requirement is an attitude of curiosity and learning. This workshop is great for non-artist types and beginners, but I will also address those ready for more advanced direction in their painting practice.

I teach to the student, so bring your questions and curiosity and let’s paint! Most materials, including beautiful R&F paints and products, are generously supplied in support of this workshop.

SPRING DATES TBA: Email to be on waiting list

November 9-10, 2024 | 10:30-4pm- SOLD OUT

From Ireland to Oregon—With heartfelt thanks to the Regional Arts and Culture Council for their support in bringing these materials, processes, and ideas back to share with my community. I look forward to helping you explore innovative ways to make an impact on your own community and culture through the powerful act of art-making.

With the use of peat ash, peat turf, and holy water from St. Brigid’s well you will combine carbon based materials on burnt paper to create a magical piece and learn about the cultural, historical and environmental impact of these precious location specific materials!

Slàinte Mhaith

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Encaustic Painting (hot wax, damar resin and pigment) is a unique and addictive process with endless applications and possibilities of expression. Using torches, irons and other fusing methods encaustic paint is layered and fused to create uniquely depthful, luminous surfaces. Multiple base techniques, specialized tools are covered to give the foundation for understanding the specifics and safety of this medium in all encaustic-based workshops.

More advanced and specialized techniques will focus on expanding your skill sets and refining proficiency meeting you where you are in your learning journey. Advanced techniques may include the use and combination of multiple mixed media, mark making, hand pulled prints, stencils/masking/stamping, collage and the use of photography.

Curious how things work together—Let’s experiment!

Beginning-Advanced. All levels welcome and addressed to students interests and abilities. All supplies provided.

This expertly curated Encaustic program brings together 27 world-renowned artists, offering over 60 hours of intensive, inspiring lessons in this ancient yet ever-evolving medium.

My Workshops include a deep dive into developing intentional content and adding more meaning to your work. AND a long format instruction on making your own Erotic Saint and how to include social commentary as content.

Classes start on the 24th April, 2024 but since these are prerecorded videos, you can register anytime! You get instant access to the already released classes when you sign up.

Classes are delivered on Wednesdays, approximately 12 noon EST as prerecorded videos and once they are available, you can watch whenever you wish.

Lifetime access to all classes.

Weekly classes are approximately 60 mins or longer.

Work along, at your leisure or just watch, and jump in when you are ready.

There will also be basic instruction videos as a bonus, if you need to get a little of the basics before you get to the fabulous fancy stuff.

A range of exclusive discounts offered to PWF students again this year!

PLUS get access to video recordings of lessons from a selection of the in-person Encaustic art retreats at Essence of Mulranny in Ireland from this year!