Encaustic is a medium of texture, light, and transformation. In this immersive workshop, we’ll explore how wax interacts with collage, ink, paint, image transfers, and unexpected materials to create rich, layered surfaces.

Through guided demonstrations and open experimentation, students will learn how to build translucent layers, embed materials, incise into wax, and fuse imagery into luminous compositions. We’ll focus on texture, transparency, and the powerful dialogue between surface and story.

Whether you are new to encaustic or looking to deepen your mixed media practice, this class invites curiosity, play, and discovery. This is open to all levels of experience and all materials are included.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Join us for a free workshop with Visiting Artist Mara Baldwin! This adult workshop will focus on observational and interpretive drawing, combining watercolor and colored pencil techniques in a session on botanical illustration. Participants will explore the relationship between observation, memory, and improvisation—echoing themes in Baldwin’s exhibition and offering creative tools accessible to all skill levels.

This workshop is offered free of charge as part of Garrison Art Center's Visiting Artist program. Please notify us immediately if you can no longer attend so we may offer your spot to another community member.