Crafts & Drafts: Hot Wax - Introduction to Encaustics with Katy Dement

5645 Butler Street,Pittsburgh PA 15201

05 November, 2021

Description

Introduction to painting with melted wax! 3-Hour Crafts & Drafts Workshop Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 Time: 6pm-9pm Description: Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated wax with colored pigments added. Because wax is used as the pigment binder, encaustics can be sculpted as well as painted. Other materials can be encased or collaged into the surface, or layered, using the encaustic medium to stick them to the surface. Students will complete a sampler of Encaustic techniques. Tuition: $40 Materials: All materials will be provided. Crafts & Drafts: Participants must be 21 years of age or older. Beer and lights snacks will be provided. Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) COVID-19: In accordance with current CDC guidance - we are recommending all visitors wear a mask. Please note that the recommendation applies to teaching artists, resident artists, students and guests attending events taking place at CC. Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded by check, to your credit card, or Contemporary Craft account for future workshops. Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks. If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.