Class Description

Burning shellac on encaustic paint creates a beautiful webbed pattern. It adds visual interest, shine and definition to encaustic art. Join Melissa Stephens in her art studio for this 5-hour class and be amazed by what you can do! Go a step further by learning Melissa's tips and tricks of adding greater dimension with ink! Her demonstrations and instructions make it easy to understand the various drying and heating techniques. This class recently expanded to include more techniques than ever before! Explore and experiment with different brushes, gravity pours, metallic ink, drip lines and needle nosed applicators to create varied lines. Then move beyond the basics and discover the secret to mixing shellac colors, write or draw with shellac and alter results by adding other media to your paintings. There will be a focus on layering to enhance your painting. No previous art experience necessary. Must be 18+ years of age.