ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOP
During this workshop, you will explore a variety of mixed media processes within the exciting realm of encaustic. Encaustic paint is an ancient medium composed of beeswax, damar resin and pigments. Worked from a molten state, this versatile paint makes richly colored paintings and is a superb vehicle for mixed media exploration. You will be introduced to the following basics of working with encaustic: using temperature controlled electric griddles as palettes, heating and fusing layers of wax with heat guns, making homemade encaustic medium, preparing painting surfaces, brush application of paint, creating a variety of encaustic surfaces, mark-making with a variety of tools, image transfer, and incorporating collage elements into your design.
Materials List:
A variety of collage elements and photocopied or laser printed images (NO INKJET) - small, high-contrast images are the easiest to begin with. Some suggestions for collage materials include: papers (scraps are excellent) such as tissue, magazine images, newspaper, old prints/drawings, photographs, lightweight fabrics and thin scrapbooking papers. When selecting collage elements, look for materials that are somewhat permeable. Color, composition, texture, translucency and individual exploration will be emphasized as you transform your collage and image transfer elements into your own piece of art!
The remainder of the art supplies will be provided for you and are included in the cost of the workshop. Just be sure to bring any special items from home that you have been saving and would like to use in some form of artistic application, such as the above suggested list.
Where: Firstlight Art Academy, Cool Springs
1710 General George Patton Dr
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
Suite 108
When: Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday, 12-4
Cost: $225 Supplies included
Look below for a Saturday only option. NOTE: If you are a first time student, and you can only commit to one day, please do not choose Sunday. Saturday is full with information and you won’t want to miss that instructional segment.
***NOTE ***
For returning students of this workshop, I am offering the option to join us for one of the days (your choice) for half price. Saturday is heavy with instruction, while Sunday is mainly a workday. I will be available to offer instruction more readily on Sunday and supplies as needed.
Handmade Fabric and Leather Books: Handmade and Mixed Media Paper Interior
Hand Stitched Coptic Bookmaking
Spend a lovely day at our studio learning how to make your very own hardbound Journal. The Coptic method uses hand-stitching, with an open binding that looks great, and shows off your handiwork.
During this workshop, you’ll use beautiful materials to create your custom journal. The paper used for the book block (internal pages) is mixed media paper, which allows you to be creative within the pages, using different designs, including wet and dry media.
You don’t need to know anything! Jennie will walk you through creating the covers, end papers, book block and adding your own custom signature, from start to finish. You’ll take home a beautiful, blank journal ready to use – or to give to someone special.
Location at Firstlight Art Academy, Brentwood (Cool Springs)
Presented by and in partnership with: Fly Forward Studios
Please bring a sack lunch or eat before you arrive.
All Bookmaking Supplies Included.
A variety of hot teas will be available during the workshop.
5-Hour Workshop
ADULTS & Teens
Saturday, July 12
12 pm to 5 pm
$125 – includes all supplies and materials.
Art Journaling
Do you enjoy journaling? Ready to add imagery and visual artistry to your text? The beauty of art journaling is that it is a safe place to freely explore and discover new things. We blend the love for aesthetics and order and bring it into a living space. Learn techniques, such as organizing a calendar into beautiful pages, to collage processes, to painting, drawing and expressing emotion through color and texture. Record your ideas in a book for your next painting or larger artwork. This is part 3 of 3 paper themed summer classes. Each class is a stand alone, or can be paired in the series.
Location at Firstlight Art Academy, Brentwood (Cool Springs)
Presented by and in partnership with: Fly Forward Studios
Please bring a sack lunch or eat before you arrive.
All Supplies Included.
A variety of hot teas will be available during the workshop.
5-Hour Workshop
ADULTS & Teens
Saturday, august 9
12 pm to 5 pm
$125 – includes all supplies and materials.