NEW CLASS! Sizzling Encaustics Collage Instructor: Leslie Pierce In this fun workshop, you will learn Intermediate to Advanced methods in encaustic and create stunning, one-of-a-kind encaustic collages on paper and on board.  A variety of techniques will be taught, including carbon pencil transfers, wax resists, and how to incorporate alcohol inks.  You will be creating four projects in this creativity-packed six hour workshop. Bring any porous/non-shiny collage papers, old book pages, stamps, and stencils you already have on hand to incorporate into our projects.  Some encaustic experience preferred. One day class on Saturday from 10am-4pm.  Lunch is included Tuition: $175  (All supplies and tools for class use are included) Students always receive a 20% discount on encaustic medium and Encausticboards and a 10% discount on all other tools & supplies.                               Call to be added to the interest list
	Introduction to Encaustics Instructor: Leslie Pierce Learn all about this ancient medium which combines beeswax and damar crystals and  produce one-of-a-kind luminous artwork. You will first learn the basics on how to paint with the hot wax medium, mix your own colors and how to fuse between layers. From there you will learn different techniques including photo transfers, linework and sgraffitto and how to create stunning compositions using the Art Elements. Come jumpstart your creative side in this really fun class!   All supplies and tools for class use are included! Expect to make about 4 paintings! One day class from 10am-4pm.  Lunch is included Students always receive a 20% discount on encaustic medium and Encausticboards and a 10% discount on all other tools & supplies. Tuition: $165                Call to be added to the interest list.
	Luscious Layers Instructor: Leslie Pierce In this very fun workshop, you will learn Intermediate to Advanced techniques in Encaustic Painting including how to add 3-Dimensional shapes to your paintings, how to "float "drawings and embed things directly into the wax and different ways to building up texture and depth.  Course Prerequisite: Some encaustic experience required. One day class on Sunday from 10am-4pm.  Lunch is included Tuition: $175  (All supplies and tools for class use are included) Students always receive a 20% discount on encaustic medium and Encausticboards and a 10% discount on all other tools & supplies. Next Class is TBA Call to be added to the interest list
Leslie Pierce was born in New York and moved to Austin, Texas in search of the American Dream. Prior to picking up a paintbrush full time, she was well known for her Fine Art photography which garnished her numerous honors, a project grant and interviews by several publishers and broadcast media including Austin Magazine, The Austin American Statesman, KLBJ and Fox 7 News. In 2000, one of her fine art pieces was gifted to and accepted by The Harry Ransom Research Center.  In 2008, she was awarded a City of Austin Special Projects Artist Grant to learn new methods in Encaustic Painting. Her optimistic philosophy as an artist includes a strong dedication of working with merging mediums. Leslie has been teaching Encaustic Painting for over eight years.
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