ABOUT
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What is encaustic?

Encaustic medium is a blend of refined beeswax and damar resin, which can be applied to a hard surface to bind and seal a multitude of collage-type materials including dried flowers, handmade paper, fibers, even beads and charms. Working with encaustic means you'll be working with hot wax. Different techniques will be demonstrated including using a heat gun, butane torch as well as a simple pancake griddle. 

In this class, you'll be able to wander and select your own wildflowers for your botanical composition in addition to other materials provided. Each student will receive a wood plank canvas, access to wildflowers of their choosing, encaustic medium (move over modge podge!), and additional collage materials.

ARTIST BIO: Amy Hager
Amy Hager is a local beekeeper and self taught mixed media artist residing in Gilpin County. She's discovered the joy of encaustic collage using dried wildflowers from her homestead where she and her husband built their home 6 years ago. Amy is an emerging artist in the last couple of years and has been delighted with the widespread enthusiasm for her work .

COST
$40.
Generous scholarships available. If interested in a scholarship opportunity, please fill out this application form.

INCLUDED IN COST
- Professional art instruction
- Materials to create art and take home
- Experience a special mountain location each week
- Adwoa (Wild Bear staff/guide) for support & community-building
- After-lunch sharing & discussion
- Supplies for a handmade journal for first-time Art in the Wild participants

PLEASE BRING
- Lunch, water & snacks
- Weather appropriate clothing & sun/rain protection