Hearth
EncaustiCamp
Where it all began….
Immerse yourself in a week dedicated to the captivating art of encaustic painting. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your journey, EncaustiCamp provides an unparalleled opportunity to delve deep into this versatile medium. Expect enriching workshops, insightful demonstrations, and ample studio time to foster personal growth and meaningful artistic exchange within a supportive and close-knit community. With all meals and lodging thoughtfully provided, you can fully dedicate yourself to unlocking your creative potential.
This Hearth location finds us ‘home’ at the scenic Dumas Bay Centre. Nestled on 12 acres overlooking the serene Puget Sound and boasting magnificent views of the Olympic Mountains, this location offers an inspiring and tranquil environment for artistic exploration and connection. Discover the beauty of this setting at the Dumas Bay Centre website
Immersion for both seasoned artists and those new to the medium can be around the studio table.
$2885 registration inclusive of...
- Private room with 1/2 bath
- Shared shower blocks
- Catered buffet meals
- All day tea, coffee, water
- Four days of instruction
- Most materials
- Closing Gala Exhibition
Dive into the captivating world where paper meets wax in this inspiring workshop! You'll discover how to create a rich library of unique collage papers, from subtle whispers to vibrant declarations, all designed to interact exquisitely with encaustic medium.
Kristina will guide you through fascinating techniques to transform delicate rice papers and resilient wet strength tissue. Explore the expressive potential of watercolor, gouache, graphite, and ink, crafting papers that are ready to be seamlessly embedded or dipped into lustrous wax. Learn the magic of simple monotypes and captivating botanical prints using a gel plate—perfect for adding bold, unexpected marks or the faintest, ethereal traces.
With encaustic medium these papers reveal their true beauty: some papers will soften into a dreamlike haze, while others will see their marks intensified, their colors brightened, and their presence enhanced by the translucent beauty of the wax. Whether you lean towards bright and bold or calm and serene, you'll leave with a collection of exquisite, hand-crafted papers and the knowledge to infuse your encaustic art with unparalleled depth and personal expression.
Uncover the Lost Art of Your Own Hand: What if the most powerful story you could tell was already etched within your own unique script?
In this workshop we’ll be going on an intimate exploration of the personal, profound art of handwriting. Remember the immediate comfort of a grandmother's recipe card, its familiar loops and quirks stirring memories of molasses cookies and whispered kitchen secrets. Recall the sudden, visceral pang of emotion from a forgotten birthday card, tucked away and then found, its familiar "love, Dad" scrawled across the page, flooding your heart with a lifetime of memories. These aren't just words; they're echoes of deep connection, whispers of legacy, and indelible imprints of who we are and who we love.
This class invites you to rediscover the profound, often overlooked, impact of your own hand. We'll begin by reacquainting ourselves with traditional letterforms, moving thoughtfully from pencil to paper, allowing the rhythm of each stroke to reconnect you with a fundamental act of creation. Then, we'll dare to venture beyond the conventional, using those same forms with a surprising array of different writing instruments, exploring the endless possibilities that emerge when you truly embrace your unique style. You'll unlock simple, yet potent, techniques to infuse your creations with text that resonates deeply, whether it's a clear declaration meant to be read, or a powerful, gestural flourish that speaks volumes without a single legible word. Prepare to leave a mark that is undeniably, powerfully, and authentically yours.
That intimidating blank canvas? It's not a barrier, but a boundless beginning! This workshop invites you to shift your perspective and discover the exhilarating potential held within each stage of a painting's evolution. By observing the canvas as layers unfold, you'll unlock your inner muse and cultivate truly unique artistic expression.
At every step of your creative journey, the power to 'wipe the slate clean' offers fresh and exciting avenues for exploration, allowing the depth and breadth of your individual vision to emerge. Through playful experimentation with a myriad of tools and materials, and by continuously asking 'what if?', this workshop is designed to guide you toward a profoundly soulful and centered expression of yourself in your art.
Step into a space where ancient art meets personal expression and finds its luminous form.
Spend a heart-feld day embarking on a journey to create your own encaustic art book—a keepsake that captures your unique artistic voice and the foundational, connected spirit of the home and heart, the hearth of EncaustiCamp. You'll delve into the captivating world of encaustic painting on paper, exploring techniques that unlock rich layers and vibrant depths. Then, with intention and care, you'll handcraft your own book, binding your paper paintings between custom encaustic board covers, forging a beautiful vessel for your art.
This is more than a class; it's an opportunity to forge a lasting legacy. With each stroke of wax and carefully placed page, you'll craft a deeply personal and meaningful artifact—infused with warmth, passion, and the touch of your own hands. What truly elevates this creation is the potential for your book to incorporate works from your previous days at EncaustiCamp, transforming it into a vibrant chronicle of your entire artistic exploration here.
Let your story unfold in wax, and discover the deep roots of your creativity.
I appreciate the articulateness with which you express your journey, and always look forward to how you share with us, your more or less "unknown friends."
Thank you for that gift. Thank you for that openness. Thank you for all you give in your teaching. ( It fascinates me that you were the first instructor (other than my initial teacher) I chose to take a class from, and what a blessing it has been! Seems either serendipity or preordained.....?). You stoked creative juices, and I'm experimenting every which way!
So, onward to Encausticamp.
You will never know all that E Camp provided me and for all those others who have attended, both personally and as artists.
EncaustiCamp has been everything you hoped for and I want you to know that in your deepest core. At times you may not have felt this or doubted your vision, but it remains the truth, always.
There is a time for going out to transform the world through words and actions, writing and teach...
And there is a time for staying; transforming the world through words and actions, writing and teaching....
Then there is a time for having the hours of the day do the work of transforming me.
