SPECTACULAR SHELLAC BURNS
Sunday, July 27, 2025
10 am - 4 pm, $235
All Levels
Location: Vancouver, WA
Join me for a dynamic workshop exploring the bold and beautiful world of encaustic shellac burns! This class is all about creating stunning, organic effects that are impossible to replicate by hand.
What You'll Learn:
Shellac Burn Effects: You'll learn how to apply a shellac mixture and then superheat it until it cracks. These spontaneous patterns are mesmerizing and endlessly customizable.
Torch Techniques & Safety: If you’ve never used a torch before, no worries! You’ll get comfortable with it in no time. We'll cover everything from basic handling to flame control, with a strong focus on safe and responsible use.
Color Mixing & Customization: Explore shellac in a variety of colors and learn how to create your own custom blends. I’ll show you my simple methods for making your own at home, so you can keep experimenting long after class ends.
Studio Setup & Safety: From ventilation to safe material handling, we’ll walk through how to create a safe, functional encaustic workspace whether you’re in a studio or working at home.
By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with a solid understanding of the encaustic shellac burn technique, a new comfort level with the torch, and several sample pieces showcasing your unique results.
No painting or drawing experience is necessary for this encaustic class! Don't worry if you haven't tried anything like this before, the medium is very forgiving.
All supplies will be provided for you so all you have to do is show up and have fun, but if you have paintings in progress please feel free to bring them in sizes up to about 11" x 14" so you can get right to experimenting with the shellac mixture.
Confirmation, directions to my studio and additional information will be emailed to each student upon registration. Space is limited to 6 students so classes fill quickly.
This is an intermediate class for those comfortable working with wax. If you haven't taken a beginning encaustic class you will have to complete one before learning this advanced technique.
REGISTRATION
>> REGISTER HERE. Once I receive your payment, I’ll send a confirmation email to the address you have on file with Square. Feel free to email me at hello@lindarobertsonarts.com if you have any questions about the class.
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