SPECTACULAR SHELLAC BURNS
Sunday, July 27, 2025
10 am - 4 pm, $235
All Levels
Location: Vancouver, WA
Unleash your creativity in this exciting workshop dedicated to the bold, spontaneous beauty of encaustic shellac burns! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to try something new, this immersive class will introduce you to a technique that's as unpredictable as it is captivating.
What to Expect
Explore how shellac reacts to intense heat to create crackled, organic textures that are impossible to duplicate by hand. You'll learn how to apply shellac, manipulate it with a torch, and experiment with custom color blends for striking, one-of-a-kind effects.
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.
You'll Learn
Encaustic Painting: If you’re new to encaustic, I’ll demonstrate basic painting and fusing techniques using wax in a range of vivid colors. Otherwise, you can jump right into working with the shellac.
Shellac Burn Effects: Create mesmerizing patterns by applying and burning shellac. You'll have plenty of materials to explore and the freedom to work in any style you like.
Torch Techniques & Safety: Gain confidence using a torch, even if you’ve never held one before. We’ll focus on safe, practical handling from start to finish.
Color Mixing: Work with tinted shellac and learn my 2 favorite ways to mix your own beautiful hues.
Studio Safety & Setup: Learn how to create a safe, functional encaustic workspace—whether at home or in a studio.
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 bring them in sizes up to about 11" x 14" so you can get right to experimenting with the shellac mixture.
Most students leave class with 1 - 2 completed paintings or several sample pieces, plus a deeper understanding of the encaustic process, and the know-how to keep creating beyond the classroom.
Confirmation, directions to my studio and additional information will be emailed to each student upon registration. Space is limited to 5 students so classes fill quickly.
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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