Desiree DeMars, Encaustic Mixed Media Collage, 14×12 panel
EXPLORE the Ancient Art of Encaustics, Collage & More
Learn the foundational techniques of painting with beeswax, tree resin and pigments known as encaustics. Dive even deeper by exploring the world of collage through adding alternative materials such as handmade papers, photographs, and found objects you will weave together with wax to create rich, vibrant and textural images.
Supplies will be provided AND you are encouraged to bring personal items such as
papers, yarns, threads, magazine images or photo copies of images you are inspired to work with. Wear your painting attire or bring an apron!
OUR SPONSOR: SHARON SCHMIDT is President of Cascade Girl and received her Master Beekeeper credential from University of Montana. She established the Cascade Girl organization in 2014. She is a psych nurse practitioner and clinical psychologist.
Cascade Girl is a 501(c)3 that teaches people about pollinators of the Cascade region via science, art and culture. Projects include educational content about beekeeping and gardening for US veterans as well as classes for school children and adult college students.
Cascade Girl produces the annual Oregon Honey & Mead Festival and local classes such as this one to help fund their work. They have Apiaries in Ashland, Grants Pass and Central Point and are two time winners of the Good Food Awards in the Artisan Honey category.
Learn more at www.cascadegirl.orgÂ
