Are you tired of just dabbling in encaustic painting and ready to take your skills to the next level?

You have already gained some skills and years working with the encaustic medium, and now you're ready to dig in a little deeper, exploring new techniques and advanced concepts. Look no further than our Intermediate/Advanced Encaustic Painting Workshop.

Throughout the course, Theresa will work with larger formats, using Cold Wax Medium and exploring mixed media techniques. Inside the Intermediate/Advanced Encasutic Workshop, she delves into wax layering, the shellac burn technique, and how to work with gold leaf and metallics.

This workshop goes beyond just basic techniques, as Theresa explores photo-encaustic methods, adding texture to your surfaces with wire brushing, achieving a rich patina with shellac burn, and much more. 

Texture is key to any great encaustic painting, and Theresa provides tips and tricks for creating dynamic surfaces. Whether you prefer a smooth finish or love to layer on the texture, she'll teach you how to achieve the look you desire. 

Of course, even the best painters sometimes need to start over or redo a piece. That's why Theresa also provides guidance for these situations, so you never have to worry about being stuck with a piece that doesn't meet your vision.

As an artist, it's essential to find your flow-state and voice. Theresa will share ways to explore discover your artist's voice and hone it.

You will also have the opportunity to explore Theresa's signature loosely tight style, as well as gain deeper insights into manipulating wax as a timeless medium. 

So, if you're looking to expand your horizons as an encaustic painter, this workshop is perfect for you.
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What's Inside This Training

Course Curriculum

    1. Courses Trailer

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Welcome and a Brief Overview

    1. Tools and Materials for Encaustics

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Torches and Heatguns

    3. Making Encaustic Medium

    4. Reusing Wax Scrapings

    5. Carts for Art Tables

    6. Setting Up Your Encaustic Studio

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Early Wax Layers

    2. Shellac burn

    3. Metallic leaf

    4. Cold Wax Medium

    5. Cold Wax Pour

    6. Surface Texture & Mixed media

    7. Incised Line

    8. Surface Pattern Making

    9. Advanced Surface Texture & Exploring Artist's Voice

    10. Questions and Thoughts

    11. Start to Finish: Photo-Encaustic Small Block

    1. Taping Edges

    2. Applying the Glue Layer

    3. Adhering a Photo

    4. Early Layers Large Format

    5. Building More Layers

    6. Finishing Touches

    7. Delivery & Installation

    1. Finishing a Block: Surface Touches

    2. Finishing a Block: Clean Edges

    3. Shipping Art

    1. Deepening Your Studio Practice

    2. Finding Your Flow State & Artist's Voice

    3. Exploring Theresa Stirling’s Style

Course Overview

  • $49.00
  • 32 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Meet Your Instructor

For over two decades, Theresa Stirling has been collaborating closely with designers and collectors to make one-of-a-kind glowing pieces of artwork.

One of my key focuses is to help you have fun while creating. I believe that joy is essential to a successful and fulfilling artistic practice. My conversational teaching style allows you to explore your creativity in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Additionally, I provide insider tips and techniques to help you succeed in your encaustic work.
Let's Begin Creating Together!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is this course delivered and how long do I have to complete it?

    These courses are self-paced and rewatchable, meaning that you can take your time and revisit key concepts whenever you need to. I've poured my heart and soul into creating these lessons, ensuring that they are packed with studio life content that is inspirational at every level.

  • Is there a refund available if I change my mind or don't find it valuable?

    Please note that each tuition is a non-refundable investment. However, I am confident that you'll be delighted with the results of this course. If you aren't certain, be sure to explore the free preview first.

  • I have never tried encaustic painting before. Is this for me?

    No. This workshop is for those who have already taken the beginning course and are comfortable working with a blowtorch. We will assume that you have already gained some skills in the encaustic medium. If you have not yet started exploring encaustic painting, please check out our beginner course.