Join me in my mill studio in Amesbury, Massachusetts to learn more about the wonderful world of encaustic painting. My studio is fully equipped with professional ventilation, 16”x16” R&F heated palettes, adjustable heat guns, encaustic gesso, medium, encaustic paint, and oil pigment sticks, as well as a wide array of art supplies, tools + brushes. Class size for all workshops + open studio sessions : 4 students
I have been an art teacher to adults + children since 2004, and have been painting with wax since 2015. To learn more about encaustic painting + my teaching, please watch this video.
If a workshop is full, please contact me to join the waiting list.
TESTIMONIALS
"What a fun and informative class! Amy is a patient instructor, willing to share her knowledge, tricks of her trade, while encouraging individual creativity. I love that I went from learning to use encaustic wax, to finished projects in 2 days—I was definitely inspired to do more!"
-Joanne
"I found encaustic painting to be a new and exciting medium to express myself! Amy is knowledgeable, a great instructor, very patient and encouraging!"
-Christina
"Amy is thorough and patient as she explains and demonstrates this highly skill-based art form. As a media, encaustic is engaging. As a student, learning about its application, you’re suddenly filled with one idea after another. Imagination soars!"
-Vicki
"Awesome teacher, awesome class! Amy packs a lot of information in her workshops and is generous with her time and knowledge. Learned a lot and had a great time doing it. Highly recommend her class."
-Doris
"I enjoyed learning about encaustic painting with Amy. Her creativeness and subject knowledge helped me to let go and explore my creative side."
-Carolyn
"Amy is a wonderful teacher: organized with her handouts and presentation; gentle and inspiring with her suggestions and ideas; and thoughtful and creative in her presentations. I am enjoying exploring a new medium and look forward to doing more."
-Anne
"Taking the Encaustic Workshop with Amy has given me great new options for new artwork. Amy is an excellent teacher - always available, and thorough and patient, but giving the student freedom and encouragement to experiment. I was really needing some inspiration, and I think Amy’s studio was a great place to find it!"
-Barbara