Learn to Paint with Wax

One Day Workshops, Workdays and Multi-day Guest Artist Workshops

We offer a Variety of Ways to Learn

*Start out with a 1-day Introductory Beginner Workshop ($140, all materials included).

In these Beginner Workshops you will be learning a variety of techniques including how to build layers, fuse, texture, work with grids, stencils, embed objects, incise, transfer, collage and much more along with a working knowledge on how to melt and mix wax, a bit about the history of wax painting, a working knowledge of supplies and how to create your own workspace! All supplies included. Saturdays 10:00 to 4:00 as noted on our calendar and by email newsletter.

Please join our email list by signing up below. You'll receive the email newsletter featuring monthly 1-day workshops, Independent Workdays, 4-hour Specialty Workshops, Multi day Guest Artist Workshops and more!

For pics of the many techniques you'll be learning, click here.

*Once you've taken an introductory / beginner workshop, come for our 4 hour Specialty Workshops delving further into processes and learning techniques such as pours, texture, collage, transfers, painterly effects, monotype, 3-D, hot tools and abstraction.

And/or:

*Once you've taken an introductory / beginner workshop, come back for Independent Workdays to create without any formal instruction using all of our equipment and supplies ($25.00 per hour - the charge for a workday starts at the time you schedule in for).

Monday: 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 to 1:00 or 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 to 4:00 or choose your hours

To Register for a workshop or workday:

To Register for a workshop or workday please go to our Schedule page.

If you prefer another method of payment and registration, please see the options below:

email Bonny at bonny@theencausticcenter.com with the info below or call 214-405-5993

Please include the date of the workshop and type - ie:

Full day Beginner workshop $140 (always includes any specialties that are scheduled that day as well)
Specialty workshop only according to what's being offered that day ie: Vintage Ephemera - noon to 4pm: $80
Independent workday time - with the time you will schedule in for (choose your hours within the 10am to 4pm day): $25 per hour

Please include your phone number in the email

Once your space is confirmed you can make a deposit of $25 and pay the balance at the workshop or pay your workshop in full via the below payment options:

Payment Options:

via Zelle to bonny@bonnyleibowitz.com

via PayPal by requesting a PayPal invoice

via PayPal by logging into PayPal and sending your payment to bonny@theencausticcenter.com

By check to The Encaustic Center, 580 W Arapaho Rd. #271, Richardson, TX, 75080

By credit card; call Bonny at 214-405-5993

By cash at The Bonny Studio or The Encaustic Center, please call or email Bonny to schedule a time: bonny@theencausticcenter.com or 214-405-5993

Please email for availability bonny@theencausticcenter.com.

Workshop Supplies:

All supplies are included but you might like to bring your own special uncoated papers, tissue, leaves, Xerox and inkjet printout, drawings, unglazed ceramic pieces, stencils, stamps, thread, or thin fabrics, etc. We supply plywood boards and have cradled boards for sale. Check our schedule to find a class that works for you. We also sell encaustic supplies and painting panels.

See our supply page here and inquire for shipping