All of my classes…

….are taught from an alternative, hands-on approach with an emphasis on mixed media and experimentation. I taught at Temple University, Tyler School of Art for 13 years and have been teaching workshops continuously since 2005. I have a diverse art background with skills that include painting, sculpture, graphic and textile design, photography, digital imaging and more. It is my intention that each participant leave my workshops with a refreshing balance of concept, process, history, experimentation, problem solving and discovery.

2025 In-Person Classes

2025 Vermont Encaustic Retreats

2025 LIVE Virtual Classes

  • Basically the Very Basics Encaustic Demonstration

    Jan 7 2:00-3:30PM EST

    FREE Live Virtual Demonstration

    Registration Begins November 15, 2024

  • It Begins With a Mark Lecture Series: Tracing the Unseen Through the Living Mark

    January 9 7:00 PM EST

    FREE Live Virtual Presentation

    Registration Begins November 15, 2024

  • Mark-Making as Practice Spring Class

    8 Tuesdays
    Jan 14-Mar 4
    4:00-5:00PM EST

    LIVE Zoom Workshop
    All Sessions Recorded

    Early Bird Registration Begins November 15, 2024

  • Captivating Composition: A Journey from Chaos to Cohesion

    5 Tuesdays, Apr 1-29
    4:00-5:30PM EST

    LIVE Zoom Workshop
    All Sessions Recorded

    Early Bird Registration Begins Feb 22, 2025

  • Mark-Making as Practice Fall Class

    8 Tuesdays
    Oct 7-Nov 28
    4:00-5:00PM EST

    LIVE Zoom Workshop
    All Sessions Recorded

    Early Bird Registration Begins August 15, 2025

  • Storied Layers: Exploring Mixed-Media Encaustic Collage

    6 Wednesdays
    Oct 8-Nov 12
    4:00-6:00PM EST

    LIVE Zoom Workshop
    All Sessions Recorded

    Early Bird Registration Begins August 15, 2025

Virtual Self-Guided Classes

  • Drawing With Horse Hair In Encaustic

    Learn to draw in encaustic with clean, fluid lines to create simple, complex and subtle graduated drawings.

    Full class available for Download NOW

  • Smooth Surface Encaustic

    Learn how to create depth and a gorgeous satin finish with The Smooth Surface Encaustic mini-class combination PDF/Video Instruction.

    Full Class Available for Download NOW

  • Mixed-Media Mark-Making Mastery


    FREE LECTURE RECORDING TO LEARN MORE IS AVAILABLE

    Full class available for Download
    NOW

  • Mark-Making as Practice Recordings Only

    The Spring, 2024 Workshop Offered as Self-Guided Recordings Only

    Class is Open NOW!

    Registration Ongoing

Painting with Fire Virtual Encaustic Workshops

  • Painting With Fire Encaustic 2021-22

    26 Instructors/52 Videos

    Forever Access to the Videos
    Private Facebook Community

    My Classes: Polythermal Materials & Paper Clay

    Now on sale for $199

  • Painting With Fire Encaustic 2022-23

    26 Instructors/52 Videos

    Forever Access to the Videos
    Private Facebook Community

    My Classes: Instant Indigo &
    Art on the Go

    Now on sale for $249

  • Painting With Fire Encaustic 2023-24

    26 Instructors/52 Videos

    Forever Access to the Videos
    Private Facebook Community

    My Classes: 5 Encaustic Painting Fixes & Mark-Making

    Now on sale for $289

  • Painting With Fire Encaustic 2024-25

    26 Instructors/52 Videos

    Forever Access to the Videos
    Private Facebook Community

    My Classes: Fast & Loose Encaustic & 5 Favorite Tools

    Now on sale for $289

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