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
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Encaustic Embellishment Extravaganza
March 17-21
Aya Fiber Studio
Stuart, Florida -
Vermont Retreat 1
June 23-27The Alchemy of Transformation: Stains, Dyes & Paint w/Natural Processes & Materials
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Vermont Retreat 2
August 4-8
The Moody Blues: Encaustic, Indigo & Cyanotype -
Exploring Mixed-Media Narratives in Encaustic
September 1-2
Candian Encaustic Conference
Ontario, Canada -
Exploring Mixed-Media Encaustic & the Mark
September 22-26
Muses Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico
2025 Vermont Encaustic Retreats
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Vermont Encaustic Retreats Info
General information
Faq’s, links & helpful information
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Vermont Retreat 1
June 23-27
The Alchemy of Transformation: Stains, Dyes & Paint w/Natural Processes & Materials
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Vermont Retreat 2
August 4-8
The Moody Blues: Encaustic, Indigo & Cyanotype
2025 LIVE Virtual Classes
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Basically the Very Basics Encaustic Demonstration
Jan 7 2:00-3:30PM EST
FREE Live Virtual Demonstration
Registration Begins November 15, 2024
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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 ESTLIVE 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 ESTLIVE 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 ESTLIVE Zoom Workshop
All Sessions Recorded
Early Bird Registration Begins August 15, 2025
Virtual Self-Guided Classes
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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
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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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