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New Products in the Shop from Enkaustikos

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We have some great new products in the shop from Enkaustikos. Their fabulous instructional DVD is a great way to begin your encaustic practice. Learn from the experts from Enkaustikos. In this instructional video you will learn why encaustic painting is so enticing to contemporary artists and what makes it different from other mediums. Artist Kathryn Bevier will open your eyes to a variety of techniques that can be accomplished with encaustic paints and mediums. When working on the a hotplate, keeping your paints in order is key. Encaustic painting tins are a great way to save and store your paints...

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June Wax & Paper Sale

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Our June 2015 sale on selected encaustic painting cards & waxes.No code needed

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More new products in the shop!

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See all the great new products that we have in store!  Use coupon code: HAPPYMAY2015 to get $5 off all orders over $35 Offer code expires May 31, 2015

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New products from Enkaustikos in the Shop!

Posted by Bethany Handfield on

We are so excited to be carrying these new products from Enkaustikos. Please check back soon as we will be adding more. If there is a specific Enkaustikos product that you are interested in, please contact us regarding availability.

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5 Thursdays with Bethany

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*NEW CLASS*   Thursdays, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25   5 Thursdays with Bethany Please join me for an intimate class series for 5 Thursdays starting May 28th.Each class will build on the one before it starting with the basics of working with encaustic on wood panel and working our way up to a completed and framed painting.  All supplies, lunch and snacks will be provided: We will explore:  - Studio safety - Different methods of fusing - Mark making - Mixed Media- Shellac burns- Framing cradled panels- and so much more!All leading up to a finished framed painting. ...

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