Encaustic Workshop

*materials and surface preparation *building up and carving out layers of wax

*transferring imagery to wax *other sculptural surfaces

*layering wax and oil paint

*creating beautiful, abstract, layered backgrounds

*drawing (three-dimensionally) with wax

At the end of the class, students will be familiar with a range of encaustic techniques and fully ready

to create their own encaustic paintings. Several of these methods have been personally developed

by Joyce Polance and cannot be learned elsewhere. Students will have the opportunity to practice

all of these methods.

Have you been fascinated by the translucent, luminous and textured surfaces that can only be achieved
through encaustic (wax) painting but did not know how to get started, assumed it was too hard to learn or
were hesitant to work with a blow torch?

In response to requests for instruction by those who have seen her work, Joyce Polance is offering an
intensive hands-on workshop in encaustic painting - covering beginning to advanced techniques that do
not require a blow torch.

Who is this class for?

*Advanced painters who wish to add encaustic to their repertoire

*Beginning artists who wish to develop their skills as painters through encaustic

*Artists who work in other mediums - like sculpture - that are interested in

exploring textured surfaces

*any painter who wishes to learn new ways to add texture to paintings

What will this class cover?

This class will teach a variety of methods for working with wax and heat including:

How big is the class?

The class will be limited to two or three students.

When will the class be offered?

The class is six hours in length, and may be done in one day or over 2 days.

Since there are only 2 or 3 students per class, dates and times are flexible - based on

participant scheduling. A private class is also available.

Where will the class be held?

Joyce Polance's studio: 855 W. Blackhawk Street, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60642

The building is one block west of Halsted St., and two blocks south of North Ave.

How much is the class?

The class is $600. This will include both sessions of hands-on instruction and all materials.

Students will leave with a finished painting to bring home.

Who is the instructor?

Joyce Polance is an accomplished professional artist whose work includes encaustic painting. She

has exhibited widely and has work in many private and corporate collections. She is represented by

Addington Gallery in Chicago and Blue Gallery in Three Oaks, Michigan.

How do I sign up?

Contact Joyce Polance at (773) 934-0560 or