Painting with Crayons with Mikaela Guggino (Saturday)

Create a nature-inspired painting using crayons in a whole new way! In this hands-on workshop, you'll use a specialized heated tool, the Encaustic Stylus Pro, to transform ordinary crayons into a vibrant painting medium and create a miniature work of art on a 4" x 4" panel. The workshop begins with a brief introduction to the history of wax painting, followed by guided practice with essential techniques, color blending, layering, and composition. Using provided images of flowers and leaves, or your own favorite nature photograph, you’ll learn how to translate an image into a finished painting rich with color and texture. Designed for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun and approachable introduction to an unexpected medium while building skills that can be applied to future creative projects.

All materials are provided by the instructor for a $10 materials fee, to be paid directly to instructor at the workshop.

Please note, hot wax can aggravate those with sensitive lungs. A fan will be going in the background to promote ventilation, and masks will be offered to attendees.

Please wear close-toed shoes.

Artist Bio:

Mikaela Guggino is a local, emerging artist who specializes in encaustic and manuscript painting. She received her BA in Studio Art and MA in Art History from the University of Denver (DU), where she studied encaustic art with Deborah Howard. Mikaela has had the opportunity to TA an encaustic course at DU and teach encaustic workshops around New Mexico. Mikaela’s art explores themes of art history and compassion, seeking to understand current events and to empower through artmaking. To learn more, follow her on social media, @mgartbee.