Suminagashi, meaning “floating ink,” is an ancient Japanese technique for decorating paper with delicate, fluid patterns. Considered one of the earliest forms of marbling, its origins trace back over 2,000 years to China, and it was later practiced in Japan as early as the 12th century by Shinto priests. In this demonstration, Dominique will guide
Suminagashi: The Fun and Meditative Art of Japanese Paper Marbling Read More »
This presentation and demonstration will provide an overview and research of encaustic art, focusing on the process of making encaustic medium. I will explain how to combine beeswax, damar resin, and pigments to create the coloured wax used in encaustic painting. I will also show the different material that can be used to make the
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Molten wax becomes a bridge between tradition and innovation in this demonstration. Batik tools enter the encaustic studio, creating marks, rhythms, and textures that form a signature language in wax—a dialogue of gesture, memory, and material identity. Cross-cultural and process-driven, this practice reimagines how wax can carry meaning, authorship, and expression.
Heat, Touch, Repeat: A Material Dialogue with Cat Crotchett Read More »
Watch as I create hot paint transfers from a heated palette and apply cold to fine area paper. Layers and layers are built one over the other. Images have a slight, three-dimensional raise to them. Transfers can be used immediately of months from now! I will share work from my own collection.
Encaustic Collage: Hot Paint Cold Paint with Karen Bright Read More »
Christin Zelenka will paint a summer azure butterfly in gouache on vellum; which will then be fused with encaustic medium onto an oil painted or gouache background. The final step will be to fuse colour changing chrome to the surface. The size panel we will be working with is 6″ x 6″.
Combining Traditional Painting Method with Encaustic Medium with Christin Zelenka Read More »
A lecture and live performance on the merits of encaustic for naturalistic landscape painting. Jones will paint a miniature encaustic live while discussing on why encaustic was not used by any of the great landscape painters of the 19th century.
The Encaustic Landscape: Embracing Mass and Naturalism with Matthew Jones Read More »
In this live demonstration, Amanda will create an encaustic vessel bowl inspired by the philosophy of wabi sabi, the beauty found in imperfection, texture, and the passage of time. Beginning with a paper clay bowl structure, she will demonstrate how she builds dimensional surfaces using Powertex to strengthen the form and create depth and sculptural
Wabi Sabi Encaustic: Vessel Bowl with Amanda Pierce Read More »
In this live demonstration, Amanda will share how her creative process often begins by working intuitively and creating many small fragments that are later incorporated into larger works. Using plaster of Paris on plastic and cardboard, she will demonstrate how these textured elements develop through layered materials and surface exploration. Participants will see how embedded
Working in Fragments: Wabi Sabi Texture and Material Exploration with Amanda Pierce Read More »
In this demonstration, I will show how to create a traditional hand-sewn Ethiopian book with wood covers. I will demonstrate historic methods of paper folding, paper slitting, and the traditional four-needle chain stitch that is decorative, strong, and flexible. Witness the merits of 6th century technology! This style of bookbinding is perfect for the addition
Creating a Wood Covered Book with Kari Bronaugh Read More »
Tickets are $50 Each ticket is a chance to have your name drawn to choose a little masterpiece from the wall. Join the fun, take a chance, and support a great cause—every ticket supports the 2027 Conference Awards.
Little Masterpieces Show and Fundraiser Read More »
