SPECIAL FOR
VALENTINE'S MONTH -

For every pound of encaustic medium you buy, we will send you a puck ($7 value) of our new product - naturally bleached medium for free! Offer extended until March 20th (The Spring Equinox!). (We'll just add it to your order.)

Encaustic Workshops

Andrea has been teaching creative workshops for the past twenty years, since her graduation from the Ontario College of Art & Design. She became intrigued with encaustic in 2001, after taking a workshop at OCAD and then another intensive workshop at the R&F Encaustic School in New York state in 2004.

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About Us

Andrea loves to teach this wonderful medium, as students enjoy the process of working with wax so much! There is such a sense of spontaneity in the class or workshop, and she is happy to be a part of such creativity. Often she will travel for teaching, and you can approach her if you would like to see an encaustic workshop for your local art group or guild. References are available upon request.

To learn more, check out our encaustic faq's.

Some testimonials from students

"Thank you for a wonderful weekend. You are an excellent teacher!" -Heather, Southampton Art School, September '09

"The most organized and giving instructor that I have ever had at the Art School." - Sandra, Southampton Art School, September '09

"You have introduced me to a new passion! I love this medium and can't wait to do more. Thanks for a great day!!" - Roberta, The Colour Jar in Durham, March '09

"... very relaxed and fun class, Andrea's organization was great and very thought out..." - Wendy, St. Thomas Artists' Guild, April '08

"Students felt free to ask any questions, Andrea's style was precise and very comfortable... this was the most interesting workshop I've taken in a long time." - Beth, St. Thomas Artists' Guild, April '08

Southampton School of Art - September 2009

Other Encaustic Teachers Recommended by Waxworks:
Supria Karmakar is a talented encaustic artist and gifted teacher in Ontario offering workshops in encaustic and altered books. To learn more about her teaching schedule: www.supriasdesigns.com

Cancellation Policy: If student cancels 10 days or more before the class/workshop begins, they will be refunded the full amount (less$40 administration fee). If the cancellation happens 9 days or less before the class/workshop, there is no refund. It is possible to find a replacement for the spot, if discussed with Andrea.

Current Workshops with andrea bird

Five-Day Workshop - The Southampton School of Art - August 9 - 13/10

New this year! Five Day Workshop in beautiful Southampton, right on Lake Huron! For all skill levels, lots of time to try out many techniques, like layering, gouging, collage, photo transfer, and using many fusing tools, like the iron/blow torch and heat gun! Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Workshop @ Factory 163 in Stratford, ON MAY 29/30, 2010

This one or two day workshop will introduce students to luscious, versatile encaustic painting. Hands-on exploration of layering with encaustic medium (beeswax & damar resin) and collage leads to unexpected, spontaneous and often beautiful results. Students can take one workshop or both back to back. Saturday, May 29 (beginner) and/or Sunday, May 30/10 (advanced).

Workshop in Port Perry, ON March 26, 27 and 28/10

This series of one or two day workshop(s) is geared for many levels of experience, with various fusing options being taught: iron/blow torch/heat gun, and will include a wonderful lunch. Friday and Saturday are beginner classes, for those who are brand new to encaustic, or have a little experience. Sunday is an advanced workshop, and will focus mainly on the uses of the iron as a fusing tool, as well as other tips and techniques that Andrea picked up at last years Encaustic Conference. Regist...