encaustic workshops in San Miguel de Allende ,Mexico

Encaustic workshops In San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

I am taking appointments for in-studio workshops. I find it is best to schedule around the time you will be in San Miguel. You can plan private class, bring friends or ask me to see if there are others who might want to join the days of your choosing. For the time being, masks are being worn and there will be lots of fresh air, or tables will be moved outside.

See some students' work at bottom of this page

What encaustic technique do you want to learn, Abstract, Figurative, Mixed media, photo encaustic? I have experience working in all of these.
You will create paintings that echo your vision, not a copy of mine. I will lead you on your own creative journey,

Ezshwan is a highly skilled teacher. She has worked in encaustic and cold wax mediums for over 20 years
She is one of 26 world renowned Encaustic artists that are sharing their knowledge and expertise on all aspects of this wonderful medium on the ongoing PAINTING WITH FIRE online group.

Ezshwan is classically trained and can move from figurative to abstract easily and can guide you to create your own vision.

Study with her for her experience, ability to teach the techniques, and personally guide your creativity. She specializes in working with each student personally to inspire their individuality.
The techniques are clearly explained and demonstrated. You will NOT make a painting that looks like another student.

Classes are available now for no more than 4 people who are vaccinated, and agree to wear masks during the workshop. There is fresh air ventilation in the studio and our breaks are outside on the terrace.

Arrangements for future dates can be made if you have 3 or more people interested in a workshop, or would like a private class.
THESE GROUP CLASSES ARE INTENDED FOR AT LEAST 3 PEOPLE. If you have 3 or more people interested, I will plan around your schedule. Hopefully soon!

THESE ENCAUSTIC GROUP CLASSES ARE INTENDED FOR AT LEAST 3 PEOPLE.

One Day Workshops: $150 USD plus $35 materials fee per person, 10 am to 4 pm

Two Day Workshops: $270 USD plus $50 materials fee per person, 10am to 4 pm

Three Day Intensive: $365 USD plus $60 materials fee., per person. 10 am to 4 pm

A deposit of $100 required at registration.You can send the deposit via pay pal :paypal.me/Ezshwan. The remainder of the fee can be paid the first day of class, in pesos at the exchange rate of the day, or a U.S. check

Semi-private Two person One day workshop, $195 plus $35 materials fee per person 10 am to 4pm
Semi-private, 2 person Two day workshop, $360 plus $55 materials fee
Semi--private 2 person three day workshop . $430 plus $60 materials fee

Private workshop:6 hours of individual attention: These are tailored to your needs; anything you want to learn and focus on. I am specializing in private classes, because so much can be accomplished. You can take a cab ( taxis are inexpensive in San Miguel) or drive. Directions on my website; http://www.ezshwan.com/directions-to-studio.html

One day private workshop; $285 plus $40 materials fee 10 am to 4pm
Two day private workshop,; $560 $60 material fee
Some artists want the fast track to learning my techniques.
You will work side by side with me in my
studio, creating your own work with direct input,
demos and suggestions from me.
The curriculum will be designed exactly to
fit your needs.
deposit of $100 required.

A deposit of $100 required at registration. The remainder of the fee can be paid the first day of class, in pesos at the exchange rate of the day, or a U.S. check

Day 1 & 2 of the encaustic workshop will cover all the basics, including information about how to make paint, about the commercial paints and their applications, about supports, grounds and techniques: paint application, fusing, glazing, inscribing and mixed media approaches, safety, materials, demos of applying paint, glazing, fusing, How to get that smooth surface! Introducing mixed media, creating lines and texture.. I will emphasize how these techniques can be developed to create a unique encaustic language for each student. I will talk (and demo) how to create glaze layers, as well as some special techniques like inscribing. You will leave with a printout containing all the information you need as well as a list of suppliers.

I give participants a thorough introduction to the encaustic medium method. Artists with backgrounds in almost any medium will find these workshops are an exciting opportunity to expand their visual vocabulary with wax. Some who attend have some familiarity with encaustic, others don't, but want to expand their artistic experience. This mix of artists adds to the learning experience and often inspires all to try new techniques.

In the advanced classes, we focus on surfacing, embedding, transparencies, glazing and hot pen, image transfers, India ink mark making and more. We will explore combining oil and encaustic and dipping. You should have several finished paintings after the workshops.

I will supply all the materials, encaustic paint. brushes, support panels, electric tools, scrapers and propane torches, as well as showing how you can make your own paints and set up your own encaustic studio.

If you want to bring some things to collage you can. Old drawings or prints or photographs can combine with encaustic, but the paper must be porous and not glossy or coated. Encaustic works with almost anything but acrylic or plastics.

Experiment with all the materials and create your own finished encaustic paintings in class.

The workshops are held in my home studio from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. each day. This allows the participants hundreds of examples of my encaustic painting over the last 20 years, including "what not to do!"

Cancellations 2 weeks before workshop will receive a full refund. 1 week before, 30% will be refunded. No deposit refunds after that.

Comments from students "Since your class, I have been so excited with this medium. I cannot tell you the response I’ve been getting! I want to thank you for that workshop. The WHOLE experience in your studio was so wonderful and think about often." J.I. Rode Island

Thank you again for a wonderful class and for introducing me to encaustic painting. I very much enjoyed the experience and your kind, instructive energy made it possible for me to learn much in only two days!

You changed my life. I didn’t know that I could be creative.
- Last night I was quite relaxed -- tonight I could fly to the moon. Wish you were all here for a glass of bubbly. We had such a wonderful day. Ezshwan, you are a very special Woman. Thank you for sharing of your knowledge so freely and giving so much encouragement.

I took this workshop and it is OUTSTANDING. .... If you ever wanted to learn this technique then this is class for you. Eschwan is an outstanding teacher and artist.....

IT is fun fun and the results even for a beginner are super.... try it... what could be more fun than painting with bee's wax and a blow torch!!!

Ezshwan, I took your class and loved it. Thank you. It’s not something I have been able to continue with. However I was visiting with a gallery and they suggested to paint in encaustic and they would be interested. So, you never know. Maybe the next time I visit SMA. Again thank you.

Thanks for giving such a great workshop!

I really enjoyed it;the creativity is endless with encaustic!!!

Dear Ezshwan, Thought you might like to know that my attempts at encaustic that
I did in your class, is now showing with my other pieces at RaLuz Gallelry at. S.F.
Pasada hotel. I so enjoyed that class, and can hardly wait to get a hold of a torch again.

I really, truly, wonderfully enjoyed working with you last time. A whole new world is opened up to me in terms of potential surface decoration for my ceramic sculpture. I want to continue with it.

Thanks so much for the wonderful workshop. I enjoyed every minute of it. I hope I will be able to join you next year.

I really enjoyed it; the creativity is endless with encaustic!” A.V; Mexico

"It is like falling in love again!" M.A.;"New York

"I really, truly, wonderfully enjoyed working with you last time. A whole new world is opened up to me in terms of potential surface decoration for my ceramic sculpture. I want to continue with it." J.G.;Mexico

Muchas Gracias! Until we meet again may you be safe & well