Encaustic Workshops Minneapolis – Painting with Fire & Wax with Kathleen Kvern
Learn encaustic painting and build your creative practice in my intimate studio setting. My teaching approach blends technical skill-building with experimentation, intuition, and cultivating your individual artistic voice. My intention is to offer small-group workshops, designed to support both beginners and experienced artists working with encaustic and mixed media to build confidence and a creative practice.
All workshops take place in my fully equipped studio at the Grain Belt Bottling House in Northeast Minneapolis.
Studio Location
Kathleen Kvern Art – Studio #206
Grain Belt Bottling House
79 13th Ave NE, Studio #206
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Safe, free, and ample street parking available.
Upcoming Encaustic Workshops
Beginner Encaustic 101
Saturday, January 17
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: $170 per person (includes all supplies)
Class Size: Limited to 6 people
This introductory workshop is perfect for those new to encaustic painting. We’ll cover the fundamentals of working safely with molten beeswax, including materials, tools, studio setup, and basic techniques such as layering, fusing, texture, and mark-making. You’ll leave with a strong foundation and at least one finished piece, as well as the confidence to continue exploring this luminous medium.
All supplies are provided.
Encaustic Collage
Saturday, January 24
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $220 per person (includes all supplies)
Class Size: Maximum 5 people
This immersive workshop explores the rich possibilities of combining encaustic painting with collage and imagery. We’ll work with layering, embedding papers and images, surface development, and color relationships to create depth and narrative. The day includes demonstrations, guided exercises, and ample studio time with one-on-one support.
Suitable for beginners with some art experience and those who have taken an encaustic class previously.
All supplies included and a suggested “bring your own” supplies will be provided before class.
Open Studio Encaustic Session
(For artists with prior encaustic experience)
Saturday, February 7
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $170 per person
Class Size: Maximum 5 people
This session is designed as supported studio time for artists already familiar with encaustic. Kathleen will be available for questions, feedback, and guidance while you focus on your own work.
What’s provided:
Hot plates
Brushes
Encaustic medium
Tools
Limited encaustic paints
What to bring:
Artists are encouraged to bring their own cradled panels and favorite encaustic paints.
Registration & Policies
Full payment is required to reserve your spot.
Space is limited and workshops tend to fill quickly.
Cancellations within 7 days of the workshop are non-refundable; however, you may transfer your registration to a future workshop if space is available.