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After Hours Encaustic Painting
with Amy Schilling

Get a thorough introduction to the rich medium of encaustics as Amy Schilling leads you step-by-step through the process of creating luminous paintings with beeswax, oil paint and pigment.

This encaustic workshop is for anyone wishing to tap into their creativity and is appropriate for artists of all levels. During the three-hour class, you will explore layering the beeswax to create depth by fusing each layer of translucent encaustic paint and create texture using tools and miscellaneous found objects. Each person is expected to leave with two small completed works of art.

As a part of the Ah Haa After Hours Series, this class is programmed with the 9 to 5 worker in mind who cannot make daytime classes (although of course anyone is welcome!). The entire After Hours Series also hopes to make Ah Haa more accessible for those looking to try a new medium with only a one-time commitment, while still providing the option to build upon that skill as classes are offered on a consistent monthly basis.

All materials are provided. Bringing a journal or sketchbook is recommended. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty.

About the Artists

Amy Schilling is excited to join the vibrant community at Ah Haa School for the Arts in Telluride as a teacher of jewelry and encaustic art. Since immersing herself in Telluride’s local arts scene in 1991, she has woven a tapestry of creativity through jewelry, paintings, metal sculptures, and collaborative projects, alongside championing (representing) fellow artists. Her journey as an educator began here (yes at the Ah Haa School!) in 1993. Always driven by a passion to share art—both her own and that of others—while guiding individuals to reconnect with their innate creativity. Formally trained at Parsons School of Design in NYC and the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe during the 1980s, she believes technical skill is foundational, yet rules are meant to be challenged. Teaching, for her, is a continuous exchange where learning flows in both directions. For over 35 years as an exhibiting artist, she has embraced a tactile, nature-inspired aesthetic, celebrating handmade imperfections as marks of dignity and integrity.

At Ah Haa, she provides a nurturing space for curiosity and self-expression, encouraging participants to focus on the creative process and find solace amidst life’s challenges. Through art, she explores not just beauty, but the full spectrum of human emotions, fostering connections and opening doors to new discoveries. Embark on a journey of creativity that empowers you to feel truly alive!