Name: Encaustic Workshop
Start: 2025-09-20T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-20T13:30:00-05:00
Location: Clear Lake Arts Center

Instructor: Megan Wassom
Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Clear Lake Arts Center
Registration required by 9/13: https://forms.gle/1dsE5Gdbu85SAzKy8
Supply fee: $15
The workshop is free for current Iowa Artists members. Non-members can register for $25, which includes a one-year membership.
Any supply fees will be paid to the instructor upon arrival at the workshop.
In this introductory workshop, Megan will walk you through the basics of encaustic painting—a unique and captivating medium that uses melted wax and pigments to create richly layered artwork. You’ll explore a variety of techniques and leave with a “sketchbook” page created during your time in the studio.
What’s included:
Demonstration of core encaustic techniques
Time to explore the medium with guided practice
A “sketchbook page” created by you!
What to bring:
Collage materials, clay tools, or textures you’d like to experiment with
A heat gun or hair dryer if you have one