Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop

Contact name: Lyn Kirkland

38
Total bookings

Rating

(72)

over 8 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Hi, I am passionate about encaustic wax as I hope you can tell from the reviews by previous students. Being able to pass on my knowledge and little tricks of the trade is a real pleasure. I have been painting all my life, but ‘found’ encaustic whilst studying as a mature student at Art College. I was hooked! I am a member of the International Encaustic Artists organisation (IEA) and a prize winner for my encaustic work. My workshops are always fun. We pack a lot in, but the time just flies!

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Portland

Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

1 day

Next date: 25th Feb 2025

(53)

£175.00

platinum award

Portland

Bespoke Photo-encaustic workshop

1 day

Next date: 25th Feb 2025

(19)

£175.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

10 Feb 25'

Kate Carpenter reviewed: Bespoke Photo-encaustic workshop

"I can highly recommend this workshop. I'm a photographer and wanted to learn how to incorporate encaustic into my work. Before the workshop I had phone and email correspondence with Lyn and together we worked out what we wanted to do. Lyn understood exactly what I am trying to express in my work and made some excellent suggestions. The day itself was great fun - I approached it in the spirit of experimentation and left with loads of ideas for things to try by myself. Lyn explained things clearly and her manner allowed me to have a go without feeling any pressure to get things "right" - we just let the evolving work take us where it took us. She was great company, and I had a wonderful day. "

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop responded:

"I love my job! Meeting other creatives. Trying to get under ‘the skin’ of their work to suggest ways of achieving an idea they have in their head…with the addition of wax. Thank you for your spirit of adventure Kate, it was lovely to meet you and share my passion for encaustic. Good luck with your burgeoning ideas. Keep in touch. Lyn "

22 Jan 25'

Simona Doyle (Rome/Dublin) reviewed: Bespoke Photo-encaustic workshop

"My second one-to-one two-day Photo-Encaustic tutorial with Lyn Kirkland was again a great success. On my arrival, several substrates and all of the agreed-upon photos for printing were ready. Tuition was intense, and I returned home feeling very confident and with a new approach to some finishing ideas suggested by Lyn herself that gave my work a whole new look. A look I would have never thought of. And it works! Thanks, Lyn, for your highly professional help and for solving my problems yet again. That's why I keep coming back! "

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop responded:

"I am in awe at your stamina Simona! Once again, we covered a lot of ground in the two days. Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your continued progress with your images and encaustic wax. Thank you."

6 Aug 24'

Hazel Hardy reviewed: Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

"I absolutely loved this course. I thought I’d love wax encaustic, and I did. Lyn is terrific, a really nice person and a thorough, inspirational teacher. I waited two years to do this, and it was definitely worth waiting for. I’m very proud of my encaustic painting, and it’s going on my wall. "

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop responded:

"It was a long wait Hazel. From first enquiring, to finally getting here. So glad that it was worth it for you. We had a fun day, explored a number of techniques, mixed colours, and you produced a gorgeous piece full of layering, marks and the organic flow of encaustic wax. Thank you for your review. All the best Lyn x"

21 May 24'

Simona E. Doyle reviewed: Bespoke Photo-encaustic workshop

" Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop with Lyn. My workshop with Lyn was fantastic. Lyn had everything organised ahead of my arrival, so we were ready to go in no time. We jelled immediately, and I could see she was passionate about her teaching and her work. We cruised through a lot of work, and she was full of suggestions and helpful tips. She opened a whole new world for me. We had fun and I was so sad leaving her studio and yet so excited to have met her and ever so thankful for her passionate teaching. I will try to come again for another workshop once I have progressed in this new venture. Thanks Lyn."

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop responded:

"Simona it was my pleasure to work with you on your stunning images. You knew that they needed something quite different, and I hope that’s what we did! I would love to host you again in my studio. Enjoy the journey with wax. Kind regards Lyn "