Level: all
Wednesday
Jan 28
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Carolyn Childs
Fee: $70 (incl all supplies)
This workshop is an introduction to the encaustic art medium, and will be fun and engaging for all levels of artistic skill. You’ll learn various encaustic techniques using a hot iron and wax, and will have the opportunity to explore painting on multiple surfaces. Bring your curiosity to explore art and have a restorative creative experience. All the tools and supplies will be provided.
Note: Encaustic is a method of painting with wax. The pure beeswax is mixed with resin and pigments. Each layer of wax is melted and fused with heat to the substrate. Carolyn will teach you how to this hot wax painting technique to create sublime and beautiful works of art.
Suggested Supply List: all art supplies will be provided by RAC. We suggest you bring an apron or smock to protect your clothing.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Carolyn Childs is a Connecticut native based in Darien, where she works as an artist and educator. A certified K–12 art teacher, she holds a BFA in Creative Arts Therapy and an MA in Art Education Leadership, with a focus on mindfulness and the healing arts.
Carolyn has taught art in a wide range of settings—from public and private schools to healthcare institutions—and brings a deep commitment to the therapeutic power of creative expression.
Recently, Carolyn has been leading workshops and facilitating art experiences at regional arts centers. Her studio practice is based at the 5 AM Arts Collective in Norwalk, where she continues to explore the intersections of art, mindfulness, and healing.
Her work has been exhibited in galleries and art spaces across the country and recognized for its distinctive voice and vision. Locally, Carolyn has been featured in The Darien Times, a solo exhibit at the Geary Gallery, and The Faye & Ben Manger Gallery. Currently, her work can be seen at Double Exposure Boutique and the Fine Marine Art gallery in Rowayton.
Instagram: @art.B.L.I.S.S
