The Hive

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• About

  The Hive is the encaustic studio of artists

  Karen Brown and Kim Kool .

  Offering workshops, open studio time, original artwork and so much more.

  We will regularily run workshops, both privately and in partnership with other artists, community agencies and charitable organizations.

   

  See our artist websites for more about us.

  Karen Brown - Karenbrownencaustics.com

  Kim Kool - Edgeofgrey.ca

  Visit the hive for workshops, encaustic art supplies and to see a wide variety of mixed media encaustic art!

  Encaustic art-making supplies are available for sale at The Hive

• Classes & Workshops

   

  INTRODUCTION TO ENCAUSTICS – KAREN BROWN          

  This 3 Hr hands-on comprehensive workshop will cover basic encaustic safety and general information.

  All participants will take home an Introduction to Encaustic Painting Booklet and multiple practice boards.

  INTRODUCTION TO ENCAUSTICS - KIM KOOL

  The 5 HR Encaustic further explores the techniques in Introduction to Encaustic.  Each participant will leave with their own finished birch panel as well as several mat board practice pieces.

  PHOTO ENCAUSTICS – KAREN BROWN       

  This workshop is a basic course covering mixed media collage using your own precious photo printed on handmade paper, applying melted beeswax and resin, and exploring techniques in color and texture.

  ART CARD WORKSHOP– KIM KOOL         

  This 2.5 HR workshop is for anyone who wants a taste of this wonderful medium, and wants to explore the fun of working in miniature! Each participant will leave with 4-6 of their own original encaustic 'mini' pieces, mounted on 5x7 backing.

   

  INTUITIVE ENCAUSTICS – KAREN BROWN      

  We are all born to Create!!  Imagine what it feels like to just play with paint and colour.

   I will be demonstrating different ways you can play with paints, wax, inks, stencils, collage and much more!!
  Participants will take home a finished abstract mixed media piece.

   

  Advanced workshops are also available.

   

  FOR MORE INFORMATION, AVAILABLE DATES

  AND TO REGISTER SEE OUR INDIVIDUAL WEBSITES!

   

  Karen Brown - www.karenbrownencaustics.com

  Kim Kool - www.edgeofgrey.ca

• Contact

  http://www.thehiveencausticstudio.com/