The Hive - encaustic studio

The Hive Encaustic Studio is located in Studio 201 in the historical Alton Mill Arts Centre.

The Alton Mill is home to some 25 studio artists, galleries, a heritage museum, café and unique shops.

The Hive Artists
Karen Brown -Karen Brown Encaustics Kim Kool - Edge of Grey Encaustics

Welcome to The Hive

The Hive is the encaustic studio of artists

Karen Brown and Kim Kool:
Offering encaustic workshops, open studio time, original artwork and so much more.

Encaustics is an ancient art form that involves fusing layers of beeswax based paint using various heating techniques. It is kept molten on a heated palette, applied to a surface and reheated to fuse the paint into a durable, archival surface. Encaustic medium can be used as is or combined with pigment such as oil paint or powdered pigments. As the layers are built up, objects can be embedded in the wax and gouging techniques can be incorporated to create shapes and designs. Colors are used simultaneously to add depth and beauty to the work.

Encaustics is a unique medium which allows participants to explore their creativity while effectively engaging the senses.

It is both deeply therapeutic while at the same time promoting a sense of play.

Meet The Artists

Studio Hours and Event Schedule

Upcoming Workshop List

Sunday February 24 - Creative Flow - Kim Kool
Saturday March 9 - Introduction to Encaustics - Kim Kool
Friday March 22 - Encaustic Art Cards - Kim Kool

Friday March 22- Encaustics for Youth - Kim Kool
Saturday March 23- Photo Encaustics - Karen Brown
Sunday March 24 - Creative Flow - Kim Kool
Thursday/Friday April 4/5- Exploring Oil and Cold Wax- Laurie Skantzos
Saturday April 6 - Scultural Encaustic Seed Pods - Nancy Yule

Sunday April 7 - Introduction to Encaustics - Kim Kool
Saturday April 13- Photo Encaustics - Karen Brown
Wednesday April 24 - Etched Copper Cuff Bracelet - Kate Civiero

Saturday April 27 - Advanced Encaustics - All About Texture- Karen Brown

Studio Hours and Event Schedule

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