3-day Encaustic Painting Retreat

September 25–27 Take Flight! A 3-day Immersive for Encaustic Painters McGuffey Art Center, Studio 22B, Charlottesville This intimate retreat is for encaustic painters ready to strengthen their technique, develop their visual language, work in a series, explore scale, and give sustained attention to their practice. With just 6 spots available, this long weekend offers generous work time, individualized support, technical guidance, and time to pursue a cohesive series of works. (3 spots remain) What experience is required? If you are already familiar with the encaustic painting process and are ready to deepen your practice - this is for you! For those of you who are new to encaustic painting - start with one of my all-level workshops first (register HERE), then come back for the Immersion Retreat! What you’ll leave with A clearer direction developing a body of work Meaningful progress on a series of 2–3 pieces Practical strategies for keeping a series visually cohesive A start on an encaustic sketchbook for musings and experiments Guidance on setting up your encaustic studio safely Renewed energy, clarity, and creative confidence Retreat flow Friday: Arrival, orientation, intention setting, studio setup, and first marks Saturday: Exploration, demos, individual work time, and one-on-one feedback Sunday: Refinement, finishing, closing group review, framing and polishing What’s included Guided instruction and individual feedback Technique demos Daily intentions/mindfulness/stillness time Coffee, tea, and snacks throughout Encaustic medium and paint (excluding any specialty colors) Griddles, brushes, and collage materials Friday wine & charcuterie, Saturday coffee & treats, Saturday lunch, Sunday coffee & snacks. (Saturday group dinner not included. Optional) Full schedule sent upon registration What to Bring 2-3 panels/substrates up to 20" x 20" Any specialty encaustic colors, including metallics or favorite custom color mixes Any favorite tools or collage materials A mixed-media sketchbook (medium to heavyweight paper) A full list of optional materials will be sent upon registration. Tuition + Registration Tuition is $400 plus a $30 materials fee, for a total of $430. Registration link is at top of page. Your spot is confirmed once you register and submit payment. Register above. 4 spots remain. Cancellation Policy Your $75 deposit or full payment of $430 is refundable until August 20. If you choose the deposit option, your remaining balance of $355 is due on August 20. Beginning August 20, payments are refundable only if your spot is filled from the waitlist or you transfer your registration to someone else. A Closer Look at the Retreat The schedule will unfold organically around the needs of the group, but here’s the general shape of the weekend: Day 1 | Friday, September 25 | 1:00–4:30 PM Arrival + Vision + Set Up Welcome, introductions, and studio orientation Conversation on working in a series Grounding and intention setting for the weekend Individual concept mapping Beginning your encaustic sketchbook Studio setup, panel prep, and first marks Wine and charcuterie at 4:00 PM Day 2 | Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Concept Exploration + Creative Expansion Morning grounding and reflective journaling Technical demos as needed Individual work time Mixing encaustic medium One-on-one support and feedback Continued work time Group lunch included Optional group dinner at Monsoon at 5:00 PM (not included) Day 3 | Sunday, September 27 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Refinement + Integration Coffee, water, and snacks available throughout the day Grounding and intentions Extended work session Closing group viewing and review Finishing, framing, and polishing