Studio 216 | The hive encaustic studio with karen brown

Explore the luminous, versatile and limitless possibilities of encaustic in combination with photography and mixed media.

The workshop is an introductory course covering mixed media collage using your own precious photo printed on handmade paper, applying melted beeswax and resin, and exploring techniques in colour and texture. Participants will take home a finished mixed media piece.

All electrical equipment, wax and supplies are provided. No previous painting experience is necessary.

Cost $200.00

🎄 Photos with the Grinch — A Mischievous Holiday Tradition! 🎄

He’s back! Join us at the Alton Mill Arts Centre for our annual Photos with the Grinch sessions — a festive favourite for families big and small. Capture a perfectly imperfect holiday memory with everyone’s favourite green troublemaker and enjoy the holiday spirit around the Mill.

📅 Happening on five select dates this season — spots are limited and must be pre-booked, so don’t wait!

👉 Reserve your session and make mischief part of your holiday tradition.

Studio 206 | Artist c.j. shelton

Light up the season and invoke your intentions for the new year ahead!

Enjoy this magical session of carving and decorating your own special candle with specific symbols, words and other tokens that will invoke positive energies for the new year ahead. This is a lovely festive activity for reconnecting to a sacred time of year in a whole new way.

As many have already discovered, it may just become a new holiday tradition – your own miniature sacred fire to light on Solstice Eve!

All are welcome although please note this workshop is not suitable for children due to the use of sharp tools.

Studio 216 | The hive encaustic studio with karen brown

Explore the luminous, versatile and limitless possibilities of encaustic in combination with photography and mixed media.

The workshop is an introductory course covering mixed media collage using your own precious photo printed on handmade paper, applying melted beeswax and resin, and exploring techniques in colour and texture. Participants will take home a finished mixed media piece.

All electrical equipment, wax and supplies are provided. No previous painting experience is necessary.

Cost $200.00

Studio 216 | The hive Encaustic Studio with Karen Brown

This Hands-on comprehensive 3 hour workshop will cover basic encaustic safety and general information. Learn to mix your own medium and paint palette. Participants will be able to experiment with techniques such as glazing, sculpting, fusing, photo transfers, collage, stencilling, and stamping. Participants will take home an Introduction to Encaustic Painting Booklet and multiple practice boards.

All electrical equipment, wax and supplies are provided.   NO previous painting experience necessary.

Cost: $135 per person

Studio 216 | The hive encaustic studio with karen brown

Explore the luminous, versatile and limitless possibilities of encaustic in combination with photography and mixed media.

The workshop is an introductory course covering mixed media collage using your own precious photo printed on handmade paper, applying melted beeswax and resin, and exploring techniques in colour and texture. Participants will take home a finished mixed media piece.

All electrical equipment, wax and supplies are provided. No previous painting experience is necessary.

Cost $200.00