Past Events

Fourth Annual Encaustic Painting Conference

This is the FIRST AND ONLY INTERNATONAL EVENT that brings together artists with an interest in WAX as a medium for CONTEMPORARY ARTMAKING--with opportunities to exhibit, network, exchange ideas, learn and workshop.
June 11 2010 - June 13 2010
at Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, Massachusetts

Dallas Wax Meeting

May 16 2010 - May 16 2010
at TBD

Peggy Epner and Cheryl McClure at The Encaustic Center

The Encaustic Center proudly presents two amazing artists deeply influenced by nature, Peggy Epner "Forest Falling" and Cheryl McClure "Influenced by the Land"
April 28 2010 - May 28 2010
at The Encaustic Center, 580 W. Arapaho, Suite 271

Deanna Wood - Palimpsest

pal-imp-sest - A manuscript, typically of papyrus or parchment, that has been written on more than once, with the earlier writing incompletely erased and often legible. We all have secrets. Things we hide from everyone except ourselves. If you happened to write one down or speak it aloud, could you hide it again? Once revealed, can it be erased? Or does it always leave a trace, to be rediscovered later by someone else? What if you told a secret and didn’t notice the birds sitting silently in the trees around you? What if they suddenly flew away, taking your secrets with them?
April 28 2010 - May 22 2010
at Buchanan Gallery, 220 25th Street Galveston Island, TX 77550

Dallas Wax - Melting Point

Exhibiting Artists: Karen Chaussabel, Charlotte Cornett, Linda Disosway, Diane Dorn, Brett Dyer, Peggy Epner, Carolyn Fox-Hearne, Allison Gillies, Laura Griffin, Antoaneta Hillman, Bonny Leibowitz, Teri Lueders, Cheryl McClure, Michelle Pryor, Patty Rooney, Silvia Thornton, VET, Deanna Wood, Mary Wright About the Juror: Simeen Farhat was born in Pakistan and moved to the US in 1992. She has a BFA from Arizona State University and an MFA from Texas Christian University. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, and has received many awards and residencies. She is an assistant adjunct professor at the University of Texas, Arlington. She states that frequent trips to Pakistan “made me observe the changes in the socio-political environment there and the relationship, and conflict, between the Islamic and the Western Worlds; both as an outsider and insider. One of the changes I have noticed has been the growing trend of veiling by Muslim women. Although I retain many aspects of my cultural upbringing, at times I have found myself becoming more westernized. As a result, I often feel myself caught in the middle; although it helps me to observe things from multi-perspectives. All this global and personal chaos, and conflict, inspired me, as an artist, to create this new body of work: female forms, sometimes hollow; with words coming out of their mouths.” You can see more of her work on her website: http://www.simeen.net/
April 28 2010 - May 08 2010
at Art Centre of Plano, 1039 East 15th St. Plano, TX 75074

Gwendolyn Plunkett - Locating Beauty - Skin Deep

A collection is an accumulation of objects, ideas or behaviors gathered systematically or randomly by one person, a group of people or by nature that when observed together impart meaning. These collections provide pleasure, comfort and information. Rituals are collections of particular behaviors repeated on a timely basis, usually with some specific outcome in mind. Skin Deep, Slow Burn and Organic Compounds are new additions to my on-going Ritual & Collections Series. The repetitive mark used in some of these works is made with a wood-burning tool. Handmade Japanese and Thai papers are torn, sometimes burned and painted with encaustic, (molten beeswax and Damar resin) and then fused to a wood panel with the wax and heating tool. The surface is worked further with additional marks, melted wax and oil bar. In essence, these pieces are non-objective paintings or collages, not paintings of skin. The organic translucent nature of the medium, (beeswax,) the layering of materials and the repetitive process of scarring the surface, together create tactile skin-like surfaces that suggest and exaggerate, repel or seduce.
April 28 2010 - May 22 2010
at Buchanan Gallery, 220 25th Street Galveston Island, TX 77550

Three Day Encaustic Workshop with special guest instructor Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch

$385.00 beginner, intermediate and advanced
A $50.00 deposit holds your space
Please call or email Bonny or Deanna to register:
Bonny 214-405-5993 bonny@theencausticcenter.com
Deanna 972-345-9968 deanna@theencausticcenter.com

January 28 2010 - January 30 2010
at The Encaustic Center
580 W.Arapaho Rd. #271
Richardson, TX. 75080

Texas Wax Austin Meeting

Monthly meeting
November 14 2009 - November 14 2009
at Bay6 Gallery & Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX 78721

Advanced Teaching Encaustic / October 22-25 / Texas / 4 Day

A seminar for painters who are interested in learning how to teach encaustic technique as an independent artist, or for educators who want to introduce the method to their students.
Class size is limited to 10 participants.
$725.00
Taught by Gina Adams
For more info, or to register, please visit www.rfpaints.com
October 22 2009 - October 25 2009
at Majestic Ranch
Boerne, TX

Texas Wax Austin Meeting

Monthly meeting
October 17 2009 - October 17 2009
at Bay6 Gallery & Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX 78721

Opening Reception for "The E-Word: Recent Works by Marilyn Fenn"

The art exhibition of paintings by Marilyn Fenn, “The E Word,” explores life at different scales: from the elements of evolution to the essentials of our environment, and on to the endless reaches of space. Through the interplay and juxtaposition of the micro with the macro, I try to depict on canvas what nature could do in the world, but hasn’t gotten around to yet.

October 10 2009 - October 10 2009
at Bay6 Gallery & Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin, TX

The E-Word: Recent Works by Marilyn Fenn

The art exhibition of paintings by Marilyn Fenn, “The E Word,” explores life at different scales: from the elements of evolution to the essentials of our environment, and on to the endless reaches of space. Through the interplay and juxtaposition of the micro with the macro, I try to depict on canvas what nature could do in the world, but hasn’t gotten around to yet.

October 10 2009 - November 01 2009
at Bay6 Gallery & Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin, TX

Encaustic Monotypes

The $75 fee for each class includes all materials (panels, found objects, medium and pigment) and is a a hands on experience of embedding materials into hot molten wax..learning how to make your own medium, setting up your studio and information about where to buy supplies. The monotype classes will include printing onto various types of paper with encaustic medium and pigment and though...very exciting and somewhat similar to the experience of painting directly onto a panel..it is surprisingly different. Please email me -- Sharon Kyle-Kuhn -- with your reservations. The classes typically fill rather quickly and are limited to five people per class. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you soon.
September 27 2009 - September 27 2009
at Bay6 Gallery and Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX

Introduction Class to painting with encaustics..embedding and working with found objects

The $75 fee for each class includes all materials (panels, found objects, medium and pigment) and is a a hands on experience of embedding materials into hot molten wax..learning how to make your own medium, setting up your studio and information about where to buy supplies.
Please email me -- Sharon Kyle-Kuhn -- with your reservations..the classes typically fill rather quickly and are limited to five people per class. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you soon.

September 26 2009 - September 26 2009
at Bay6 Gallery and Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX

Reception for Daphne Holland: New Encaustic Paintings

Gay Fay Kelly is exhibiting the encaustics of Daphne Holland
September 19 2009 - September 19 2009
at Gay Fay Kelly
1811 West 8th Street
Austin, Texas

Reception for Daphne Holland: New Encaustic Paintings

Gay Fay Kelly is exhibiting the encaustics of Daphne Holland
September 19 2009 - September 19 2009
at Gay Fay Kelly
1811 West 8th Street
Austin, Texas

Texas Wax Austin Meeting

Monthly meeting: The Austin Chapter of Texas Wax invites you and your guests to join us for our monthly meeting. Each member of the Austin group will present their encaustic artwork as well as talk about their process and how they use this ancient medium.
September 19 2009 - September 19 2009
at Dougherty Arts Center Auditorium
1110 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78704

Introduction Class to painting with encaustics..embedding and working with found objects

The $75 fee for each class includes all materials (panels, found objects, medium and pigment) and is a a hands on experience of embedding materials into hot molten wax..learning how to make your own medium, setting up your studio and information about where to buy supplies. Please email me -- Sharon Kyle-Kuhn -- with your reservations..the classes typically fill rather quickly and are limited to five people per class. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you soon.
September 17 2009 - September 17 2009
at Bay6 Gallery and Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX

Encaustic Monotypes

The $75 fee for each class includes all materials (panels, found objects, medium and pigment) and is a a hands on experience of embedding materials into hot molten wax..learning how to make your own medium, setting up your studio and information about where to buy supplies. The monotype classes will include printing onto various types of paper with encaustic medium and pigment and though...very exciting and somewhat similar to the experience of painting directly onto a panel..it is surprisingly different. Please email me -- Sharon Kyle-Kuhn -- with your reservations..the classes typically fill rather quickly and are limited to five people per class. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you soon.
September 16 2009 - September 16 2009
at Bay6 Gallery and Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX

Opening Reception for "Global Swarming: An Exploration and Reflection of Colony Collapse Disorder"

Featuring artwork by members of Texas Wax
September 04 2009 - September 04 2009
at Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75210
(214) 428-7476

Global Swarming: An Exploration and Reflection of Colony Collapse Disorder

Featuring artwork by members of Texas Wax

September 04 2009 - January 03 2010
at Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75210
(214) 428-7476

Reception for Robert McGehee - An Artist's Journey

September 01 2009 - September 01 2009
at Fine Arts Gallery
Houston, TX

Reception for Robert McGehee - An Artist's Journey

September 01 2009 - September 01 2009
at Fine Arts Gallery
Houston, TX

Robert McGehee - An Artist's Journey

A commemorative exhibition of his works will be displayed from August 24 - September 18 in the Fine Arts Gallery.
Reception to be held September 1, 2009 @ 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

August 24 2009 - September 18 2009
at Fine Arts Gallery
Houston, TX

Encaustic Methods and Techniques

Presented by the local artists' group texasWAX/dallas
Media Contact: 817-515-5212

August 21 2009 - October 08 2009
at Tarrant County College
second-floor Art Corridor II at the main building
2100 Southeast Parkway
Arlington, TX

Texas Wax Austin Meeting

Monthly meeting
August 15 2009 - August 15 2009
at Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
TX 78704

Reception for "History and Hot Wax: Encaustic Art"

Group Show with members of Texas Wax Austin

Wine, appetizers and chances to win prizes
7pm through 9pm.
July 23 2009 - July 23 2009
at The Gallery at Museo
11266 Taylor Draper Lane
Austin, TX

"History and Hot Wax: Encaustic Art"

Group Show with members of Texas Wax Austin

July 20 2009 - October 18 2009
at The Gallery at Museo
11266 Taylor Draper Lane
Austin, TX

Texas Wax Austin Meeting

Monthly meeting
July 18 2009 - July 18 2009
at Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Encaustics Monotype

Taught by Michelle Belto of Texas Wax San Antonio
Using encaustic pigments on a heated surface is a fascinating way to create monotype images that can be used for covering books and boxes, as an under-painting or for creating framed art. This class explores monotypes using a variety of papers and printmaking techniques.

June 28 2009 - June 28 2009
at 2211 NW Military Hwy, Suite 118
San Antonio

Culture + Cocktails Reception for “Working in Wax”

Texas Wax members Julia Koivumaa, Sharon Kyle Kuhn and Marilyn Fenn are included in this encaustic exhibition juried by Eileen P. Goldenberg

June 18 2009 - June 18 2009
at Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Intro to Encaustics

Taught by Michelle Belto of Texas Wax San Antonio
This is a basic class to introduce the history and techniques of using melted beeswax and pigments as a painting medium. The first class explores a variety of painting processes including tools and techniques for fusing, layering and scraping, incising and filling, line and edge.

June 13 2009 - June 13 2009
at 2211 NW Military Hwy, Suite 118
San Antonio

Website Tutorial for Member Artists

Bring your laptop and learn how to edit your profile and create your own gallery.

June 04 2009 - June 04 2009
at Bay6 Studio

Transfer & Collage for Encaustics

Taught by Michelle Belto of Texas Wax San Antonio
This class expands on the basics by introducing elements of collage, assemblage and image transfer as a way to add interest and depth to an encaustic painting.

May 23 2009 - May 23 2009
at 2211 NW Military Hwy, Suite 118
San Antonio

Intro to Encaustics

Taught by Michelle Belto of Texas Wax San Antonio
This is a basic class to introduce the history and techniques of using melted beeswax and pigments as a painting medium. The first class explores a variety of painting processes including tools and techniques for fusing, layering and scraping, incising and filling, line and edge.

May 17 2009 - May 17 2009
at 2211 NW Military Hwy, Suite 118
San Antonio

Opening Reception for “Degrees”

Texas Wax Member show: Austin/Dallas/Houston/San Antonio

May 09 2009 - May 09 2009
at Gallery M Squared
325 West Nineteenth Street
Houston, Texas 77008

Opening Reception for "Waxy Buildup: Cleaning House"

Paintings by Trayc Claybrook and Deanna Wood

May 08 2009 - May 08 2009
at Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX

"Waxy Buildup: Cleaning House" - Paintings by Trayc Claybrook and Deanna Wood

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 10am-5pm
Sun CLOSED

May 08 2009 - June 20 2009
at Fort Worth Community Arts Center
1300 Gendy St.
Fort Worth, TX

Opening Reception for “Working in Wax”

Texas Wax members Julia Koivumaa, Sharon Kyle Kuhn, Marilyn Fenn and Carolyn Fox-Hearne are included in this encaustic exhibition juried by Eileen P. Goldenberg

May 06 2009 - May 06 2009
at Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

“Degrees” - TexasWAX Group Show

Texas Wax Member show: Austin/Dallas/Houston/San Antonio

May 06 2009 - May 31 2009
at Gallery M Squared
325 West Nineteenth Street
Houston, Texas 77008

Julia Koivumaa, Sharon Kyle Kuhn, Marilyn Fenn and Carolyn Fox-Hearne in “Working in Wax” Group Show at Bedford Gallery, CA

Bedford Gallery Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays.

May 03 2009 - June 21 2009
at Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Opening Reception for "Rewind" Group Exhibition

Featuring live music by treachery of others

May 02 2009 - May 02 2009
at Bay6 Gallery and Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX

"Rewind" Group Exhibition

New Encaustic Works by Daphne Holland, Sharon Kyle Kuhn and Kristy Darnell Battani
Bay6 Gallery Hours
Saturdays and Sundays 2 to 5 PM
or by appointment

May 02 2009 - May 17 2009
at Bay6 Gallery and Studios
5305 Bolm Rd.
Austin TX

"Fuse" Exhibition

Texas Wax Houston Chapter

March 09 2009 - April 03 2009
at San Jacinto College
Central Gallery
San Jacinto, TX

"Encaustic Exhibition at Bosque Gallery"

Texas Wax Houston Chapter

February 24 2009 - March 26 2009
at Bosque Gallery
Cypress, TX

"Tangible Wax" Exhibition

Contemporary Works in Encaustics, Presented by The Prairie State College

January 12 2009 - February 05 2009
at The Prairie State College

Artist Talk on Encaustics with Roxi McCloskey Morris

Artist and art educator Roxi McCloskey Morris will speak about the history of encaustics, will present artwork from her students and her own artwork and will demonstrate encaustic painting techniques.

November 06 2008 - November 06 2008
at Bay6 Gallery and Studios
5305 Bolm Rd. #6
Austin, Texas 78721