Encaustic Painting workshop with Carolyn Childs

Come discover and create using the encaustic art medium!

This engaging 2-hour workshop with Carolyn Childs introduces participants to the versatility of encaustic painting and explores a variety of techniques using a hot iron and encaustic wax. Artists of all skill levels are welcome and will have the opportunity to create unique works on multiple surfaces.

In addition to foundational encaustic techniques, Carolyn will introduce collage elements, layering imagery and materials beneath translucent beeswax to create richly textured, luminous mixed-media pieces.

Bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore. Enjoy a restorative, hands-on creative experience in a warm and supportive environment.

Encaustic is an ancient method of painting with wax. Pure beeswax is blended with resin and pigment, then applied in layers. Each layer is melted and fused with heat to the surface, creating depth, texture, and a beautiful luminous finish. You will learn how to work confidently with hot wax to create expressive and beautiful works of art.

Carolyn Childs is a Connecticut native based in Darien, where she works as an artist and educator. A certified K–12 art teacher, she holds a BFA in Creative Arts Therapy and an MA in Art Education Leadership, with a focus on mindfulness and the healing arts.

Carolyn has taught art in a wide range of settings—from public and private schools to healthcare institutions—and brings a deep commitment to the therapeutic power of creative expression.

Recently, Carolyn has been leading workshops and facilitating art experiences at regional arts centers, Her studio practice is based at the 5 AM Arts Collective in Norwalk, where she continues to explore the intersections of art, mindfulness, and healing.

Her work has been exhibited in galleries and art spaces across the country and recognized for its distinctive voice and vision. Locally, Carolyn has been featured in The Darien Times, a solo exhibit at the Geary Gallery, and The Faye & Ben Manger Gallery.   Currently, her work can be seen at Double Exposure Boutique and the Fine Marine Art gallery in Rowayton.