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Course Overview

Learn how to create realistic paintings using the ancient medium of encaustic, hot wax painting. Students will use the Encaustic Stylus Pro and Crayola crayons to create a realistic, molten-wax flower painting. This workshop is for students of all levels – if you are looking to explore a new medium or perfect your encaustic practice, join us! This workshop is NOT open to students under 18.

Please note, hot wax can aggravate those with sensitive lungs. Please wear close-toed shoes.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn the ancient art medium of encaustic, hot wax painting
  • Create molten-wax flower painting

Who Should Attend

Interested in encaustic and hot-wax painting to create beautiful floral painting? Come join us in this beginner's class.

Additional Information

A materials fee of $5 in cash/check/Venmo is payable to the instructor and will include:

  • Encaustic Stylus Pro
  • Crayola Crayons
  • One 4x4 inch wood panel for painting
  • Cotton cloth
  • Image and transfer paper

Please wear close-toed shoes.

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Type
In-Person
Days
Sa
Time
2:30PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 08, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
1.5
Location
Delivery Options
In-person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $30.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 05, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 05, 2025
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

All materials are provided by the instructor at a cost of $5.

Encaustic Stylus Pro

Crayola Crayons

One 4x4inch wood panel for painting

Cotton cloth

Image and transfer paper

Please wear close-toed shoes.

Artist Bio: Mikaela Guggino is a local, emerging artist who specializes in encaustic and manuscript painting. She received her BA in Studio Art and MA in Art History from the University of Denver (DU), where she studied encaustic art with Deborah Howard. Mikaela has had the opportunity to TA an encaustic course at DU and teach encaustic workshops around New Mexico. Mikaela’s art explores themes of art history and compassion, seeking to understand current events and to empower through artmaking. To learn more, follow her on social media, @mgartbee

UNM Tuition Remission

UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment. Click here to see UNM HR's Tuition Remission policy for eligibility and tax liabilities.

New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival 2025

This workshop is part of the New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival held on November 8, 2025 at UNM Continuing Education. There will be craft workshops going on throughout the day, as well as artist booths and food trucks. Join this workshop to make your own gifts and then shop for unique, locally handmade gifts from New Mexico artists and vendors.

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