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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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A: 4 hours, $175 - $480 per person
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Learn encaustic painting and make amazing art in Walnut Creek.
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4 hours
1 to 8
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What you'll do
Express yourself with molten wax in this encaustic painting class that is perfect for beginners. This experience is for those with adventurous spirits, curious minds, and an affinity for fun! The luminous glow of this magical medium will have you hooked in no time.
Melissa Stephens is an artist, whose positive and friendly approach to teaching will ease you into this delightfully creative medium. This art workshop begins with a brief history lesson, and then launches into an introduction to all the tools and supplies, including propane torches! Melissa shares examples of her artwork to show how versatile the encaustic painting process is for making intriguing and individualistic art. Students will be prepped on how to safely work with this molten medium and all it encompasses.
Melissa will demonstrate brushing and fusing techniques, as well as texture building; so you can experience and explore these methods to make wonderfully waxy masterpieces. This is a great way to spark your imagination as you try something completely new.
Visit Melissa in her studio to learn how to paint with wax, or she can travel to you! This class is perfect for sharing ideas and creativity during a team-building event, an anniversary celebration, or just a fun day out with friends.
Please note:
The length of time for these classes may be customized to your needs. We offer four to eight-hour sessions, and every class comes with all of the art supplies, tools, and knowledgeable guidance from your teacher. Longer classes can take place over two days or in one day with a 45-minute lunch break (when applicable.)
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly. Must be 18+ years.
What you'll get
All of the materials needed will be provided for you, and you will go home with your stunning pieces of art.
What to bring
An open mind and affinity for fun!
Suitable for
This class is a great indoor activity idea for individuals and couples as well as for birthday parties, team-building activities, fun with friends, or a holiday gift experience.
Melissa Stephens is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines.
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Students with proof of vaccination are welcome to remain unmasked in my studio. Mask requirements may differ per class via vaccination status and student requests.
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Location
Walnut Creek, CA
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Your teacher
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, I received my BA from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and continue my arts education though workshops and specialized instruction. Currently living in Walnut Creek, CA, I am an encaustic painting instructor, working artist and advocate for the arts. In 2020, I co-developed a virtual gallery and developed a YouTube channel called The Encaustic Edge. I also started a business coaching artists, at all levels in their careers. I serve on several art boards, volunteer at galleries in the San Francisco Bay area, and host live and virtual encaustic demonstrations.
Encaustic is an ancient artform that originates with the Greeks and Egyptians. Layers of molten beeswax and a blow torch are my idea of a good time!
Through the years, I have discovered how fulfilling it is to teach the art I love to make. It is my pleasure to feed people’s creative appetites, give them new knowledge and share ideas. My artwork has been exhibited in Turkey, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Washington, New York, and California, and I have collectors around the globe.
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