Encaustic Image Transfer - Studio Art Workshop

Encaustic Image Transfer - Studio Art Workshop
Instructor: Zdenko Krti?
February 9 - 13, 2026 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
Materials Fee: $45
This five-day intensive studio workshop introduces participants to the expressive possibilities of encaustic, an ancient wax-based medium. The workshop will focus on image transfer techniques using printed and hand-drawn imagery, along with encaustic monotype and encaustic collage incorporating recycled materials and fabrics. Participants will learn methods for preparing and priming surfaces, melting and fusing wax, layering, burnishing, and basic studio safety practices when working with heat and wax. The workshop is designed for both beginners and experienced artists and emphasizes experimentation, material exploration, and creative risk-taking. No prior encaustic experience is required. Materials provided include encaustic medium, paper, and one prepared painting panel per participant, along with shared access to specialized encaustic tools.
A selection of artwork produced during the workshop will be displayed publicly after the workshop concludes. Participants are expected to attend all five sessions and assist with basic organization related to a follow-up exhibition of selected works created during the workshop.
This workshop is offered in partnership with the City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Association.

About the Instructor:
Zdenko Krti? is a Croatian American artist whose work spans drawing, collage, photography, painting, and installation. A graduate of the University of Zagreb (BFA) and the University of Cincinnati (MFA), he taught studio art at Auburn University for many years before retiring in 2019, and is a 2024 Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellowship recipient.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Materials fee	$ 45.00