Create your own botanical art in this comprehensive encaustic course.

Presented by master artist, Alicia Tormey, this course provides you with step-by-step tutorials that teach you how to paint expressive floral art using encaustic and mixed media.
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Review The Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome To Wild Botanicals

    2. General Disclaimer

    3. How to navigate within this course

    4. Getting Started

    5. Materials List

    6. Course Syllabus

    7. Studio Safety

    8. Torch Safety

    9. Ventilating Your Studio

    1. Ink 01 - A Word About Alcohol Inks

    2. Ink 02 - Creating An Ink Base

    3. Ink 03 - Building & Blending

    4. Ink 04 - Reworking The Surface

    5. Ink 05 - Adding Wax Over Ink

    6. Ink 06 - Working With Shellac

    7. Ink 07 - Making Edits / Refining Details

    8. Ink 08 - Making Elements Recede

    9. Ink 09 - Adding More Detail / Using An Airbrush

    10. Ink 10 - Final Fusing / Finishing Edges

    1. Wax 01 - Beginning With Wax

    2. Wax 02 - Building Layers / Adding Inks

    3. Wax 03 - Creating Depth & Dimension

    4. Wax 04 - Adding Details

    5. Wax 05 - Fusing Techniques

    6. Wax 06 - Making Edits & Fixes

    7. Wax 07 - Creating A Clean Edge

    1. Tendrils 01 - Special Effects With Ink & Shellac

    2. Tendrils 02 - Creating Organic Ink Tendrils

    3. Tendrils 03 - Creating Feathered Shellac Wisps

    1. Congrats! Here's what's next...

    2. More Resources For You

About this course

  • $249.00
  • 31 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

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Frequently Asked Questions:


What skill level is required to take this course?
The Wild Botanicals course is an INTERMEDIATE encaustic course.
Familiarity with encaustic and experience using a torch are recommended for this course. If you need some instruction on encaustic basics or an encaustic refresher... please check out the comprehensive Learn to Burn Course or consider the Wild Wax Bundle. 

When does the course start?
Once the course is available, you can access it at any time. This course is designed so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the content as often a you like. 

Is this a live course?
This is a pre-recorded course with 24/7 access. 

How long do I have access to the course contents?
You will have lifetime access to the course. As long as our servers are up and running you can enjoy the class as often as you wish.

Can I watch on multiple devices?
Yes! You can enjoy this course on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone.

Is there a refund policy?
Every course includes a Free Preview so you can check out the courses before you purchase. Due to the digital nature of this course which provides you immediate access we do not issue refunds.

Can I pay in installments?
Yes! You can purchase this course for three monthly payments of $89. 


What's the difference between this course and your other online classes?

Wild Botanicals focuses on the techniques and materials used to create unique floral paintings in my signature style.

Learn to Burn is a comprehensive encaustic course that covers the basics of working with encaustic and includes my signature shellac burn techniques.

Learn To Burn Shellac is for those who already have a strong basic working knowledge of encaustic and just want to learn how to create beautiful shellac burns.

Is there a materials list?
Yes! Scroll to the bottom of this page to view your materials list.

Are there closed captions available?
Not at this time.

What language is the course available in?
The course is available in English only at this time. 

Still have a question? Submit your query to: [email protected]

Tools & Materials needed for this course:

Pre-Primed Encaustic Panel(s)
One or more primed encaustic panels with a smooth white wax surface: (see original Learn To Burn course for instructions on creating a smooth white surface)

Handheld Torch 
My preference is the Bernz-O-Mataic 3500 or a similar torch


Clay Loop Tool or Ribbon Loop Tool

X-Acto knife

Gloves

Hot Palette: My preference is the Presto Slimline


Metal Tins - Assorted for colored encaustic paints 

6 - 1” Natural Bristle Brushes

6 - 2” Natural Bristle Brushes

Assortment of Round Tip Brushes for applying inks. I like Round tip watercolor brushes in sizes: 10, 6, 4 & 0

Assortment of Needle Tip squeeze bottles for mixing your own ink colors


Assorted Alcohol Inks: Colors used in this course include: Citrus, Meadow, Wild Plum, Purple Twilight, Sunshine Yellow, Sunset Orange, and Pool. I prefer Ranger inks but any alcohol ink will work. This is also a great set for botanicals:

Isopropyl Alcohol 70% or 90% - doesn’t matter

Canned Air - Dust Off 2 to 3 cans

(Optional) Airbrush, Portable Airbrush Kit for blowing gentle air only.

Amber Shellac - 4 - 6 oz


Clear Shellac 4 - 6 oz (optional if you want to make white shellac)

Foam Applicator Brushes for applying shellac  3 - 1”  &  3- 2”

Dry Pigments : 1/2 - 1 Tsp each of Chromium Oxide Green, Lamp Black, Titanium White (See Learn To Burn Shellac course for more detailed instructions on mixing shellac colors and burning techniques)

Assorted Encaustic Paints: 

Titanium White - 6 oz of white in addition to white used in priming  

Encaustic Colors: Encaustic blends in greens, pinks
Try 4 - 6oz of each of these colors: Dianthus Pink, Warm Pink Rose, French Mauve Reddish, Cobalt Violet, Cadmium Green, Pale Celadon 

Clear Encaustic Medium: 6- 8oz of Clear encaustic medium in addition to medium used for priming your panel 

For more encaustic supplies and resources visit my Artist Resources Page on my main website HERE

Please note: Some of these resources and product links are affiliate links.

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