Description
Introduction to Encaustic (wax) Monotype
Fee: $150
Instructor: Lonnie Zarem - lonniezarem.com, lonniezarem@gmail.com
Date & Time: 11/9/2025 11:00am-4:00pm
Description:
Dive into the art of encaustic monotypes in this hands-on workshop. Begin by creating images with molten wax on a hot plate and transferring them onto rice paper. Learn to draw with pigmented wax and experiment with various tools to unleash your creativity. Explore elements like color, texture, and line through techniques such as color layering, using stencils, and applying India ink.
No Previous experience needed. The course covers everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques including working with oil pastels and graphite, and preparing artwork for presentation. Enjoy demonstrations, discussions, and plenty of time to create as you explore the limitless possibilities of Encaustic Monotypes.
This class requires a minimum of 5 students to run and is capped at a maximum of 10 students.
Supply List:
The following supplies will be provided for a $60 fee paid directly to the instructor.
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All Encaustic paints (bulk of fees)
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Rice paper for printing
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Silicon tools for working with wax on heated plates
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Individual boxes (22 x 16) with a heated plate for each student will be supplied for the class
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Oil pastels
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Woodless graphite pencils
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India Ink
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Ink pens
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Scissors
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Tape
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Wood boards for mounting student piece cut mats boards to frame one piece
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Double sided mounting adhesive
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Heavy duty paper towels
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Hotbox maintenance materials/plate clips
Artist Bio:
Lonnie Zarem is a professional fine artist with a focus on making Encaustic Monotypes. Following art school, and several years of oil painting, she started to paint with Encaustic Wax, a medium consisting of beeswax, resin, and pigment. This means creating an image by painting with blocks of pigmented wax on a hot flat plate, and then placing rice paper on it to absorb the melted wax image, and then pulling it off for a one time print. For the last 15 years, Lonnie has been pushing the possibilities of making contemporary encaustic monotypes; developing new methods, stretching and modifying wax application, working large scale, incorporating varied drawing approaches, and exploring color to achieve her highly expressive representational abstract monotypes.
When asked what inspires her work, she said, “I have always been fundamentally inspired by my relationship with the natural world. I want to experience the special moments that arrive from being aware, when it’s most beautiful, when it’s most simple, when it’s most profound, when contrasts are arresting. I want to visually capture it in my mind before it’s gone, to register it in a pure, simple, and honest way. I look to see things raw, wild, and unbundled from the demands of daily life. It’s my intension to capture natures’ announcements of change, of transition. I am urged to respond and interpret these moments in terms of the emotion and meaning they have for me, to find these beautiful memories and make them seeable, and shareable!
Lonnie currently lives and works in her studio in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She was born in Southern California where she grew up playing tennis with the intention of turning professional. This led to her recruitment to UC Irvine where she graduated with a B.A. in economics. After years working as a marketing professional, she married Hal Zarem and had three sons. The family moved to Northern California in 2000, at which time Lonnie decided to formally pursue her art career. This led to art school at San Jose State University, School of Fine Arts and the many years of making, showing, and selling her work as well as being an art instructor for the last 10 years. She enjoys family, friends, and an active life filled with the wonder, beauty, nature’s wildness, and the quest for new adventures!
Please refer to the website LONNIEZAREM.com for a full resume.
Non Refundable Policy
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants, please be aware of the following policy regarding class fees:
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Non-Refundable Fee: All class fees are non-refundable. Once your payment is processed, it is considered final.
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Cancellations by the Shop: In the rare event that we need to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances (such as instructor illness, insufficient enrollment, or other emergencies), participants will be offered a full refund or credit towards a future class.
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Agreement: By registering for a class, you agree to this non-refundable policy. We recommend reviewing your schedule and availability before committing to a class.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Your commitment to your creative pursuits is important to us, and we look forward to having you in our classes!
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at 775-786-1128.