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NorCAL Wax Membership
NorCAL Wax (NCW) is a Chapter of the International Encaustic Artists (IEA).  Our goals  are to: build connections while working collectively to create exhibition opportunities, educate ourselves through shared resources and field trips, and help each other grow artistically and professionally through speaking events, art critiques, and other experiences.
 
NCW members’ encaustic skills vary from beginner to advanced, and everywhere in between.  Everyone is welcome, even if you are just interested in learning more about wax and art!
 
 

NorCAL Wax Membership

$30.00Price
Quantity
Price Options
One-time purchase
$30.00
Automatic Renewal
$30.00every year until canceled

  • NorCAL Wax meets at least twice per month via Zoom and in person. Our Zoom meetings are generally from 7 - 8:30 pm PT with even numbered months connecting on the first Monday and odd numbered months on the first Thursday.

     

    We have optional in-person meetings most months with activities that may include: studio or gallery visits, art openings, artist's social meet-ups, artist talks, painting demonstrations or art shares. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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is a Major Sponsor of the NCW Mini-Retreat - THANK YOU!
Founded in 1988 by artist and paint-maker Richard Frumess, R&F Handmade Paints manufactures unique and heavily pigmented paint lines which include their classic wax-based encaustic paint, linseed-oil based Pigment Sticks® and R&F DRAWING OILS™. Located in Kingston, New York, R&F is committed to producing the highest quality paints with materials meticulously sourced from around the world. https://www.rfpaints.com/

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is a Major Sponsor of the NorCAL Wax Mini-Retreat - THANK YOU!

Enkaustikos encaustic paints are made from the finest ingredients. They select the most beautiful pigments, the finest Damar Gum, and United States Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) Refined Natural White Beeswax. Their paints do not contain bleach or synthetic adulterants. Using these main ingredients, Enkaustikos manufactures a full color range of professional encaustic paints. Over one hundred colors to date are being milled. All colors are available in Hot Cakes, Hot Sticks and Wax Snaps.  https://encausticpaints.com/

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is a Major Sponsor of the NorCAL Wax Mini-Retreat - THANK YOU!

The NorCAL Wax Mini-Retreat was made possible by a Small Scale Regional Event Grant from the IEA. Other opportunities and resources for IEA members include: community, virtual and in person exhibition opportunities, various grants, artist retreats, art material drawings of chance, residency resources, Wax Fusion: an online printable magazine, continued education and mentorship. The IEA is dedicated to building community and shared knowledge among artists throughout the world who work with encaustics and other wax media.   https://www.international-encaustic-artists.org/

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is a Major Sponsor of the NorCAL Wax Mini-Retreat - THANK YOU!

Ampersand Art Supply is a small, woman-owned business that artists trust. At Ampersand, surface matters. Their mission is to make exceptional surfaces that artists trust. Made with conservator-quality materials and sealing processes, no other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like Ampersand. They make superior archival panels and related art supplies that will inspire your creativity and help your artwork endure. ​Conservators agree that a painting on a well-prepared rigid support will outlast those on a flexible surface such as stretched canvas. In addition to beautiful substrates, Ampersand has a line of gorgeous floater frames, and other helpful artist materials. Discover more on their website: https://ampersandart.com/

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is a Contributing Sponsor of the NorCAL Wax Mini-Retreat - THANK YOU!

BLICK Art Materials is one of the largest providers of art supplies within the U.S. with over 90,000 items available online, in our catalog, and at our retail locations. With over 60 stores throughout the US and the District of Columbia, and an active online presence, BLICK has been "Family Owned and Serving Artists" since 1911. Find out more information on their website at: https://www.dickblick.com/

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