Encaustic Workshops Minneapolis – Working with Wax and Studio Time

UPCOMING one-day ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS in Minneapolis
Carriage House at Casket Arts
1720 NE Madison Street studio #304
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Cost: $155 + $40 supply fee = $195 unless noted*

Register here via PayPal $195:www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DFVF4V7BVD6FL

1. Essential Encaustic Painting and Studio time.

Friday, July 18th at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 8 spots
Friday, August 15th at 9;30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 8 spots
Friday, September 19th at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 8 spots

In this exciting one-day Encaustic workshop, you will explore creating translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. An overview of a variety of techniques will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. There will also be lots of studio time and one-on-one instruction. You will create paintings that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium. This class could also be used as studio time if you have taken a class with me before. All levels welcome and all supplies including R&F Paints, Ampersand Encausticbord, and Silverbrush Ltd. brushes are provided.

2. 2025 Encaustic with Photo Collage
Friday, June 13th at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 7 spots

Register here via Paypal $195: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DFVF4V7BVD6FL

This exciting workshop will bring together several methods to create beautiful, layered artworks that can be both a photograph and a painting. We’ll explore color mixing to give you "Color Knowledge as Color Power" while developing imagery with a focus on using photographs as collage. This process involves printing photographs on lightweight tissue paper and embedding the images in the encaustic medium. We’ll also explore image transfers and simple methods to edit your images to combine with wax. Layers can be created by using oil sticks and paint to add pigment above or below the photographs for color and depth. There will be lots of one-on-one feedback and support to help you create a body of work, gain confidence, and expand your voice with encaustic.

3. Private studio time $100 an hour - includes materials
Expand what you've learned painting with encaustic with one-on-one time in the studio with support from me or to use the studio as your own private space.

Studio Location:
Casket Arts - Carriage House
1720 NE Madison St #304
Minneapolis, MN 55413
6122471244

Free parking!

My 1200 square-foot studio is fully equipped with standing-height work tables, ventilation, adjustable heat guns and torches. Most supplies provided including R&F encaustic medium, paint, gesso and oil pigment sticks. Also, included is an Ampersand Encausticbord panel and Silverbrush natural brushes. Feel free to bring more panels to paint on depending on your working style. Each student has their own work station and the workshops will be limited to 6 students.


Please contact me to hold your spot by calling |612-247-1244| or emailing jodi@jodireeb.com

Register via Paypal here $195: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DFVF4V7BVD6FL

There are 4 ways to register:
Checks, VenMo, Paypal via link and credit cards accepted.

1) Check - Please make checks payable to Jodi Reeb in the amount of $195:

Jodi Reeb
3644 Blaisdell Ave
Minneapolis MN 55409

2) Credit Card - Call Jodi at 612-247-1244 and register securely over the phone with a credit card.

3) VenMo - @Jodi-Reeb (last 4 are 1244)

4) Paypal link:
www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DFVF4V7BVD6FL

Thank you!!!

*Full tuition is required when registering for workshops. Minimum deposit of 10 for group parties.

*Cancelling prior to 7 days of the workshop there is no refunds, you can choose a future workshop date.

REVIEW
"I loved my encaustic workshop with Jodi Reeb. I enjoyed her knowledge and appreciated the environment in which she shared her experience as an artist, her instruction and her encouragement in creating art! It's a gift to ourselves to choose to be taught by another artist that shares the love of encaustic medium. Jodi is a wonderful teacher. Thank you, Jodi!!!" Audrey J.

Minneapolis Encaustic Immersive Retreat and Open Studio Time
July 9 - 12, 2025
4 days - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.for $995

$500 deposit hold your spot - balance due May 15th
$500 Deposit link: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/D43LRV7NVV69N

My first ever Minneapolis Open Studio for work time and art excursions.

There is an option to choose your studio days - please reach out to me at jodi@jodireeb.com

Essential Encaustic is a multi-technique workshop, which focuses on layering encaustic paintings from the panel up. There will be something for everyone! You will make unexpected discoveries about color mixing, transparency, and opacity, which is a great way to deepen your understanding of the medium and your artistic expression.

Building imagery using these exciting techniques will also encourage a more intuitive approach to composition, as each layer can introduce new elements or shift the focus in surprising ways. It's an exciting way to learn how to create depth and complexity while allowing for that freedom of experimentation.

We will start by embedding your images printed on tissue paper as collage to create mixed-media paintings that are translucent and have depth. You will further develop your skills with encaustic while developing a series of works during the workshop. Demonstrations will include techniques working with image transfers, developing line and edge techniques, carving and scraping through layers to develop surface, color mixing using various materials such as ink, charcoal, Pan Pastel, oil pastel, graphite, and R&F Pigment Sticks.

Emphasis will be placed on creating a sense of balance, design and honing your composition for a unique focal point. You will find your expression through an exploration of mark-making, photos as collage, and translucency at varying levels. There will be lots of work time with individual feedback to support you as your paintings unfold.

Participants should have a basic mastery of encaustic painting techniques.

Registration Options
- Payment via Check
- VenMo @Jodi-Reeb
- Bank transfer

Staying in Minneapolis for the full retreat of 4 days?
Delta Hotel NE accommodations for $149 per night
Book directly at: www.marriott.com/event-reservations/res…


What's Included:
- Surprise art supply gifts
- 4 Lunches during workshop days
- Walker Art Center tour
- Farewell celebration at Jodi's house July 12th
- New Art Community
- Art Studio Tour in the famous NE Arts District


What's not included:
- Airfare - Arrive at MSP Airport before or on July 8th
- Hotel accommodations - Delta Hotel in NE Minneapolis $149/night www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mspde-del…
- Travel insurance
- Breakfasts or Evening meals

Cancellation: Any individual cancellation must be made in writing and will be effective upon receipt. If you cancel within 60 days of the workshop, there will be no refund but you can put toward a future retreat.

Options if you cancel before the 90-day period:

If there is a wait list, we will connect you with the first person on it so you can offer your class spot. If this person agrees, they will need to pay you directly for your spot. Once this transaction is complete and both parties are satisfied, we will transfer your spot to them. If there is no waiting list, you will forfeit your deposit or the full fee if you have already paid in full for the workshop.

2025/2026 Painting with Fire
$249 Discounted rate launching March 12th - March 30th

Join me for the 5th Volume for another exciting year of weekly Encaustic Workshops. Classes begin on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

register here:
www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1876963…


27 world-renowned Encaustic artists (including me ;-D) sharing knowledge and expertise on all aspects of this wonderful medium plus you get to peek into our studio practice and see behind the scenes for inspiration.

I'm offering these workshops as part of the new series:


It's my 5th Year! I am one of 26 artists teaching in this year’s Painting With Fire online year-long workshop. I am offering the workshops Finding your Contemporary Style and Color and Monotype as Collage in Wax.

The workshops are delivered each Wednesday as prerecorded videos via email. Once they are available you can watch whenever you wish. Lifetime access to all classes. Main weekly classes are approximately 60 mins and the bonus mini workshops are 30 minutes.  Watch and relax or work along with the video, discovering something new for your art practice. 

Over 50 hours of Encaustic painting demonstration videos for the discounted price of $249 until April 23.


You can still access the previous year of workshops:

2023/2024: Register here:
www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1772049…

"I took my first encaustic workshop online with Jodi and learned so much! Jodi is very open to sharing her knowledge and helping you find your direction with encaustic painting. She teaches in a very relaxed and encouraging way for you to find your own artistic voice." Barb S.

2022/2023 Painting with Fire still available:
www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1736090…


Enjoy an amazing year-long academic course that is devoted to studying exciting techniques and practices in Encaustic painting! This is my third year offering online workshops!


26+ world renowned Encaustic artists (including me ;-D) sharing knowledge and expertise on all aspects of this wonderful medium plus you get to peek into our studio practice and see behind the scenes for inspiration.

Over 50 hours of Encaustic painting demonstration videos for the discounted price of $249 until April 23.

Encaustic & Cold Wax Immersion Retreat Workshop - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
January 5 - 11, 2026
$500 deposit holds your spot!
Deposit:www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/D43LRV7NVV69N

Are you ready to step into the New Year of 2026 renewing your creative practice with adventure & expression? Are you ready to dive into your painting practice and connecting to your work on a deeper level? If so, this 7-day Encaustic and Cold Wax Painting Retreat Workshop is for you.

It will be an enriching retreat of cultural exploration in the heart of colonial Mexico, wandering colorful streets, enjoying delicious food and creating in this workshop bursting with color as you are immersed in this historic city full of beauty.

This will be a time to nurture the whole self, to slow down and soak in the environment with all of your senses. I will lead you through techniques capturing textural inspiration and mixed-media photo collage, providing you with the opportunity to make art wherever you are in your art practice.

You will be empowered to show up and be a "YES" to yourself while learning new painting techniques to uncover your unique voice. I will guide you through different exercises working in a fun, playful, yet meaningful way to not only allow life changing shifts, but also a beautiful time in San Miguel de Allende, one of their favorite cities in the world!
Limited to 10 artists.

STAY at the beautiful Casa Del Noche www.casadelanoche.com/

SCHEDULE:
Day 1 (Monday, January 5): Arrival day. 7:00 p.m. Welcome gathering in the evening with Introductions, a light Botanas dinner with margaritas or Agua Fresca.

Day 2 (Tuesday, January 6):
9:00 a.m. Breakfast included
10:00 am DEMO & Studio Time - Mixing your Color Palette - Cold Wax
12:00 p.m. Midday meal (comida) included
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. DEMO & Studio Time - Transparency & Opacity
Evening free time, followed by a group dinner or on your own

Day 3 (Wednesday, January 7):
9:00 a.m. – Breakfast included
10:00 am DEMO & Studio Time - Photos and Collage
12:00 p.m. Midday meal (comida) included
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. DEMO & Studio Time
Evening free time, followed by a group dinner or on your own

Day 4 (Thursday, January 8):
9:00 a.m. -Breakfast included
10:00 am DEMO & Studio Time - Extreme Texture and Composition
12:00 p.m. Midday meal (comida) include.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Studio Time
Evening free time, followed by a group dinner or on your own

Day 5 (Friday, January 9):
9:00 a.m. – Breakfast included
10:00 a.m. WORK-TIME - Individual Feedback
12:00 p.m. Midday meal (comida) included
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. WORK-TIME
4:00 p.m. Clean-up studio
Evening free time; Dinner on your own

Day 6 (Saturday, January 10):
9:00 a.m. Breakfast included
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm Visit local art galleries and Aurora
4:00 p.m. Set up Art Show in the Atrium
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Farewell Celebration and Art reception open to the public.

Day 7 (Sunday, January 11):
9:00 a.m. Final Breakfast before departing


PRICING
$500 deposit holds your spot - balance due 10/31/25

Early Bird price of $2,995 USD through June 30, 2025 and $3,500 USD after and limited to 12 participants in double-occupancy,shared rooms (or private rooms available for additional $800.)

Payments accepted via Bank transfer, check or VenMo @Jodi-Reeb.

Single occupancy is available for an additional $800 USD.This option allows you a private room, OR to bring your partner or guest, who will not be participating in the workshop. Exclusions: Airfare, transportation to and from the airport Mexico not included.

Airport Details: Arrival at Leon International Airport, Guanajuato (Code: BJX) or Querétaro on Monday, January 5, 2026 and arrive by 4:00 p.m. Central Time. (Welcome Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.)

Airport Shuttle: The journey to Casa de la Noche is approximately 90 minutes and is included but you need to notify us of your flight plans to arrange transportation.

Venue Highlight: Casa de la Noche, a historic building lovingly transformed by Barbara Poole, a patron of the arts, is a short walk from the central Jardin in San Miguel de Allende. www.casadelanoche.com/

Cancellation Policy: Any individual cancellation must be made in writing and will be effective upon receipt. If you cancel within 90 days of a trip or workshop, there will be no refunds.

Options if you cancel before the 90-day period:
If there is a waiting list, I will connect you with the first person on it so you can offer your class spot. If this person agrees, they will need to pay you directly for your spot. Once this transaction is complete and both parties are satisfied, we will transfer your spot to them. If there is no waiting list, you will forfeit your deposit or the full fee if you have already paid in full for the workshop.
The second option is to transfer your fees to another retreat with me within the next 12 months, subject to a $100 administrative fee.
If neither of these options works for you, there will be no refund. There are no exceptions to this policy. Deposits and arrangements are made well in advance of the trip.

Expenses incurred by participants in preparation for the trip (e.g., non-refundable airline tickets) are not the responsibility of Jodi. Participants are strongly advised to obtain medical/trip cancellation insurance.

WILD RICE RETREAT - "Essential Encaustic Techniques"
Bayfield, Wisconsin
June 22-25, 2025

Tuition + Meals: $1,025 (choose lodging below or I can suggest hotel options)

Registration is now open
www.wildriceretreat.com/retreats-wiscon…

Choose your lodging package:
With TreeHaus Twin Lodging Package: $1,682
With TreeHaus Queen Lodging Package: $1,742
With RicePod Twin Lodging Package: $1,892
With RicePod Queen Lodging Package: $1,982
With Nest Lodging Package: $2,072


Essential Encaustic Painting
Be inspired and push your work into beautiful transparent layers. This 3-day retreat workshop encompasses essential techniques, encaustic monotypes as collage, color-mixing and color theory as well as studio time to create a body of work. The focus is on creating imagery and expanding your voice with encaustic.

Artists will build images layer-by-layer combining multi-media techniques such as image transfers, making your own stencils and texture while gaining confidence to push boundaries with individual feedback and inspiration.

You will create artworks that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with Encaustic.

A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety and preparation of substrates. There will also be lots of work time with individual feedback! The workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced artists.



"Jodi Reeb is not only an incredibly talented artist, she is an amazing instructor. I was fortunate to take this workshop with her. She had a vast selection of materials to use, excellent communication, and the perfect combination of demonstration time and work time. She was able to meet the needs of both returning and new students. I highly recommend taking a workshop with Jodi."
Robyn G.

Extreme Texture with Encaustic Workshop
August 21-25, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day

Ahhaa School of Art
Telluride, Colorado
$985

Registration is now open:
canvas.ahhaa.org/classes/28?utm_source=…


Join me for 4 days in an incredible landscape in Colorado! Be inspired to push your work to new layers and textures! In this exciting 3-day workshop you will explore creating deeply textured and layered paintings embedding objects and carving the surface. You will learn many techniques including accretion and will be encouraged to develop and expand your voice using this medium. An overview of a variety of mixed-media will be demonstrated including adding fiber and fabric as collage, color-mixing and creating texture working with masks and stencils.

You will create artworks that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with lots of one-on-one studio time. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety and preparation of substrates. This workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced artists.

Extreme Encaustic Painting
Edgewood Farm
Castlehill at Truro Arts
Truro, MA

May 28-29, 2025
$565 for 2 day sessions

Registration is open
www.castlehill.org/2025-workshops/reeb


A pre-conference workshop in conjunction with the
18th International Encaustic Conference information:
www.castlehill.org/encaustic24

This 2-day workshop will bring together several methods to create textured, layered encaustic artworks, embedding objects and carving the surface. Be inspired to push your work to new levels and depths of texture! You will learn many accretion techniques as well as excavating with clay tools. You will be encouraged to develop and expand your voice using encaustic in a new way. An overview of a variety of mixed-media will also be demonstrated including casting wax, adding fiber and fabric as collage, and creating texture working with masks and stencils. You will create artworks that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with lots of one-on-one feedback. This workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced artists.


If you've taken a workshop with me before, this is a chance to deepen your experience with encaustic painting.

Introduction to Encaustic Painting
ONE-DAY ONLY

Friday, April 25, 2025 - $84
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Registration open
info.wetpaintart.com/event/introduction…

In this exciting one-day workshop, you’ll explore painting with molten wax paint, which allow building up many layers using experimental techniques. Learn basic, beginning encaustic techniques using R+F encaustic paints, mediums, equipment and Ampersand Encausticbord in this one-day workshop. A brief history and description of encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports (including application of grounds) and fusing. An overview of a variety of additional techniques will be demonstrated such as incorporating oil pigment sticks, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. There will also be lots of studio time and one-on-one instruction. Continuing encaustic painting students are welcome “to create their own studio time”!

Supplied for shared use in class: R+F encaustic paints, mediums and equipment- heated palettes, heat guns, etc. Students supply their own panels.

Natural Impressions Encaustic & Oil Pigment Stick Workshop
Meg MacDonald & Jodi Reeb
April 15- 20, 2026

MacTavish Academy of Art
Outside Victoria, BC Canada

$795 USD for the workshop
$1150 Canadian

$500 Deposit holds your spot. Final payment due 05/01/2025
Hotel accommodation and flights are not included.

Register and pay deposit via Zelle, check or bank transfer
Contact: jodi@jodireeb.com
limited to 10 artists

You’ll be inspired by the beautiful surroundings in Victoria, British Columbia. In this 4-day, nature-inspired workshop, you’ll learn monotype printing techniques using leaves and other natural objects with R&F oil pigment sticks. You’ll be working on reusable gel printing plates that are easy to use and the images can be added as collage in your encaustic paintings. This method is the most painterly of printmaking techniques and without a press.

Taking photos as reference material from our inspiring location, you’ll learn the exciting ways to paint with wax! We’ll cover several techniques for collaging and embedding your prints into encaustic, as well as image transfer. We’ll include a variety of techniques such as incising, scraping and adding texture. These combined techniques will allow you to create dynamic nature-based compositions full of depth and translucency. You'll also learn how to use plant material as a stencil to create textured botanical paintings.

NOTE: Hotel accommodation and flights are not included. We can make a recommendation for a hotel near the studio. Feel free to book time before or after the workshop to create your own getaway.

Textures + Translucency Recorded Demonstration
Video recordings are divided into (2) one hour sessions

$65 for two recordings

Please register here to receive the video links:

www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XJ6BTDRBWQT4A

Be inspired and push your work to new layers! In this exciting online Encaustic LIVE demonstration via Zoom, you will explore creating translucent, textured layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax. You will learn many techniques and be encouraged to develop and expand your voice using this medium. An overview of a variety of mixed-media will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils.

You will create artworks that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with Encaustic. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety and preparation of substrates. There will also be time for questions and answers! The workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced artists.

You will receive a complete list of supplies and directions after registering as well as the Zoom link for the meetings! After the sessions, you will receive a link to the recorded videos to reference at any time and an invite to a private Facebook page to share work! No refunds!

Location:
Carriage House at Casket Arts
1720 NE Madison Street #304
Minneapolis, MN 554131
612-247-1244

Beginners and intermediate artists will have an opportunity to learn and create encaustic art at one of my monthly workshops. These workshops take place at my 1,200 square-foot studio is fully equipped with standing-height work tables, ventilation, adjustable heat guns and torches. Most supplies are provided including R&F encaustic medium, paint, gesso and oil pigment sticks. Also, included is an Ampersand Encausticbord panel and Silverbrush natural brushes. Feel free to bring more panels to paint on depending on your working style.

See Minneapolis Workshops below for dates and more details.

Register here:
paypal.me/JodiReebEOM?country.x=US&…

Please contact me to hold your spot by calling 612-247-1244 or emailing jodi@jodireeb.com

Creative Mindset: Selling Your Art
30 minute Video
$35

Available here via PayPal
www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GEVXEAUA7ACAG
30 minute Video

There is an audience for your artwork! I have been a professional artist for over 29 years making my living from creating original artwork and teaching. I want to share some tried and true strategies that have worked for me over the years to market and promote my work in the real world and online. This process begins with your mindset. Show up powerfully with confidence, clarity and sell your art! I hope to inspire you with ways to customize and find your market.

Reviews:
Jodi is a generous and knowledgeable mentor and teacher as well as a talented and inspired artist. She worked with me at my level to support me and my studio practice. She is an amazing business coach and I have my artwork currently in a show due to her advice. Shana S.

Photo Collage with Encaustic Recorded Demonstration
Video recordings are divided into (2) one hour sessions

$55 for two video recordings

Please register here via PayPal to receive the video links:

www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ACH5RZZUDHZZE


Description:
Join me for (2) one-hour demonstrations combining your photographs as collage with encaustic painting on Encausticbord by Ampersand Art. Collage is one of my favorite layers that I can add to my paintings! This process involves inkjet or laser printing photographs on light-weight tissue paper and embedding the image with encaustic medium and paints. Image transfers will also be explored.

Beautiful, translucent layers are created by adding oil pigment sticks above or below for color and depth.

Editing your photographs to print with software and apps will also be covered. All levels welcome.

You will receive a complete list of supplies and directions after registering and the link to the recorded videos to reference at any time! No refunds!

Everyone is welcome to join!

Register here: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xc…

Essential Encaustic Techniques
Date to be determined 2025
Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Email me for the details jodi@jodireeb.com

In this exciting three-day Encaustic workshop, you will explore creating translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. An overview of a variety of techniques will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. There will also be lots of studio time and one-on-one instruction. You will create paintings that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium. All levels welcome and most supplies including R&F Paints, Ampersand Encausticbord, and Silverbrush Ltd. brushes are provided.

Kara Nothem from the Arts Institute interviewed me in my studio about my process.
http://vimeo.com/101985120

MCAD Alumni has solo exhibition at the Kolman & Pryor Gallery in Minneapolis.

http://mcad.edu/academic-news/jodi-reeb-reveals-beauty-surface

prowaxjournal2.blogspot.com/2018/10/stu…

See my interview here: http://www.local-artist-interviews.com/2013/04/jodi-reeb-mixed-media.html