She will demonstrate several painting techniques and answer questions about how to get started in this versatile medium. Encaustic painting is the oldest painting medium and a growing trend not only among painters but also among the mixed media community and for a great reason. The beeswax and resin material can be used to enclose and include variety of materials (leaves, sand, paper, fabric, beads, stones etc.) which makes the medium popular among not only painters but collage artists as well.