Discover the Art of Encaustic Photography
Encaustics WORKSHOPS
The Art of Photo Encaustics
Learn a more organic way of working with photography with Esther Towler. Under the direction of equine photographer Esther Towler, to create original Encaustic artworks from your own photographs
Discover the Magic of Photo Encaustics
Join award-winning equine photographer Esther Towler for a unique immersive experience.
Encaustic Photography Workshop at AB Studios - Kelsall Hill Equestrian Center Cheshire
Unleash your creativity and transform your photographs into breathtaking artworks.
Explore Encaustic Art: Discover the rich history and fascinating techniques of encaustic painting.
Photo-Encaustic Mastery: Learn to seamlessly blend your photographs with the captivating medium of encaustic wax.
Create Unique Masterpieces: Experiment with a variety of techniques to create stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks.
Book Now Dates released soon!
Limited spaces available.
This workshop is perfect for:
Photographers seeking to expand their artistic horizons.
Art enthusiasts eager to explore a new and exciting medium.
Anyone who desires to create unique and meaningful artworks.
Unleash your creativity and discover the magic of Encaustic Photography.
Limited spaces available. Join the waitlist!
Encaustic Photography workshop…
Immerse Yourself in the captivating world of Encaustic Photography
This unique workshop blends the timeless art of encaustics with the power of your own photography to create stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks.
Afternoon:
Photo-Encaustic Mastery: Learn the principles of photo-encaustics, from selecting the right printing papers to preparing your support boards.
Creative Exploration: Experiment with a variety of techniques, including oil paints, charcoal, and other mediums, to enhance your photographs and add depth and dimension.
Hands-on Creation: Dive into the captivating process of encaustic painting. Learn to pour, scrape, collage, and build your artwork using beeswax, pigments, and natural elements.
Final Masterpiece: Create a captivating encaustic artwork mounted on a cradle board, along with smaller print pieces to cherish.
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Lunch - Enjoy a seasonal homemade lunch with tea, coffee, and a little treat. You can gather around the table with like-minded creatives, which inspires all our creativity!
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Morning -
Foundations of Encaustic: Explore the rich history and fascinating techniques of encaustic art.
Safety First: Gain a thorough understanding of safe and responsible encaustic practices.
Image Selection: Choose your favourite images from a selection of 5 pre-submitted photographs, preparing them for the enchanting transformation ahead.
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Beyond the Workshop:
Exclusive Community: Join an exclusive Facebook group, connecting with fellow creatives and sharing your artistic journey.
Resources for Continued Learning: Receive valuable guides and a comprehensive supply list to fuel your passion for encaustics.
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Testimonial!
Thankyou for helping to increase my confidence with photography
“I’ve had such a great experience with Esther!”
“I had such a great experience with Esther, before my workshop she spent lots of time getting to know me and she tailored the day to focus on the aspects of photography that I wanted to explore.
She has been an amazing coach and has given me lots of invaluable advice. I had such an amazing and exciting day where I got to experience an equine shoot, get to grips with the camera and studio and also learned how to create photo-encaustic artwork. Esther’s knowledge and work are aspirational, making me feel welcome.
I came away having had a lovely day, feeling very inspired and motivated to carry on exploring my own photography. I will keep in contact with her and hope to work with her again in the future.
Thank you so much for all of your support and for helping to increase my confidence with photography. I couldn’t recommend Esther enough she is an amazing photographer and such a lovely lady xxx”
ARTIST
MEET Esther
I’ve been photographing horses for over 20 years. They are my passion and drive for my photography artwork.
I’ve been photographing horses for over 20 years and have been a professional fine art equine photographer for the last 10 years. My passion for horses and photography has enabled me to travel far and wide photographing wild, rare and domestic horses to create limited edition prints and commissions for horse owners, art collectors and commercial brands.
One of the ways I create my artwork is using a lovely technique called encaustics that uses beeswax and dammar resin as a medium to encapsulate fine art photography printed on different papers, adding texture, natural elements, and paint to create a one-of-a-kind emotive artwork that is full of texture and tones.
I love working with melted beeswax in the studio. As part of my fine art equine photography practice, each photo-encaustic piece's texture and refracted light have an ethereal feel. This ever-evolving creative process gives my work a deeper connection to the natural world, using nature’s gift of beeswax. My photo-encaustic artwork has been displayed in gallery exhibitions and purchased by art collectors across the UK. Horse owners also commission me to create one-of-a-kind artwork for their horses. This beautiful process has given my work a new creative, emotive depth. It has allowed me to use my photography and add a unique, expressive feel, which I wish to share with other photographers so they can experiment with and use within their photography practice to create their own artwork inspired by horses and encaustics.