Di Sawyer, a member, gave us a most interesting and inspiring talk about the ancient of Encaustic art. This uses solid beeswax blocks that have been dyed with strong natural pigments and when melted (with a travel iron or an encaustic art iron) can be used to create the most amazing and beautiful pictures. Di uses photo paper mainly as the shiny surface is most appropriate for the beeswax. Di’s ability to create beautiful pictures so quickly was stunning.
Di started the art form after seeing a demonstration at her former WI and she attended a Federation workshop and a Denman course. She has developed her skills over many years and regularly gives demonstrations to WIs. It was a most fascinating talk.
Cerian Stokes gave the vote of thanks.