All of my classes…

….are taught from an alternative, hands-on approach with an emphasis on mixed media and experimentation. I taught at Temple University, Tyler School of Art for 13 years and have been teaching workshops continuously since 2005. I have a diverse art background with skills that include painting, sculpture, graphic and textile design, photography, digital imaging and more. It is my intention that each participant leave my workshops with a refreshing balance of concept, process, history, experimentation, problem solving and discovery.

2024 In-Person Classes

2024 Vermont Encaustic Retreats

  • Vermont Encaustic Retreats Info

    June-August

    Faq’s, links & helpful information

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  • Vermont Retreat 1

    June 24-28

    The Alchemy of Transformation: Stains, Dyes & Paint w/Natural Processes & Materials

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  • Vermont Retreat 2

    July 29- August 2

    Pressed Botanicals & Flowers & Encaustic co-teaching w/Beth Murphy

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  • Vermont Retreat 3

    August 26-30

    Abstracting the Landscape in Encaustic co-teaching w/Kelly Milukas

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2024 LIVE Virtual Classes

  • Basically the Very Basics Encaustic Demonstration

    Jan 9 1:00-3:00PM EST

    Live Virtual Demonstration

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  • It Begins With a Mark: Capturing the Mundane Through the Found Drawing

    Sept 12 7:00 PM EST

    FREE Live Virtual Presentation

    Registration Begins
    July 15

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  • Mark-Making as Practice Class

    Tuesdays, Sept 17-Dec 3 11:00am-12:00PM EST

    LIVE Zoom Workshop
    All Sessions Recorded

    Early Bird Registration Begins July 15

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  • Mark-Making as Content

    Thursdays, Sept 19- Dec 19
    3:00-5:00 PM EST

    LIVE Zoom Intensive
    All Sessions Recorded

    Early Bird Registration Begins July 15

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Virtual Self-Guided Classes

  • Drawing With Horse Hair In Encaustic

    Learn to draw in encaustic with clean, fluid lines to create simple, complex and subtle graduated drawings.
    Full class available for Download NOW

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  • Smooth Surface Encaustic

    Learn how to create depth and a gorgeous satin finish with The Smooth Surface Encaustic mini-class combination PDF/Video Instruction.
    Full Class Available for Download NOW

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  • Mixed-Media Mark-Making Mastery

    Registration is OPEN!

    FREE LECTURE APRIL 15 7:00 PM EST TO LEARN MORE

    First Lesson Drops April 17

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  • Painting With Fire Virtual Encaustic Workshops

    2024-2526 Instructors/52 Videos

    Forever Access to the Videos

    Early Bird Registration Begins February 24, 2024

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  • Mark-Making as Practice Recordings Only

    The Spring, 2024 Workshop Offered as Self-Guided Recordings Only

    Early Bird Registration Begins July 15

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Testimonials

  • “A great workshop in Kingston NY at R&F Paints taught by Lorraine Glessner. Brain is in overdrive, can't wait to get home and play with new ideas and techniques!!"

    Teri Bevelaqua

  • “I loved the course on so many levels. I thought the timing, the spacing of different modules, the quotes, the books, the drawings, all worked out so beautifully. I couldn't wait to get up and get working each morning and was always surprised when the day was done. Your generosity and teaching style were inspiring and I can't wait to work on a new set of skills”

    Sally Hootnick

  • “Your teaching approach/skills were part of the beauty of the whole week. You set a great and non-inhibiting tone in the beginning that was helpful in allowing us to feel safe and away from lots of judgment”

    Edie Morton

  • “I truly enjoyed you and my classmates-the support, the talent, the new ideas, the camaraderie.”

    Carol Williams

  • “I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this past week. Your class not only opened so many possibilities for my work, but also broke down some of my self-imposed insecurities toward mark making and 2-D work. Thank you so much for creating such a supportive environment.”

    Kirsten Stingle

  • I learned many new techiques which I am thrilled about plus it was great to learn about familiar techinques done in a new way, from a different perspective. You are a great teacher and what really comes across is your love for what you do and the care you put into your art and teaching.

    Rebecca Shavulsky

  • Kudos to you Lorraine, a great teacher: clear, positive and inspiring.

    Meg Tweedy

  • "I have a new direction and a stronger sense of structure."

    Nancy Kavanagh O''Neill

  • "I truly enjoyed the workshop and learned new techniques and - more importantly- some new ways of seeing and approaching my work. "

    Debora Meltz

  • "Thank you for the wonderful class. I have taken hundreds with many teachers from PAFA, Fleisher, Wayne, Woodmere, etc. It is obvious from the start that you are a professional teacher along with being a professional artist. Your thoughtfulness with regard to content, instruction, class management, supplies, samples, and books, is unmatched. You were patient and helpful to each of us in our own stage of understanding. I learned so much."

    LisaRose Ferri

  • "What a great experience! Lorraine is a gifted and generous teacher. She’s supportive of having each student find her own style."

    Carol Brewster

  • "Thank you so much for this wonderful workshop. I received so many ideas and ‘food’ for my creative adventures - it will last quite some time to work on that. You went above encaustic instructions and shared many other ways to feed our creative thirst :) I feel very inspired."

    Lisa Binkley