linda metcalf https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png linda metcalf https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:45:57 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:35:00 -0400 Demo of ancient art of 'wax encaustics' at GoArt! https://www.thebatavian.com/events/demo-ancient-art-wax-encaustics-goart/19253 The Batavia Society of Artists will have a demonstration by an artist from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at GoArt!, located at 201 E. Main St.

The artist is Linda Metcalf, known by many for her vibrant work in watercolors. This time however, she will be demonstrating and displaying some of her work in "wax encaustics."

Wax encaustic art work dates back to 800 B.C. To explain this art form briefly, the word encaustic means to “burn in” and the technique uses pigmented beeswax.

The event is open to the public. Cost is $3 for nonmembers.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/events/demo-ancient-art-wax-encaustics-goart/19253#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/events/demo-ancient-art-wax-encaustics-goart/19253 Aug 19, 2010, 2:35pm linda metcalf Demo of ancient art of 'wax encaustics' at GoArt! Billie Owens <p>The <strong>Batavia Society of Artists</strong> will have a <strong>demonstration</strong> <strong>by an artist from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at GoArt!</strong>, located at 201 E. Main St.</p> <p>The artist is <strong>Linda Metcalf</strong>, known by many for her vibrant work in watercolors. This time however, she will</p>