From Fresco to Flame

Hybrid Workshop
Starts on September 30, 2026

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What You'll Experience

Explore the fusion of fresco and encaustic in this five-week hybrid workshop. Learn to work in layers—coloring and shaping the arriccio, applying intonaco, and finishing with encaustic—while embracing textures, cracks, and surprises as they emerge. We learn to read these transformations—and to work with them rather than against them.

You are invited to let go of expectations, engage with your intuition and allow the materials to guide you. You work in the moment and discover a space where emotions can flow freely.

The focus isn’t just on the final outcome, nor perfection but on the experience of losing yourself in the process and seeing where the work takes you. It is all about creating personal and expressive artworks.

This course is open to anyone interested in experimental, intuitive, and process-based creation – no prior experience with fresco techniques required.

Curious what participants created in our last workshop? Enjoy a three minute stroll through the Finissage (Closing Event) and discover the impressive students‘ works.

 

View The Finissage

What's Included

Introduction to working with the ancient fresco and encaustic techniques and materials

Three pre-recorded video lessons, released weekly

Five live Zoom sessions (60 to 90 minutes each) for questions, discussion, and sharing experiences

1 on 1 Zoom Sessions for personalized guidance

Private Facebook Group

 

Starts on September 30, 2026

Live Zoom Sessions

September 30, 2026: „Meet and Greet“ and release of video #1 

October 7, 2026: Q&A „The Arriccio“ and release of video #2 

October 14, 2026: Q&A „The Intonaco“ and release of video #3 

October 21, 2026: Q&A „The Encaustic“

October 28, 2026 „The Virtual Exhibition“

All Zoom sessions, videos and bonus materials are recorded and available through the end of 2027.

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Join the Waiting List and be first in line to grab your spot before registration opens to the public. The first edition in January 2026 filled up fast — so this is your chance to secure your place and dive in early!

I’d love to have you there!


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From Fresco to Flame Presentation

Curious about how I combine fresco and encaustic techniques?
Check out the virtual presentation I gave at the International Encaustic Conference in Provincetown in 2025! It’s now available to watch on YouTube—get inspired and see how these two timeless methods come together in my practice.

But that’s just the beginning. The possibilities of wax painting are incredibly rich and varied.

 

Watch The Presentation

Testimonials

I had the good fortune of taking an Encaustic and Fresco class with Bettina Egli. She is an amazing instructor. Her process for teaching a complicated topic was well-planned and thoughtful. Her concern for helping her students understand the materials and techniques was paramount throughout this 7-day class. Her demonstrations were timely and filled with important tips. She allowed plenty of time for hands-on learning. Thanks to Bettina, I finished the class with the ability and knowledge to implement this technique in my own studio. I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to work with her. I highly recommend that you take her class—you will gain a wealth of knowledge!!!!!
Dot Bergen
Dot BergenArtist, US
A complete workshop, in-depth knowledge of her materials and very generous. I am completely satisfied.
France B.
France B.Artist, Canada
I have so enjoyed your workshop and am beyond excited to meet you in person and attend your workshop in France in June. You are wonderful to share your talent, processes, knowledge, and experience.
Laurie A.
Laurie A.Artist, US
I have so enjoyed the From Fresco to Flame workshop and feel I have learned enough to keep me occupied for the rest of my life! Unless, of course, you design another workshop to follow on. With many thanks for your wonderful and inspiring work.
Denise C.
Denise C.Artist, UK
Bettina is a wonderful artist and educator. Working with her at a retreat last year I learned fresco techniques but also ways of viewing and relating to my own work that will impact my studio practice forever. It would be an honor to take any class she offered in the future.
Betsy S.
Betsy S.Artist, US
Having taken two classes with Bettina, I think I would follow her to the moon for a third or fourth! Bettina is lovely to work with, knowledgeable in both fresco and encaustic, able to translate both process and product to students’ experience, and able to provide feedback and critique along the way. Her work is absolutely stunning! You just want to scoop it all up, or learn how to attempt creating your own primative versions. Fresco, like encaustic, is an ancient art, transcending norms and boundaries as we know them. Durable, complex, earthy and beautiful - Bettina will transport you back in time to learn this method and forward again to work this into your modern practice.
Edith B.
Edith B.Artist, US
Encaustic course with Bettina Egli: 100% from me for competence, instruction, appreciation, empathy, value for money, and good vibes. Absolutely recommended! I will definitely take more courses with her.
Insa A.
Insa A.Artist, Germany
Wonderful course with Bettina! Bettina is a tutor with a wealth of knowledge, which she shares in a clear, well-structured and practical way. She responds to each participant individually and offers great support with image composition. On top of that, she’s warm, great fun to be around, the food is excellent, and the working atmosphere is fantastic – a truly productive week. Many thanks!
Margrit Schranner
Margrit SchrannerArtist, Germany
It was really so valuable for me to work with the fresco materials and I am looking forward to learn more.
Lynette S.
Lynette S.Artist, South Africa

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

No prior experience is required. This workshop is designed to teach you the fundamentals of fresco and encaustic and is for beginners and experienced artists alike.

We focus on process-based, intuitive exploration combining ancient painting materials.

The workshop runs for five weeks and includes three pre-recorded video lessons (released weekly) and five live Zoom sessions for discussion, guidance, and Q&A.

All live sessions are recorded, so you can watch them later and still follow along with the workshop.

During our live Zoom calls, we’ll explore the work students have been creating in the week before the call, answer your questions, and share helpful feedback. It’s wonderful if you can join us live.

You’ll work independently in your studio during the week after each new video lesson is released. The live Zoom sessions are for discussion, guidance, and questions—not for creating the pieces in real time. This allows you to progress at your own pace each week.

Yes. All pre-recorded video lessons and live Zoom sessions will be available until the end of 2027.

Subtitles in Spanish, German, Italian and French are available for the video lessons.

7 AM PST (USA West Coast)
10 AM EST (USA East Coast)
3 PM (UK, South Africa)
4 PM CET (Switzerland, Germany)

Each session lasts approximately 60–90 minutes.

A full materials list will be provided after registration, including fresco and encaustic supplies.

Absolutely! The workshop is taught in English and conducted entirely online, so you can participate from anywhere.

In the last workshop we had participants from Canada, the US, South Africa, The UK, Germany and Switzerland.

The focus is on experimentation and process. You will create personal and expressive works, letting the antique materials guide you rather than aiming for a specific final outcome.

Take three minutes to stroll through the virtual exhibition to have a look at the students‘ works in the last workshop.

Join the Waiting List and be first in line to grab your spot before registration opens to the public. The first edition in January 2026 filled up fast — so this is your chance to secure your place and dive in early!

I’d love to have you there!

Sign up here.

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