Encaustic Art Workshop with Sámi artist, Jo Morten Kåven

Explore the World of Encaustic Wax Painting

Already used by the ancient Greeks, this technique is today a favourite of the Sámi visual artist Jo Morten Kåven, who works with heated wax to create vibrant colours and striking effects.

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In this workshop, he invites you to experiment freely and create textured, expressive works. You will discover the basics of encaustic painting while working hands-on with this unique and versatile medium.

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Sessions (90 minutes each)

Session 1: 13:30 – 15:00

Session 2: 15:30 – 17:00

Weitere Infos

Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026‍

Location: Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art (MCCA), Stadtbachstrasse 8a, 3012 Bern‍

Language: English‍

Age: 12+‍

Participants: max. 8 persons per session‍

Fee: CHF 25 per session (payment on site)

Registration:

Session 1 (13:30-15:00): https://forms.gle/u7xrR2zpxLE7b9r79

Session 2 (15:30-17:00): https://forms.gle/Rc32bBpqAvYNyj7X8

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MCCA

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MCCA

The Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art (MCCA) houses one of the world's most comprehensive contemporary circumpolar art collections.

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Stadtbachstrasse 8a

3012 Bern

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Jo Morten Kåven

Jo Morten is a versatile Sámi artist and musician who works at the intersection of heritage and modernity to strengthen Sámi identity. In his visual work, he uses encaustic – an ancient technique where heated, pigmented wax is built up in layers.