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For a town of less than 1,200 residents, Joseph has an impressive focus on the arts. This shop is owned by an artist, Leah Svendsen, whose enchanting encaustic paintings are on display and for sale. If you'd like to try your hand at making some art while in Joseph, she offers weekly workshops on the encaustic painting process, which involves using hot wax, resin, and pigments. Participants take home two small paintings they've created. The two-hour workshops cost $125 and include instruction, supplies, and beer and wine for those 21 and older. (Ages 13 and up can take the workshop.) The shop also carries furniture made in Oregon, works by local artists, kitchenware, linens, and other home goods.