CLASS SCHEDULE

Workshops are scheduled in Southern California roughly once a year or on an as needed basis. East Coast classes are based in Philadelphia but can be planned for other locations. The class schedule can be found at http://encausticclasses.blogspot.com/

This series of classes is being offered to students, practicing artists and teachers. Unless specified, no prior experience in encaustic is necessary.

Techniques and information that are covered in the Contemporary Techniques

in Encaustic (basic All Levels) workshop

• safe working practices • archival consideration • preparing supports and grounds • fusing as a painting tool • line, edge and stencil • collaging fiber / paper, mixed media • texture • oil paint, encaustic and sgraffito • discussion on monoprinting • image transfer • applying gold leaf • casting and carving • 3D with Impasto wax and armatures • hand working Impasto wax • slide presentations of historical and contemporary artists work

Techniques such as digital transfer methods and monoprinting to wax are included with the intermediate to advanced classes. Below are the workshop description. Generally the Contemporary Techniques in Encaustic and Image Transfer & Monoprinting to Wax courses are the most popular and therefore appear more often on the schedule. However, any of the other classes can be arranged.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Contemporary Techniques in Encaustic.

Participating artists will learn solvent-free approaches to working
and painting safely with encaustic. It is compatible with drawing, oil painting and sculpture and these mediums will be addressed in combination with wax. Learning will be primarily hands-on with ample demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods. No prior experience in encaustic is necessary.

Encaustic Image Transfer & Monoprinting to Wax

This class requires that you have completed one other workshop or have been working w/the medium fairly consistently. The focus is on printing/monoprinting and layering imagery onto/into the wax. A copy machine will be available to assist with your projects. Encaustic waxes and equipment are included..

Image Layering, Gold Leaf & Drawing in Wax

emphasizes the translucent and opaque nature of wax and its ability to show depth. Techniques covered will include image transfer, combining oil and wax, glazing, scraping and scribing. This class is also excellent for those who love drawing. In addition it will include a section on gold leaf. The basic core of encaustic technique and safety information will be covered, but certain techniques will be emphasized and demonstrated in more detail. No prior experience with encaustic is necessary.

Collage, Assemblage, 3D & Experimental

This class requires a 2 – 3 day span of time. It focuses on the adhesive and structural nature of wax. Encaustic can be used to integrate different materials, both two and three dimensional. Because of its structural properties, the wax itself can be carved, textured, built up in relief and modeled. The beginning of the class will cover the basic core of encaustic information during which time those with prior encaustic experience can choose to work independently.

Independent Studio

For those who already have experience with encaustic and wish to work independently. The fee for this is $40/hr with most materials included. A minimum of 2 hours is required. Two people: $30/hr each.

Medium Making and Studio work.

For those who already have experience with encaustic and wish to work independently. Technical instruction will be on an as needed basis. There will be a demonstration on the making of encaustic medium which will be available for purchase at the end of the day. Fee: $200/person from 11am – 4 pm.

Workshops run from 11am – 4pm.

This will include a 1 hour lunch break if you wish. Coffee & tea + light foods such as fruit, cheese and crackers will be provided during this time unless otherwise stated. You are welcome to bring a more substantial lunch. There are many local cafés and restaurants around the Crane Building.