ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS

Contemporary Techniques in Encaustic. Participating artists will learn solvent-free approaches to working and painting safely with encaustic wax.  This medium is compatible with drawing, oil painting and sculpture. Learning will be primarily hands-on with ample demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods.  No prior experience in encaustic is necessary.

Collage, Assemblage, 3D & Experimental focuses on the adhesive and structural nature of wax.   Encaustic waxes can be used to integrate different materials, both two and three dimensional.  Its structural properties also allow the wax itself to be cast, carved, textured, built up in relief and modeled. Basic core of encaustic information will covered during which time those more with prior encaustic experience can choose to work independently

Encaustic Image Transfer and Gold Leaf concentrates on transferring and layering personal imagery onto/into the wax. This class includes techniques on working with involve imitation gold leaf, carbon paper, and graphite transferring. A copy machine will be available to assist with your projects. Encaustic waxes and equipment are included.

Independent Studio and Medium Making.  Forthose who already have experience with encaustic and wish to work independently for the most part. There will be technical instruction on an as needed basis.  During this time I will demonstrate the making of wax medium which will be available for purchase at the end of the day.

Mini Workshops provide information on a particular technique(s) or can be formatted as an overview of encaustic. These sessions are ideal for the artist who wishes to learn more about encaustic in a one-on-one type atmosphere.  Most of the materials and equipment are provide.  They are scheduled on an as needed basis.  Please see the subheading below: Mini Workshops below

Open Studio: Encaustic artists may work unassisted on small works, any day of the week based on studio reservations. This Open Studio is available for artists who have worked with encaustic but do not have the space or the equipment in their own shops.  See below for details.  Deadline: Ongoing

Workshops run from 10am – 5pm.  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.  A microwave and refrigerator are available for your use.

EAST COAST WORKSHOPS:

ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOP
Encaustic Techniques

Instructor: Michelle Marcuse
Class Level: All Levels
Location: The Crane Building B-05

Date: Feb 21, 2009
Time: from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Member – $225.00 Non-Member – $265.00
Fees include most supplies
Class Size: 4–7

Class fee includes the use of waxes, encaustic paints, heating tools and miscellaneous. A material list of what you can bring to class will be provided. On completion of a workshop, R&F Handmade Encaustic's offers a weeks purchase discount for any of their supplies.

This workshop will focus on the basic core of encaustic techniques and safety information. The medium is compatible with drawing, oil painting and sculpture. Learning will be hands-on with demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods. The techniques will include transparencies, gold leaf, sgraffito, texture and collaging with wax. No prior experience with encaustic is necessary.

MAIN LINE ART CENTER , HAVERFORD, PA

Image Layering, Transferring and Printing OnWax:
Semester: Fall 2008

Medium: Painting Class
Level: All Levels
Registration is through The Main Line Art Center Phone: 610.525.0272 http://www.mainlineart.org

Class Schedule: Start: Oct 24, 2008
End: Oct 26, 2008 Time:
Fridays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Notes: 3 day workshop; Member - $350.00 Non-Member - $400.00
Supply/Model Fee - $75.00

This workshop will focus on the printing and transferring of imagery into the skin of the wax. The basic core of encaustic techniques and safety information will be taught during the first half which will include translucencies, gold leaf, sgraffito and oil & wax. No prior experience with encaustic is necessary.

Registration Policies: Main Line Art Center accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Amex as payment. Enrollment is accepted only after FULL tuition is received. Please read the course descriptions carefully for exact course dates and times. The Art Center does not send registration confirmation. Students should expect registration acceptance unless otherwise notified.

MAIN LINE ART CENTER , HAVERFORD, PA

LOCATION:1400 N 4th Street studio.
Register early as class size is limited to 8.
Questions:  michellemarcuse@aol.com  215.235.3483 

Classes at the Main Line Art Center:

Encaustic Workshops
11 am-5 pm
$175 M/$195 NM, $20 SF per Workshop
Michelle Marcuse
Workshops take place at the instructor¹s studio in Philadelphia.
Register for all three and receive a $20 discount.

All Levels
Contemporary Techniques in Encaustic
Fri., April 25 (WPN-07)
Learn solvent-free approaches to working and painting safely with encaustic.
This medium is compatible with drawing, oil painting and sculpture. Learning
will be hands-on with demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary
methods. No prior experience in encaustic is necessary.

All Levels
Image Layering, Collage & Drawing in Wax
Sat., April 26 (WPN-08)
Discover the translucent and opaque nature of wax and its ability to show
depth. Techniques covered will include collage, image layering, combining
oil and wax, glazing, scraping and scribing and various ways of drawing in
wax. 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.

Intm/Adv
Encaustic Image Transfer and Gold Leaf
Sun., April 27 (WPN-09)
Begin with the Encaustic Basics and move on to concentrate on transferring
and layering personal imagery onto/into the wax. Imitation gold leaf, carbon
paper, and graphite transferring will be some of the techniques covered. A
copy machine will be available to assist with your projects. Encaustic waxes
and equipment are included. Not for beginners. Class requirement:
completing one other class in encaustic.

1400 N 4TH ST STUDIO CLASSES  Scheduling of these classes is on an as needed basis.

Class Size             ......      3 Days                                                      4 Days

2 people                 .....   $750 each                             .......         .$850 each

3 - 4 participant    .....   $500 each                                      ........$625 each

5 - 8 participants   .....   $400 each                                    .......  $500 each

•Length: 10am – 5pm with an optional 1 hour lunch break
•Supplies: provided (unless otherwise stated).  Materials and equipment are for class use only.

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS: $190 includes supplies & equipment.  Class size: 4 – 8 people

Classes begin with Encaustic Basics which includes information on how to safely work
with this medium. Those with prior working knowledge of encaustic may choose to use
this time to work independently. After the ground work has been completed, the class
continues in its chosen technical focus.

•Prior to class, a materials list is available with both necessary and optional items to bring.
•A one week R&F purchase discount will be available upon completion of any workshop.

MINI WORKSHOPS

These sessions are for one or two.  Most of the materials and equipment are provided. 
You will need to bring panels to paint on plus brushes.  Mini Workshops are available
on an ongoing basis by appointment only.  Paints & equipment included during class time.


Class Size:                  4 hours                             6 hours

1 person                       $240                                  $320                                     

2 people                        $420                                 $550

OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM

Encaustic artists may work unassisted on small works, any day of the week based on
studio reservations.  I will offer a short orientation to the studio.  Waxes, paints and
heating equipment are included in the $40/hr fee for one person, $25/hr fee for 2 or more. 
You will need to provide your own painting panels/supports and brushes.  It is required that
you return the workstation to its original order.   This Open Studio is available for artists
who have worked with encaustic but do not have the space or the equipment in their own shops. 
Deadline: Ongoing

SAN DIEGO
Two classes at the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
For details call them at (858) 454-5872 or go to their website: www.ljathenaeum.org/ -

August 10th - 13th
Contemporary Techniques in Encaustic
Participating artists will learn contemporary, solvent-free approaches to painting and working with wax. Learning will be primarily hands-on. There will be ample demonstrations covering traditional and current techniques of painting and how this may interact with collage, image transfer, monoprinting and casting. No prior experience is necessary.
August 14th - 17th
Assemblage & Collage with Encaustic
focuses on the adhesive and structural nature of wax. Encaustic waxes can be used to integrate different materials, both two and three dimensional. Its structural properties also allow the wax itself to be cast, carved, textured, built up in relief and modeled. Some of the basics will be taught again in this class on the first morning. Those participants that have already done the Contemporary Techniques workshop can take this time to work independently if they wish or review the demonstrations.

Last year both classes filled up soon after registration opened. Perhaps call them to find out when they will be signing people up. When a workshop fills, a waiting list is created and sometimes openings do become available. The phone # of The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library is 858-454-5872

IN LOS ANGELES
For more info: Michelle Marcuse (215) 235-3483 or email michellemarcuse@aol.com

August 19 th – August 21st
Image Layering and Transferring
will 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.

Below are the various techniques that will be covered in these three workshops. The parts in bold lettering will be the focus of this class.


• safe working practices • archival considerations • preparing supports and grounds, 
 • fusing as a painting tool • line, edge and stencil • collaging fiber / paper, mixed media
 • texture • oil paint, encaustic and sgraffito • monoprinting • image transfer •applying gold leaf

Since this will take place in a private studio in Sherman Oaks, the class size will be limited.

Class size: 5 - 7 people

Cost: $570

Supply fee: $25 per day ($75 total). Supplies are for use in class time only.

Length: 12pm – 6pm (includes optional 1 hour break)

Location: at a private studio in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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