Illuminated: Encaustic Paper Arts & Monoprinting - June 21
June 21 (1 day)
Course Summary
This workshop is suitable for new or experienced encaustic artists.
Explore the translucent beauty of wax-saturated rice papers. Learn to create one-of-a-kind prints using molten coloured waxes and oils on hot and cold printing plates. Explore enticing mark-making tools, stamps, materials, paints and resist techniques. You’ll bring home a variety of magnificent papers bound into a beautiful handmade encaustic book, mounted into paintings, integrated into a lantern, scroll, or luminescent hanging.
Learn encaustic studio set up, safety, tools, techniques, materials and more.
Students will complete a stack of encaustic monoprinted papers incorporated into their choice, or combination of, a handmade book, painting, lantern, scroll, or luminescent hanging.
Class size is limited to 8 students for personalized attention.
All supplies provided by instructor, with the exception of cradled wooden panels, to be provided by student or purchased for a nominal fee from instructor.
Light snacks and drinks provided.
Accessibility: Elevator available on weekdays 8 am to 3:30 pm. Weekend students are required to climb two flights of stairs. Please advise instructor if accessibility is a concern.
Iluminated: Encaustic Paper Arts & Monoprinting
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Includes Supplies
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- Supplies Value $30
Class Supplies and Details (Click to open)
Registration and Class Details:
Registration is confirmed with full payment. Please note fees are refundable up to one month before the class date, but are subject to a $35 CAD administration fee. Cancellations less than one month before class date are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled by a waitlisted student. Non-refundable cancellations by student will be credited and can be applied to another workshop or to purchase artwork.
Classes run 10 AM- 4PM. Class size is limited to 8 students, for personalized attention. A minimum of four students is required to run classes.
Supplies:
All tools and materials provided* except substrate boards.
Shary’s professional studio is fully equipped with all workshop supplies* including: encaustic medium, pigmented waxes, paints, inks, mixed media materials, inks, oil sticks, pastels, photographs, embellishments, tools, equipment, and more, as required.
Please note that encaustic waxes and pigments are costly, and are provided for students at excellent value. See art supply outlets for cost reference: https://opusartsupplies.com/search?q=encaustic+&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&type=product
*Wooden panels can be purchased in-class from instructor if desired.
Students are welcome to bring their favourite personal materials, tools, ephemera, apron, etc.
Location and Accessibility:
Location:
Studio 342-1000 Parker Street Studios
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Elevator available on weekdays 8 am to 3:30 pm. Weekend students are required to climb two flights of stairs.
Please advise instructor if accessibility is a concern.
