Melting Pot Masterpieces: Encaustic Mixed Media
July 5- 8, 10 AM - 4 PM (4 day workshop)
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$675 CAD
Includes Supplies and Tax
Buy Now - Supplies Value $120
Course Summary
Discover exciting ways to create evocative mixed media collage and painted foundations for encaustic painting. In this four-day workshop, you’ll explore a variety of encaustic-compatible paints, inks, mixed media, and photo transfer materials that will make your work shine with magical depth and translucency. Try colouring, carving, and three-dimensionally texturing your encaustic surface with a variety of oil, wax, and chalk pigments as well as mastering tools, stamps, stencils, and myriad encaustic applications. Learn encaustic fundamentals: studio set up, safety, tools, techniques, materials, and more. Delight your inner artist in this fun and supportive environment. Suitable for new and experienced artists alike.
Students will complete five 8” x 10” paintings and several sample boards.
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.
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Registration and Class Details:
Registration will be confirmed with full payment. Please note fees are non-refundable, unless your spot can be filled by a waitlisted student. Cancellations by student will be credited and can be applied to another workshop or to purchase artwork. Classes 10 AM- 4PM. Class size is limited to 8 students for personalized attention. A minimum of four students is required to run classes.
Supplies:
Shary’s 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 very costly, and are offered to students at excellent value. See art supply outlets for reference:
https://opusartsupplies.com/search?q=encaustic+&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&type=product
*Students are required to bring 5 approx. 8 x 10” wooden panels or these can be purchased for a nominal fee from instructor. Detailed class and supplies information provided prior to workshop commencement. Students are welcome to bring their favourite personal materials, tools, ephemera, apron, etc. Light snacks and drinks provided.
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.
