Waxing Poetic: Introduction to Encaustic & Collage- June 14
June 14 (1 day)
Course Summary
This workshop is suitable for new or experienced encaustic artists.
In this one-day workshop you’ll learn encaustic basics, building depth, texture, and three-dimensionality in paintings that shine with magical luminosity. Explore collage, colouring, carving, layering, and texturing your encaustic surface with a variety of pigmented oil, wax, and pastel treatments.
Learn encaustic fundamentals: studio set up, safety, tools, techniques, materials and more. Delight in experimenting with a tantalizing array of materials and tools to express your inner artist in this fun and supportive environment. Students will complete two 8” x 10” paintings and sample boards. All tools and materials provided, except boards.
NOTE: Returning encaustic students can register in this class to work independently and receive one-on-one instruction on new techniques.
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.
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
*Students are required to bring two to three 8 x 10” (or 8 x 8”) wooden panels, or these can be purchased 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.
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.
