Class Name: Encaustics Basics; Safety, Fusing, Paints and Brushes
Description:
In this introductory class we begin with safety, the most
important component in learning encaustics. We address ventilation,
proper working temperatures, hand safety, how to avoid burns, proper use
of equipment and the many ways to work and be safe.
You will learn to fuse encaustic layers, using the
state-of-the-art Iwatani torch head. With this torch, you can vary your
flame from bravado to delicate. It is the only fusing tool you will
need. We will show you many different ways to apply paint, teach you all
about brushes, color and color mixing, how to deal with edges, and
focus on how to achieve a smooth surface. You will also experiment with
how the paint looks at full strength versus glazing. All materials are
included.
Prerequisite: None
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage
Description:
In this class you will explore collage, texture, and
line-and-edge. You will learn several ways to achieve a textured surface
and continue to refine your technique of achieving a smooth glass like
surface. We will demonstrate how easy it is to collage papers, string
and fiber onto a panel. You will be amazed at how you can reactivate the
surface of a collage and reposition your elements at any time, until
you are satisfied with your composition, something you cannot do with
glue. In our line-and-edge segment we will teach incising and filling,
making straight lines on top of the surface, working with stencils, and
drawing directly on top of the wax with a variety of tools. All
materials included.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4, except Jan 15th which is 8:30-2:30
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders
Description:
Wax is the perfect ground to receive imagery from photo
transfers using toner-based imagery on regular paper, and professional
baker's parchment paper. We will teach several techniques for
transferring imagery onto your work. You will learn several types of
metallic leafing techniques, from the humble joss paper to metallic leaf
and foils. We show you how to transfer carbon paper and carbon based
pencils, graphite and charcoal onto the surface. Using oil sticks we
will show you how to add fine lines of color on top of, or beneath the
surface. You will also experiment with alcohol inks; how they can
enhance the surface or add interest and impact beneath the surface. And
last but not least, you can
bling your surface with the iridescent magic of mica-based powder. All materials included.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Encaustic + Paper
Description:
In this popular two day class, based on our DVD of the same
title, we warm up by making large sumi-e ink paintings. We demonstrate
numerous techniques for working with paper, including collage,
transfers, inks, pigment and much more. We provide a sewing machine, for
those who like to sew. We address a number of ways in which you can
mount works on paper. You will leave class with a completed sample book
of the days work.
Prerequisite: None
Price: $295.00 (includes $25.00 materials fee)
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Encaustic + Paper Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Encaustic + Paper
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the
Encaustic + Paper class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Advanced Teaching Encaustic with Laura Moriarty
This 4-day workshop is being administered by R&F
Handmade Paints. Please contact R&F at 845-331-3112 for more
information or to register via R&F:
R&F Registration
Description:
An intensive 4-day training seminar for painters who are
interested in learning how to teach encaustic painting as an independent
artist, or for educators who want to introduce the method to their
students. Led by R&F's workshop director,
Laura Moriarty. Class size is limited to 6 participants.
Prerequisite: All participants must be experienced with encaustic painting techniques.
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Excavating Encaustic with guest artist Laura Moriarty
Description:
This two day workshop is all about exploring wax, color, and
the way the two respond to the environment. Using the studio at Wax
Works West as an experimental laboratory, we will push paint past it's
comfortable, flat boundary, to discover what is buried within the
painting. Rather than working toward finished pieces, we will create a
series of artifacts, specimens and curiosities made entirely from
pouring, piling, folding, flipping and scraping paint. Projects include
using transfer techniques to make graphic 'geodes', pouring mixed
colors, refined scraping and fusing pieces together. We will be working
at a fast pace, so a little familiarity with basic encaustic working
methods will be helpful.
Caution: raucous laughter may erupt in this class!
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $270.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Excavating Encaustic Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Excavating Encaustic
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the Excavating Encaustic class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Making Faces with guest artist Charlie Levin
Description:
Don't let the title scare you off! Dating back to the Fayum
portraits, faces have looked out at us from the wax. As elemental as
our bodies, wax offers translucency and texture that can bring a
particular presence to portraiture. Painting with wax, however, poses a
variety of challenges, how to work up subtle shading, paint fine
details, keep the texture and details where you want them and preventing
it from going all "cattywampus" when fusing.
In this two day class, you will learn and practice a variety
of techniques to control the wax and paint details, build subtle
renderings of skin-like textures and shading, and talk about color. We
will employ different fusing techniques, scraping, carving, sculpting,
drawing, printing and layering to render faces in ways you can apply to
your particular style of painting. All materials included.
If you've never painted a "face" not to worry! Students
can bury photographs in the wax and learn all of the techniques that
Charlie teaches without the intimidation of having to "draw" a nose or
lips!
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $270.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Perplexiglass, Making Painting Clear with guest artist Charlie Levin
Description:
The question always comes up, "can you paint encaustic on
plexiglass?" In this experimental workshop Charlie will show you her
technique of painting on plexiglass. All materials included.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Perplexiglass Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Perplexiglass, Making Painting Clear
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the Perplexiglass, Making Painting Clear class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Encaustic Monoprinting with Stencils with guest artist David A. Clark
Description:
Encaustic Monoprinting with Stencils is an exciting two day
introduction to the techniques involved in producing repeatable images
while printing with wax. The purpose of this class is to expose
participants to a wide variety of paints, papers, stencils and tools
connected to the mono-print process and to give students access to
varied printing techniques that will allow them to fine tune their
prints. Students first begin by learning the basics and variables of the
encaustic monotype: heat, paint, paper and pressure. They then progress
to layering color and pattern using different types of stencils and
masking in order to further refine their printed images. Students can
expect to create a wide variety of prints during this class encompassing
a varied range of technical and intuitive process. Come discover how
much fun monoprinting with wax can be.
Materials: All paints, papers and tools will be provided.
Students will be given an allotment of a variety of papers to work with,
and more paper will be available for purchase if you find that you are a
very fast printer. Students can also choose to bring some of their own
paper. Appropriate papers are Kitikata, Masa, Rives Lightweight and
Rives BFK, Johannot, Kozo, Sumi and Sumi-E papers work well when
printing with wax and printing with stencils. In general absorbent
papers work best, but great effects can be achieved with lighter weight
papers as well.
Also, students may bring any stencil materials they may
already have and would like to use. When working with wax, stencil
materials must be heat tolerant, so in general, premade stencils, unless
they are paper or heat tolerant plastic, will not work with this
process.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $295.00 (includes $25.00 materials fee)
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Encaustic Monoprinting Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Encaustic Monoprinting with Stencils
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the Encaustic Monoprinting class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Collage Intensive with Wendy Aikin
Description:
Almost anything is fair game in collage, and lucky
you-encaustic medium is the "glue" that will adhere most items to a
substrate. Wendy will teach you collage in a variety of ways, on the
panel and on the palette. She has developed a special technique for
collaging right on the palette. She will work with interesting papers
we've sourced from around the world, from thick to thin, natural
materials and fiber. She will demonstrate how to make materials lay flat
on the surface, with her special shimming techniques. There are only a
few rules to follow. All materials are included but be sure to bring
your own special (non-shiny) papers to experiment with.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Assemblage Intensive with Wendy Aikin
Description:
You are in for a treat in this intensive workshop! This
master of assemblage has a fascination with the Cabinet of Curiosities, a
wonderful sensibility and eye for placement. She will work with you on
how to adhere items to your substrate, when it is best to use wax and
when to use adhesives. She will have many suggestions on framework. She
can guide you about when planning is best, and when to use you
intuition. Encaustic supplies are provided. An assemblage materials
list will be provided after registration.
Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Assemblage Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Assemblage Intensive class. This is your day to work independently,
completing projects you started in class or experimenting with
techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction
during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and
supplies that were provided the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the Assemblage Intensive class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Encaustic + Pastels with Judy Stabile
Description:
In this class, Judy will take you on a magic journey by
transforming encaustic layers with pigment. She will show you how to
beautifully lay down color on the wax by using chalk pastels and
encaustic medium. She will demonstrate how easily and simply you can
control color and imagery. Pastels are a fabulous way to introduce
subtle color variations and texture into your work. We will use a
variety of media to introduce line work, including Stabilo pencils,
India ink, and Caran D'Ache. Judy is a master of the figurative, and is
equally comfortable with abstraction, both of which can be achieved
with this technique. This method is so much fun and instantaneous, that
you and will marvel at the results! We supply everything you need, but
feel free to bring your own pastels if you want to experiment with
different brands. All materials included.
Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Wax and the Altered Book with guest artist Jody Alexander
Description:
Give old discarded books new life by making them into works
of art. You will be shown numerous examples for inspiration, watch
instructor demonstrations and then will be given time to create your own
altered book. After having some time to play with books the
instructors will show you how to incorporate wax into your altered book
pieces to create an entirely new dimension! Book pages suddenly become
transparent, luminescent, and come alive!
Materials: Encaustic materials are included. Additional
materials to bring are: old books of no monetary or sentimental value
and materials you want to work with: pens, pencils, papers, threads,
found items, and your favorite tools. An Exacto knife would be useful.
Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Wax and the Altered Book Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Wax and the Altered Book
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the
Wax and the Altered Book class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Going Deep with guest artist Cathy Valentine
Description:
In this class we will be developing depth with layer upon
layer of medium that has been marked with India Ink. We will bury our
imagery, abandoning each drawing to the background in order to reveal
the new and unexpected. This process requires time, patience and the
ability to "let go" of what you may feel is a completed piece. The work
will help to develop spontaneity and comfort within your drawing
skills. Come willing to try something new. We will make our own drawing
tools so bring some interesting sticks if you like. All materials
included.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Experiments in Wax with guest artist Cathy Valentine
Description:
Coming Soon
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Experiments in Wax Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Experiments in Wax
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the
Experiments in Wax class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Moving the Work Forward, Critical Feedback with gallerist Miles Conrad of Conrad Wilde Gallery
Description:
This interactive session is designed to remove barriers,
identify next-steps, and empower artists to reach their full potential.
Learn the secrets of presenting your work to a gallery, developing
stronger marketing materials, and writing a more effective artist
statement. Participate in a group level critique of your work within the
context of a supportive, yet challenging community of peers.
This workshop is being administered by Conrad Wilde Gallery. Please contact them for information and registration. 520-622-8997
Prerequisite: none
Hours: to be announced
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Off the Wall: Encaustic in 3 Dimensions with guest artist Miles Conrad
Description:
Texture! One of the intrinsic qualities of the encaustic
medium is sparking exciting developments among artists of encaustic.
This hands-on workshop will cover the technical fundamentals for
creating innovative three-dimensional works made of encaustic and/or
incorporating mixed media and found objects.
Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Encaustic Casting with guest artist Miles Conrad
Description:
Utilize the power of multiples and repetition to make
contemporary sculpture using basic casting techniques! This one-day
workshop offers the hands-on skills necessary to cast simple forms in
encaustic using inexpensive, non-technical materials found at your local
hardware or hobby store. No previous casting or sculptural experience
is necessary. All materials included.
Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Encaustic Casting Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Encaustic Casting
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the
Encaustic Casting class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Boats: The Ultimate Mixed Media Container with Daniella Woolf
Description:
Before encaustic painting, the Greeks were making their
ships watertight by painting them with beeswax. They found that if they
added pigment, they could decorate their ships. As a metaphor for
transformation and journey, boats are superb. They are also a perfect
container for mixed media. They can launch all those odds and ends you
can't figure out what to do with, but don't want to throw away. Boats
will marry wonderfully with these precious bits and give them berth.
Encaustic medium is the perfect glue for mixed media. We will make
simple 3D boats and decorate them using many encaustic techniques taught
in our other classes, such as transfers, collage and metal leafing.
This is sure to be a mixed media extravaganza. All materials are
included but you may want to bring a variety of your papers, journals,
drawings or prints for boat construction.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: The Repeated Pattern with Judy Stabile
Description:
For those of you for who love pattern, this class is the
ticket! Judy will guide you through a host of exercises in which you
will achieve patterning on your waxy surfaces. You will be exploring
pattern with the use of stencils and stamps. All materials included.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: The Repeated Pattern Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
The Repeated Pattern
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the
The Repeated Pattern class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: The Embedded Image with Judy Stabile
Description:
Coming Soon
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Rust and Burn with Daniella Woolf
Description:
For those of you who love the look and color of rust, this
will make your heart sing. You will learn how to rust directly on the
encaustic panel, as well as on other surfaces. In this class, you will
learn layering techniques so that the rusted areas become embedded
features in your work. We will explore "controlled burning" with a
variety of tools on many surfaces, including burning directly on your
panel, on paper and on fabric. Bring some journals or other materials
you might want to flambe. Here is a chance to release your inner
pyromaniac! All materials are included but if you have rusty objects,
paper or thin, light colored fabric you can bring it to experiment on.
Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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Class Name: Rust and Burn Plus
Description:
This class is open to students that have registered for the
Rust and Burn
class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you
started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a
chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent
work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided
the day before.
Prerequisite: Registered for the
Rust and Burn class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see
schedule
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(note: please include your name and e-mail address for confirmation purposes!)
Studio Phone: 831-786-9120
Arrangements can be made for private
use of our studio. The daily rate is $225.00 per person with a minimum
of three people. E-mail waxworkswest @ gmail.com to make your
reservation.
Arrangements can be made for
private instructions with any one of the Wax Works West instructors.
The daily rate is $725.00. E-mail waxworkswest @ gmail.com to make your
reservation.
