Encaustic Workshop

Event Description

Three Day workshop, take one, two, or all three days!

With Ellen Koment

Introduction to Encaustic, Fri Feb 3, 2012
We will cover basic techniques for beginners and for artists wanting to refresh their skills,
Including, Safety in the studio, Preparing surfaces: Making Paint or using commercial paint: transparency vs opacity Fusing the paint to create a smooth surface, Creating a Smooth or textured surface , Scraping and fusing Tools and Supplies

Encaustic, Dry Pigment and Texture, Sat Feb 4,2012
This workshop will introduce you to a variety of line and mark making techniques, including the use of dry pigment, incised line, pigment sticks, drawn line, painted line, and a variety of approaches to texture.

Watercolor and Wax Sun, Feb 5,2012
This is an entirely new idea. How to mix wax and watercolor, mostly on paper, to expand and explore the outer reaches of each medium. Some exciting effects can be achieved.