GET WAXY

Spring 2013

dates coming soon!  (Friday - Sunday) 
located at Bauer Building in the Crossroads district
115 W. 18th St.

KCMO

Discover the infinite applications of this ancient art form for painting with pigmented wax. This intensive workshop offers a comprehensive approach for working both traditionally and experimentally with encaustic.

• Become proficient with the key elements of the medium; paint application, manipulation and fusing methods. 
• Work with a variety of techniques including layering, scraffito, scraping, texturing, stencils, pouring, dipping, collage, incorporating mixed media and found objects to define your unique style. 
• Work on various substrates (paper, board, fabric, etc) as you become adept in working with this versatile medium. 
• Encaustic formulas, color mixing, supports and grounds, studio safety and the use of various tools will also be covered.

Personalized instruction, encaustic tools and equipment are included in the workshop fees.

$375

This workshop is an excellent opportunity to discover new techniques and applications with wax. Artists working in most any medium (drawing, painting, mixed media, fiber, clay, sculpture, etc) benefit from the exploratory, hands-on nature of this workshop. Beginning participants as well as those who have experience working in the medium, gain skills and techniques from the personalized instruction.

         

WORKSHOP SYLLABUS

10am - 6pm Friday - Saturday
10am - 4pm Sunday

Day 1


Discussion safety measures


Discussion and demonstration of encaustic application & fusing

Historical uses of encaustic

Discussion of supports, grounds & panel prep

Images/work samples from

workshop participants


Demo: layering

Individual work time

Day 2


Demo: scraping, scraffito, stencils


Demo: adhering collage materials with wax

Contemporary artists work in encaustic

Encaustic formulas and color mixing

Demo: mixed media with encaustic

Individual work time

Day 3


Demo: pouring, dipping, texturing

Demo: using wax in 3-D assemblage and with found objects

Individual work time

Group show and tell

Group clean up

Please note, this schedule is flexible to meet the needs of the participants; some material may be covered on a different day than specified.

            

REGISTRATION

Workshops are limited to 10 students and fill up in advance, so early registration is strongly recommended. Students are registered in the order that their applications are received. You may register by phone or email.

Deadline to register: dates coming soon

Get Waxy registration
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This is a fill-able PDF form. Just download, fill in your info, save as "your name" and email to cheryl@cheryltoh.com (you may have to log in to Acrobat.com to download the file.)

(If you would prefer a word document, please email request.)

OR

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader here (Reader will only download the form to print out and fill in by hand. You must have Adobe Acrobat 5 or later for fillable forms.)

     

FEES & PAYMENT

$375   workshop fee includes: personalized instruction, encaustic medium, paint, other materials, basic encaustic tools and equipment.

Visa, MasterCard and checks accepted. Please call 206.660.6921 to make payment arrangements.

Payment plans are available; the balance payment is due one month before the workshop start date. Please email cheryl@cheryltoh.com for more information regarding payment plan policies.

CONFIRMATION

Once the class is fully enrolled, you will receive a confirmation packet via email (a minimum of 2 weeks prior to workshop start date) which will include suggested materials list.

                

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

If we must cancel the workshop due to under enrollment, you will be notified no later than two weeks before the workshop begins. In this case, the workshop fees will be returned to you in full.

If you must withdraw from a workshop and you give us a minimum of one month’s notice via email, we will retain a $25 cancellation fee and refund the remainder to you.

If you must withdraw from a workshop and you give us a minimum of three weeks notice via email AND we are ABLE to fill your spot, we will retain a $75 cancellation/administrative fee and refund the remainder to you.

If you must withdraw from a workshop and you give us a minimum of three weeks notice via email AND we are UNABLE to fill your spot, we will retain a $150 cancellation fee and refund the remainder to you.

Refunds are not available within two weeks of the workshop start date. A workshop credit of $175 may be available and will be determined individually. (Under special circumstances, a class credit may be offered at the instructor's discretion.)

Please note, the instructor does not assume any responsibility for nonrefundable travel expenses.

                      

FAQs

What experience do I need? All levels are welcome! Beginners learn all the basics of encaustic painting. Those more experienced with encaustic, focus on refining their techniques and work on projects that will that open up the creative flow.

What supplies are included? All basic supplies are included: wax paint and medium; brushes, scraping, scratching and scribing tools; stencil materials, fabric scraps, thread/string, paper, hot palettes, heat guns, torch; general studio supplies and mixed media supplies. Please note, two wood panels will be supplied for practicing techniques; you may wish to bring along additional panels or substrates to work on in class (see below for additional info).

What do I bring? A sense of adventure and willingness to experiment!

A sketch book or notebook (for taking notes) and additional substrates are strongly suggested. Images or samples of your current work.

A supply list will be provided. You may wish to bring along collage elements (b&w photo copies of photos, text, natural fabrics, etc.), 2 & 3-D items, string/thread/yarn (no synthetics), sewing/knitting/crochet needles, or projects in progress. Any tools or materials you want to experiment with during the workshop.

What are recommended substrates/supports?

Encaustic paint is best used on a rigid surface that is absorbent and heat resistant.

Wood panels are great as a substrate. A lightweight panel can be made from 1/4” luan plywood braced with a wooden frame on the back. Heavier and sturdier panels are made from 3/4” plywood.

Unsupported, stretched canvas is not recommended - unless used as wall hangings - due to the flexible nature of canvas. Encaustic on canvas can crack depending on the thickness of the paint and is effected by changes of temperature and humidity.

2-Dimentional: (up to 12" x 12" is a good size for class)

braced luan or 1/4” plywood

plywood (1/2 -3/4” ply is good for practice boards)

pre-made panels (American Easel, Ampersand Clay Board, etc)

any rigid, absorbent and heat resistant material

Also consider:

Heavy watercolor or printmaking paper

museum board

natural fabrics

3-Dimensional:

unglazed ceramics

plaster

wood

sculpture

any rigid, porous and heat resistant material

More info about the Bauer Building here