Exploring Encaustic: Stretching the Boundaries of Hot Wax: Their first Group Show of Encaustic Work!

Workshop Description

You will be guided through daily projects that include panel-based painting, encaustic works on paper, an encaustic-altered book that incorporates fiber as sculpture and/or texture, under-paintings that use watercolor and oil paints, paper-clay as a substrate or surface element, and wax castings that will be incorporated into panel work. This workshop is about tapping into the creative play that moves our work forward. You are encouraged to bring your unique voice to each project, utilizing the materials provided in new and inventive ways. Time will be provided for you to work on each of the class-based projects, and then focus on specific techniques. This workshop can awaken the creative senses, as you work with the alchemy and physicality that are inherent in the hot wax medium.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Their first Group Show of Encaustic Work!

On our last day together we held a group show!
Our venue was out doors at the Esalen Lodge, where we could welcome guests to come and view all of the work created during the workshop.
I guided an informal review of each body of work, giving time for talking about what worked well- and what challenged.
It is always exciting to see the culmination of work- the evolution of process and ideas.

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What Materials to Bring

1)wood panels 2-3, no larger then 12x12
2)Encaustic Paint, 3-4 colors of your personal choice
(I use R&F Handmade Paints- a link to their website is just below this in the Resource Listing)
3) note book or journal
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The following is optional:
1) hand-made and decorative papers
2) cloth fiber such as silks or light cottons
3) needles, threads, beads, etc.
4) water color paint & brushes
5) oil paint & brushes
6) an additional book to alter
7) pens, pencils, charcoal, pastels
8) pen and ink
9) your own natural bristle brushes to augment what is provided for use
10) tools that would be helpful such as ceramic pull-tools, ribs, incising tools, etc.
11) additional encaustic paint (adding to your 3-4 colors that are required)
12) ephermera that you'd like to work with

Enjoying the splendid enviroment of Esalen

Attending a workshop at Esalen is truly a unique experience, the natural serenity and beauty of the land create a calm that both relaxes and inspires creativity and personal growth. Finding balance from the intensive creativity that is much a part of the painting workshop, you will find relaxation and rejuvenation soaking in the hot mineral baths, walking or hiking the surrounding grounds, attending a yoga practice, or enjoying a world class massage that was uniquely developed at Esalen.
In addition, the FOOD! Meals are not only healthy and nourishing but wonderfully delicious. Snacks and warm tea are made available throughout the day.
This is truly a place to come and "let go".