January 31, 2015 Encaustic Workshop, Richmond, VA

FULL as of 1/2/15

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic; ideal for beginners.

All Levels

Encaustic is a luminous medium that is made up of molten beeswax, pigment and resin. Techniques of melting and fusing the wax, making clean lines and edges, and methods of texture, and collage will be demonstrated and discussed. Encaustic is ideal for working abstractly or in a more representational style. A small wooden panel (4x5”) for each of the techniques demonstrated will be provided. Bring an optional 9x12 inch board for larger work. Equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools are supplied

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org

Jan 17 Encaustic Workshop, Lorton, VA

FULL as of 1/10

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & AdultsThis workshop is for artists who are new to encaustic or have had some experience. Encaustic is a luminous medium that is made up of molten beeswax, pigment and dammar resin. Once an ancient process, it is now updated with new tools and equipment. The process produces impressive results with luminous and jewel- like surfaces and textures. We will explore melting and fusing, line and edge, working with paper, and texture. The participant will be supplied with a small piece of board (4x6”) for each technique on which to practice. The equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools will be supplied.(Meets in W-7, 711)

https://reservations.workhousearts.org/SelectDate.aspx

9601 Ox Road
Lorton, VA 22079
703-584-2900 

(11am-5pm)
Tuition: 135
Materials fee of $35 payable to the instructor

Jan 7: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, - February 11, 2015 at The Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA

FULL as of Dec 15

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic in a supportive, experimental, and fun atmosphere.

All Levels

Encaustic is a once ancient, luminous medium that is made of molten beeswax, pigment and resin. It can be smooth & shiny and textured & three-dimensional all on the same painting; ideal for working abstractly or in a representational style. Explore melting and fusing, line and edge, collage and texture. A small piece of board (4x5") on which to practice each technique demonstrated will be provided. Bring additional wood panels up to 9x12". The equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools will be provided. No encaustic experience necessary. For experienced students this is an opportunity to review processes, delve into an idea more deeply or try something new.

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org

Tuesday Eves Jan 6: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, January 6, 2015 - February 10, 2015

FULL

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic in a supportive, experimental, and fun atmosphere.

All Levels

Encaustic is a once ancient, luminous medium that is made of molten beeswax, pigment and resin. It can be smooth & shiny and textured & three-dimensional all on the same painting; ideal for working abstractly or in a representational style. Explore melting and fusing, line and edge, collage and texture. A small piece of board (4x5") on which to practice each technique demonstrated will be provided. Bring additional wood panels up to 9x12". The equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools will be provided. No encaustic experience necessary. For experienced students this is an opportunity to review processes, delve into an idea more deeply or try something new.

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org

December 13 Encaustic Workshop at the Visual Arts Center, Richmond VA

Complete

1030am -4pm

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic; ideal for beginners.All Levels
Encaustic is a luminous medium that is made up of molten beeswax, pigment and resin. Techniques of melting and fusing the wax, making clean lines and edges, and methods of texture, and collage will be demonstrated and discussed. Encaustic is ideal for working abstractly or in a more representational style. A small wooden panel (4x5”) for each of the techniques demonstrated will be provided. Bring an optional 9x12 inch board for larger work. Equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools are supplied.

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org

December 3 at the Visual Arts Center in Richmond, VA Wednesday afternoons 1-330pm

complete

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic in an experimental, fun atmosphere.

Beginner to advanced

Encaustic is a luminous medium that is made up of molten beeswax, pigment and resin. It can be smooth & shiny and textured & three-dimensional all on the same painting. Explore melting and fusing the wax, making clean lines and edges, texture, and collage. Encaustic is ideal for working abstractly or in a representational style. A small wooden panel (4x5”) for each of the techniques demonstrated will be provided. Bring additional wood panels up to “9x12”. The instructor will provide equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools.

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org

December 2 Encaustic Painting at the Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA 4 Tuesday eves 6-830pm

Full

Experience the process of working with the solvent-free, luminous colors of encaustic in an experimental, fun atmosphere.

Beginner to advanced

Encaustic is a luminous medium that is made up of molten beeswax, pigment and resin. It can be smooth & shiny and textured & three-dimensional all on the same painting. Explore melting and fusing the wax, making clean lines and edges, texture, and collage. Encaustic is ideal for working abstractly or in a representational style. A small wooden panel (4x5”) for each of the techniques demonstrated will be provided. Bring additional wood panels up to “9x12”. The instructor will provide equipment, paint, medium, brushes and tools.

Visual Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
www.visarts.org

Nov 22 Saturday Encaustic & Photos at The Visual Arts Center in Richmond, VA

complete


Combine your photography with the translucent character of encaustic paint.
Intermediate to advanced

Learn to incorporate your images and encaustic onto a panel as collage or by attaching the image directly onto a panel as a basis for further work. Emphasis is given to choosing the right image for this process, along with layering, and surface embellishments only possible with encaustic. 

Member Price: $90.00 / $105.00

Visual Art Center

1812 West Main Street

Richmond, VA 23220

804-353-0094

www.visarts.org