Join Mary Milelzcik at Volcano Art Centerʻs Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturday, OCTOBER 5, 2024 from 10am – 2:30pm for a PHOTO ENCAUSTICS WORKSHOP.
Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pigment, which is applied to a solid absorbent surface. Each time a new layer is applied, it must be fused. The layers can be enhanced by adding fine art papers, carving with tools or drawing with pigment, oil sticks, and transferred images.
This is a hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn safe studio practices, encaustic painting basics, and various photo and collage encaustic techniques. Two wood panels, encaustic medium and gesso, an array of R & F encaustic paints, handmade Asian papers, an assortment of mark-making tools and brushes, fibers, and other materials will be provided for students to incorporate into their paintings.
Participants should bring a selection of small B & W or color LASER printouts on cheap copy paper (Under 12” x 12”). An assortment of laser prints will be provided for those who are unable to get copies made. (I usually print mine at Office Max in Hilo). You can also bring INKJET images printed on thin papers (to imbed in your pieces -not for transfer), along with other items you’d like to incorporate.
The class fee is $70/$65 for VAC members plus a $55 supply fee. To register, call Volcano Art Center at 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org. Space is limited. Please email the instructor in advance regarding special projects or any questions – artsasylum@gmail.com.
