WORKSHOP INFO
New Workshop
Sunday October 17, 2010 at Elaine Fleck Gallery
Description of workshop sessions
- Small groups (no larger than 4 in the multi day sessions) so everyone gets individual attention.
- All encaustic materials (ie. paints and medium) are supplied.
- All encaustic tools and equipment are supplied.
- Encaustic materials and equipment available for purchase during the workshop period.
- Lunch provided
- Slides and examples of encaustic works and discussion period introduces many inspirational ideas for the beginning encaustic painter.
What you can expect:
- A solid working knowlege of the unique techniques of layering, image transfer, mixed media and texturing inherent with encaustic painting.
- How to set up a safe and healthy studio for encaustics, how to work safely with encaustics.
- At least 5 finished works.
You are required to bring supports adequate for encaustics such as:
- wood panels or blocks (eg. birch veneer panel)
- untempered masonite
- raw canvas, handmade paper, 300lb. watercolour paper, rice paper, natural fibers or cloth, string, cheesecloth, door skin (luan) plaster, unglazed ceramic (eg. tiles or even sculpture pieces)
- graphite drawings, photographs and/or xeroxed images
- any material that is natural (ie. not synthetic), any support with an absorbant surface (clayboard and boards prepped for egg tempera also work)
NO SUPPORT TO BE LARGER THAN 11 X 14, PLEASE
Private Workshops on request
I Day Private Workshops 9 am - 5 pm
$200 per day
An in-depth, individualized 1 day workshop is available by arrangement for those who cannot fit a longer session into their schedule. We can focus on specific areas of interest to you, technically assist you with your encaustic project and enable you to begin to integrate encaustic methods into your own studio. Although these can be used as introduction to encaustic painting, please note that you will be receiving a highly concentrated amount of new information in a short period of time. It is recommended that you take the Mini Workshop to orient yourself to the basics.
All workshop prices enclude the encaustic materials you will be using during the workshop as well as the use of encaustic tools. Lunch is provided during the 3 day workshop, light refreshments will be provided for the mini workshops. When you sign up for a workshop, we will send a list of suggested painting surfaces for you to use as well as other materials you can "play" with.
All workshops require a 30% deposit one week before the date, refundable up to 24 hours before the workshop begins.
Information on Booking Courses
A deposit of 30% is required at the time of registration. If Fluid Studio and Gallery must cancel, you will be notified 3 weeks in advance of the workshop dates. In this event, your deposit will be refunded in full or you will have the opportunity of transfering it to another workshop session. If you must withdraw and give us a minimum of 3 weeks notice, your deposit will be refunded in full or you can transfer it to another session. If you must withdraw after the 3 weeks deadline and payment of the balance, and we are unable to replace you, Fluid Studio & Gallery will retain the full amount of the workshop fee. If we can replace you, Fluid Gallery will refund all but $25 processing fee. Fluid Gallery does not assume any responsibility for nonrefundable travel and lodging expenses. It is recommended that you wait until the class is confirmed to make these arrangements or ensure refundability.
Payment can be made in advance to the address below by cheque or money order. Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is also acceptable. Call us directly with credit card information or open and print out the .pdf booking form. Do not send credit card numbers by email.
Educational Qualifications
Post-graduate diploma in Art Education Qualified Encaustic instructor for R&F Handmade Paints Encaustic Instructor for Haliburton School of the Arts Susan has taught Encaustic courses since 1999 in Haliburton and has also conducted private workshops in Sarnia, Brampton and Peterborough. She has also taught various art classes in painting and sculpture in Alberta and Ontario, notably through the Grand Prairie Regional College, Grand Prairie and Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough. Currently also teaches introductory watercolour at Class Connections, Peterborough.