Encaustic Collage
with Betsy Schairer
Beginners are welcome in this introductory class where we learn hands on about creating with the
fascinating medium of encaustic beeswax.
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Saturday February 8th 10:00am - 4:00pm
$200 + $40 material fee
(Material fee payable in cash or check to instructor at start of your workshop)
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Encaustic Artist Betsy Schairer
Supplies are provided with your material fee
What you'll get from your workshop with Betsy
With your $40 material fee, Betsy will provide all the materials you'll need for this workshop.
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Let's expand our collage skills using the fascinating medium of encaustic beeswax. This is a heat based process so prepare to explore the exciting world of using a hot plate as a palette to blend melting pigmented waxes, heat guns and even fire with butane torches! We will be layering thin cloth and natural collage papers between luminous semi-translucent layers of beeswax medium. The layering capabilities of this 2,000 year old medium are truly special and continue to capture the hearts and minds of artists today. Beginners are welcome in this introductory class as we will cover the basics of using encaustics, but returning students are also welcome to continue their practice!
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Learning Outcomes & Activities:
Demo & Presentation on the materials used in Encaustics
Panel prep
Material choices
Composition
Applying wax – Temperatures and Brush technique
Fusing
Proper layering technique
Burnishing
Surface techniques: Carving, Dusting, Drawing with wax stylus
Brush care
Packaging work
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Black Barn has a refrigerator & microwave. Students are encouraged to bring their lunch, snacks, and beverages for the day. Black Barn is also close to Kingston Safeway if students wish to run out and grab a sandwich.
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Studio doors open 30 minutes before the start of the workshop.
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Black Barn is located at 28015 Hansville Rd NE, Kingston WA.
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One of Betsy's encaustic students showing off their creation during a work session at Black Barn Fine Art Studio in Kingston. Usage of all materials and tools, and heating devices are provided with your material fee.
Betsy Schairer is a Pacific Northwest artist and craftsperson based in Poulsbo, Washington. She studied Fiber Arts and Art Education at Western Washington University. Her work focuses on personal narrative using illustrative layered mixed media processes that often incorporate vintage textiles and ephemera. Her work is candid, expressive, and instinctive using vibrant colors and bold patterning.
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