2 Day Photo-Encaustic
Workshop

Instructor: Sarah Rehmer

9:30 am to 4 pm

In this workshop we will explore a variety of techniques to combine elements of photography with encaustic painting. We will look at printing photos on a variety of papers- such as fine art paper and rice papers, as well as found papers- and printing techniques, which will allow us to both embed and transfer images to the surface of the wax.  We will also cover basic fusing techniques with a variety of heat sources and discuss presentation options for finished works. All levels are welcome to join and all materials are included in the registration fee.

Sarah's work can be seen at  www.anthemsofempty.com

$220M/$240NM (1 spot open as of 5/11/12)

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Supply list here

Introduction to Oils
1 Day Workshop
• new immersion series •

Instructor: Jacque France

9:30 am to 4 pm

Fully immerse yourself in the basics of oil painting...everything is supplied, paints,  brushes, canvas, easels, and accessories...all you have to bring is your enthusiasm!

Learn how to begin a painting from pallet organization to your first strokes on the canvas. Instructions will cover elements of composition, color, color mixing, value, and paint application. Come prepared to have fun!

Jacque's work can be seen at www.jacquefrance.com

$100M/$110 NM

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Creative Prayer Flags
Instructor:
Laura Lein-Svencner

9:30 am to 4 pm

Prayer Flags dating back thousands of years ago, to pre Buddhist Tibet. The use of primary colors on plain cloth were used in healing ceremonies, with corresponded to a different primary element-earth, water, fire, air and space.  In this workshop, we will be using a variety of mediums and techniques on 4 prayer flag made from sheeting material. All prayer flags will be prepared to final size of 6 x 10 with fold over stitched sleeve for hanging.  The challenge of the Creative Process along with the harmony of mixed Media such as printing; collaging and a bit of hand stitching will be offered in this 1 day workshop. No experience is necessary.  Each Student will be ask to donate on one completed prayer flag to the Project Prayer Flag Exhibition held at LaGrange Art League, August 2012.  Come learn how and let your spirits fly in the wind.

All supplies will be included, wear comfortable clothes, and bring a sack lunch, something to drink and a perishable item for the local food pantry which the Instructor will collect at the beginning of the workshop.

Laura's work can be seen at www.lauralein-svencner.com

$105M/$115 NM

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Short Supply list here

2 Day Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
Instructor:
Jacque France

9:30 am to 4 pm

Whether painting it or teaching it, landscape painting is Jacque’s passion. She paints outside throughout the year whenever

possible and when it’s not possible you’ll find her absorbed in a book about landscape painting or landscape artists.

Summer usually includes a trip to Italy where she and her husband have attended a landscape-painting workshop for the past twelve years. Painting locations and workshops in Arizona, California, New England, France and Scotland have helped develop her craft and unique style.

The emphasis of the workshop will be on atmospheric perspective, composition, value, contrast and color. We will discuss how to organize and set up for plein air painting and will include demonstrations by the instructor. Experience the joy of painting the landscape you see in front of you- rather than from a photo and the true meaning of painting the light. A critique of the days work will end each painting day. Painting locations will be announced closer to the workshop dates.

Jacque's work can be seen at www.jacquefrance.com

$155M/$170 NM

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Short Supply list here

1 Day Intro To Watercolor Painting Workshop
• new immersion series •

Instructor: Carmelo Schifano

9:30 am to 4 pm

Feel you may be a beginner, intermediate or advanced in watercolors? Want to explore water coloring a bit further?

Join me on my one day workshop, where you will complete at least two works of art by your own hand. Have fun and eliminate your fears the “Terry Madden” way. Anyone can do it! Create a colorful suggestive and loose painting. No experience is needed with this step-by-step approach. You will be given 2 patterns to trace directly to your paper. Our focus in this class is to have fun creating and exploring the use of brush strokes and color.

Supplies for the day long project will be here waiting for you and see what you create. All we ask is would help us and bring a roll of paper towels. So, Leave your fear at home and come have fun being loose or tight in the challenges of creating watercolor paintings.

All supplies are included in the workshop fee, so all you need to bring is yourself and a roll of paper towel

$95M/$105 NM

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Sunday, August 5th 2012
Japanese Papermaking Workshop

Instructor: Joanne Laudolff

9:30 am to 4 pm

Inclusions such as dried flowers and organic material can be added to the pulp to make interesting and unique

papers. Dyed pulp will be used as well. Bring some of your own favorite dried materials to make your own special papers. No art background is necessary. All materials are included with the registration fee except optional dried plant materials you may want to include.

$95M/$105 NM

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Friday August. 24th to Sunday August. 26th, 2012
Oil & Cold Wax Level II Workshop

Instructor: Dianne Martia

9:30 am to 4 pm

View instructor work at www.diannemartia.com

$250M/$280 NM

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Saturday Sept. 8th & Sunday Set. 9th, 2012
Creative Color: Colored Pencil Workshop

Instructor: Nina Weiss

9:30 am to 4 pm

Nina's work can be seen at www.ninaweiss.com

$160M/$180 NM

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Silkscreen & Encaustic Workshop
Instructor: Jeff Hirst

9:30 am to 4 pm

Screen printing onto/ into Encaustic Paint explores the unique process of screen printing oil paint and pigment sticks into/ onto encaustic surfaces.

I use a simplified approach towards screen printing that makes this process easy to grasp and unites graphic print elements with painting surfaces and motifs. The demonstration will exhibit multiple print applications/ runs as well as single monoprint ideas and is designed for intermediate to advanced level encaustic practitioners.

All materials and supplies are included in the price of the workshop. Please see the supply list for some basic items to bring.

Read more about Jeff’s work and process in an interview with
Laura Moriarty, Gallery Direction, R&F Handmade Paints here

Jeff's work can be seen at www.jeffreyhirst.com

$275M/$295 NM

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Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2012

Botanical Printing & Collage Workshop
Instructor: Joanne Laudolff

9:30 am to 4 pm

$90M/$100 NM

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Thursday Nov. 8th to Sunday, Nov. 11th, 2012

R&F Handmade Paints 4 Day Encaustic Workshop

Instructor: Sarah Rehmer

10 am to 5 pm

with backgrounds in almost any medium will find these workshops are an exciting opportunity to expand their visual vocabulary with wax. Some

who attend have little familiarity with encaustic, others have experience working in the medium, but seek to refine their technique. The dynamic

created by this diverse mix of artists adds to the learning experience and to the discovery of new techniques and applications. The use of all paints

and equipment is included in the cost of the classes. ∞ $675

WHAT IS COVERED

∞ Discussion of basic materials and formulas used in encaustic;

∞ Discussion of safety procedures;

∞ Preparation of supports and grounds;

∞ Digital presentation of historical and contemporary work in encaustic;

∞ Demonstrations on tools and techniques for fusing, transparencies and

glazes, layering and scraping/scribing, building up of texture, line and

edge, collage, assemblage, casting, carving, and working 3-Dimensionally,

monotype, image transfer, combining oil and encaustic, dipping, and much

more...

TO REGISTER: call 1-800-206-8088 or www.rfpaints.com

Friday November. 16th to Sunday November. 18th, 2012
Oil & Cold Wax 3 Day Workshop

Instructor: Dianne Martia

9:30 am to 4 pm

View instructor work at www.diannemartia.com

$275/$295 NM

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