Workshops

July 14-15, 2012
Beeswax Collage for the Mixed Media Artist

Instructor: Amber George

Learn how to use beeswax as a collage medium! Beeswax is a natural material that acts as a glue and preserver for all types of works on paper. Working on wood panels, students will be shown how to incorporate watercolor paintings, pastels, drawings and collage papers into new and exciting works of art. Using the unique properties of beeswax, students will work back into the new artwork with oil paint, pastels and oil pastels to create additional imagery and textures. 
Note: Beeswax is not compatible with acrylic paintings. More will be discussed about this in class.

Workshop details at this link

October 20-21, 2012
Clayprinting: Making Monoprints

Instructor: Martha Castillo

Make vibrant monotype prints using only potter’s clays and pure pigments! Learn the secrets of this unique and innovative monotype process; non-toxic, hand-tools only, no press required! No experience necessary. 

In this two day workshop, you will learn the basics of clayprinting, an innovative, new monotype technique. You will make your clay slab, build up images with layers of colored slips, and pull a number of prints. 

This art form is limited solely by your imagination: the design, colors, and possibilities are endless.

Workshop details at this link

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