Encaustic Workshop
Creating Patterns Encaustic Tjaps and Wood Blocks
Saturday, Nov. 8th, 11am-3pm
$145 + $20 materials fee
Studio 24, 940 Tyler St, Benicia, CA
To register: email visualsong12@gmail.com, Venmo: Angela-white-529
Level: All levels
Age minimum: 18+
Minimum 2 | Maximum 5
Encaustic, “to heat or burn in,” is an ancient painting technique dating back to the Greeks. Heat is used throughout the process to fuse layers of beeswax. Seductive and sensuous, the encaustic medium offers many levels of exploration for both seasoned artists and newcomers. This upcoming workshop includes using my extensive collection of Tjaps (Indonesian stamps used in Batik-making) and wood blocks to create beautiful patterns.
What to Bring: Prepared panels/supports to work on: 6” x 6”, 8” x 8”, 8” x 10”, your favorite colors of encaustic paints, medium, and bristle brushes (one for each color) -- no synthetic. You may glue paper, use encaustic gesso, or purchase prepared encaustic panels/cradles, rags, paper towels.
Materials can be purchased online or area art stores: Flax in Oakland, Dick Blick in Berkeley or Oakland.
Holiday Assemblage Workshop with Angela White
Saturday, Dec 6th, 11am-3pm
Cost $85: Venmo @Angela-white-529
Studio 24, 940 Tyler St, Benicia, CA
To register, email: visualsong12@gmail.com
All levels, Age min: 18+, Minimum 2/Max 5
Join artist and arts educator Angela White for a fun and inspiring entry into the world of found-object, assemblage art. Participants will learn about influential artists in the genre, the techniques of assemblage, and how to apply them to create their own works. A small, decorative wooden box will be provided that would make a perfect holiday present!
Themes & Ideas: Nature, memory, event, social commentary, object, or abstract non-representational expression.
Suggestions for what to bring to create art personal to you:
Materials: Perfect materials for assemblage include buttons, machine parts, wire, toys, game pieces, recycled plastic objects, jewelry, foam board, small boxes, lids, bottle caps, shells and other items from nature, beads, fabric, pottery fragments, patterned paper, recycled materials, or any item that speaks to you.
Substrate: Sturdy, hard material such as cardboard/chipboard, recycled cardboard boxes, decorative gift boxes, wooden boxes, and the insides of wooden art cradles. A small box will be provided.
Toolbox: X-Acto knife, utility knife, cutting mat, sharp scissors, serrated knife, brushes, metal ruler, hammer, small nails, pencils, white tacky glue, hot-melt glue gun, glue sticks, gel medium, acrylic paints, and markers.
Angela White’s Encaustic
Studio Sessions
(As Requsted)
$40/hour
Studio 24, 940 Tyler St, Benicia, CA
To register: email visualsong12@gmail.com, Venmo: Angela-white-529
An open format studio time for encaustic artists of all levels to experiment, receive guidance, share ideas, and access tools.