Planet Janet Offers Mixed-Media Encaustic Painting Workshops!
I am so excited to announce that I am now offering mixed-media encaustic painting workshops in my studio in Pioneer Square! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in trying out an experimental and rewarding artistic process, regardless of your artistic experience.
Encaustic painting is a process involving hot beeswax, wax pigment sticks, and any materials (paint, graphite, collage...) that you want to incorporate. It may sound complicated, but it is actual very simple! I have been working with encaustics for about 3 years now and have found it to be endlessly exciting and interesting. I have learned different techniques from various teachers and mentors, from books and exhibits, and mostly, from simply trying things out and seeing what happens.
The workshop begins with a short demonstration of some very basic techniques, and then we work hands-on, playing with wax, paint, graphite, and an assortment of papers and materials, learning from our discoveries and exploring layering, texture, color, and the awesome joy of making a "mistake." We will move away from the stress-inducing idea of creating the perfect "masterpiece" and instead focus on enjoying the process and allowing it to lead us, intuitively, to where we need to be.
As a participant, you are invited to bring any previous work you would like to work on or add to, as well as any collage materials you might like to work with. Do you have old photocopies, scraps, or sentimental papers you don't know what to do with? Bring them to my studio and cover them with beeswax! Make a present for someone! Do whatever you want! We will all learn from each other in a relaxed environment.
The workshops are held in my studio in Pioneer Square. It is a 3-hour workshop. The cost is sliding scale, $30-60. I have a flexible schedule and a workshop can be scheduled to fit you and/or your group's needs. There is a maximum of 6 people per workshop, due to space limitations.
If you are interested, please email or call me. I will work with you to set up a fabulous workshop suited to your needs!
Thank you so much for your continuous, loving support!