by Elizabeth | Feb 7, 2022 | encaustic classes, Encaustic Workshops, techniques
“Encaustic Past & Present” or Mentoring Virtual Workshop!
Updated: 04-24-24
If you would like to receive updates about my upcoming live virtual encaustic workshops with demos and lessons, please inquire at my Contact Page to be notified about available dates. Limited seating available!
The 3-hour live (Zoom) virtual encaustic workshop will include downloadable content from my 1-day workshop and 7-day in person encaustic class I developed and taught at Kendall College of Art & Design’s Continuing Studies program with live project demos, PDFs with project instructions with material list for each project, recipes, studio safety, hood venting and exhaust setup recommendations. $299 for 3 hours of live workshop instruction.
Personal one to one, live mentoring sessions are available where you can ask specific questions about your safety and studio set up with advice about materials and techniques. $399 for 3 hours of personal instruction with same course content provided above + 1 additional hour of live mentoring included.
by Elizabeth | Mar 22, 2017 | continuing education, encaustic classes, Encaustic Workshops
Join us Saturday, May 20th at Kendall College of Art & Design from 9am-4pm for a day of experimentation with encaustic!
Revisit an old technique of mixing pigment with wax. With this versatile medium you can create collage, build up textures and thin layers with glazing and scrape away wax to reveal objects embedded in the wax. Learn how to make smooth surfaces as ground for other painting materials.
See link below for more info and registration:
https://continuingstudiesregistration.kcad.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=22758&check=1
Complete several small encaustic paintings in this intensive day-long workshop.
Instructor: Elizabeth Hubler-Torrey
Course Fee: $199 (includes materials)
Lunch: 12-1pm. Students are welcome to paint during lunch hour if desired.
Students are encouraged to bring personal art materials for experimentation and collage.
by Elizabeth | May 4, 2015 | encaustic classes, Encaustic Workshops, techniques
Working primarily with encaustic, mixed-media and collage, the student will create one (1) Encaustic Altered Book. By repurposing a hardcover book the student can use personal as well as other material embellishments to emphasize its sculptural qualities that transforms the book into a new work of art.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: 17 Fountain St. NW, Room 601 – Kendall College of Art & Design
Instructor: Elizabeth Hubler-Torrey, MFA
Fee: $110
Register online here
This workshop is for beginner and advanced students.
Course Outline
Planning the piece, choosing a theme
Prepare the book for altering
Creating a niche
Carving the hardcover and interior pages
Placing objects
Cold Wax vs. Hot Wax
Traditional encaustic techniques – Collage, Intarsia/Sgraffito, Transfers, Glazing, Color Mixing.
Students are encouraged to bring their own book and materials to personalize the completed piece such as photography, scrapbook materials, hand-made paper, print-making papers, fabric, ribbon, sculptural pieces, small objects, miniature game pieces, organic materials, leaves, dried and fresh flowers.
Great technique to incorporate multi-media like stencils, ink, watercolor, pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, and oil sticks.
by Elizabeth | May 2, 2014 | continuing education, encaustic classes, Encaustic Workshops
Saturday, June 21st from 9am-4pm at the campus at Kendall College of Art & Design, revisit an old technique of mixing oil paint with wax to achieve contemporary layered surfaces. Complete several small encaustic paintings in this intensive day-long workshop.
Instructor: Elizabeth Hubler-Torrey
Course Fee: $110 (includes materials)
Lunch: 12-1pm. Students are welcome to paint during lunch hour if desired.
See the Professional Development Course book on line here for more info or register here.
by Elizabeth | Dec 10, 2013 | encaustic classes, Encaustic Workshops
View of studio with hot skillet on table and pots of encaustic paint
Revisit an old technique of mixing oil paint with beeswax to achieve contemporary layered surfaces. Complete one or more small encaustic paintings in this intensive day-long workshop. See pdf brochure of course listing here.
Early Registration has been extended till Jan. 1, 2014. You will automatically receive the discount at time of purchase.
Date: January 25, 2014
Place: Kendall College of Art & Design (main building @ Fountain and Division)
Meets: Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (1 hour break for lunch)
Instructor: Elizabeth Hubler-Torrey
Course Fee: $101.50 Total ($76.50 workshop + $25 wax/paints)
*Registered students will receive an outline and list of additional required supplies.
by Elizabeth | Jun 24, 2013 | encaustic classes, encaustic materials, Encaustic Workshops
Encaustic painting texture detail
Revisit an old technique of mixing oil paint with wax to achieve rich textural surfaces. New processes and products make this a viable alternative to traditional oil painting for artists today. Create three or more completed encaustic paintings. Class is appropriate for beginners or more advanced students who want to develop conceptually.
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm at Kendall Coll of Art & Design
Session II: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22
Online registration and a pdf download of the catalog is here http://www.kcad.edu/youth-and-adults/adult-classes/
We are also offering private tutoring at the Kendall campus. Please contact Director of Youth & Adults Continuing Studies 616-451-2787, ext. 3012 or email BrendaSipe@ferris.edu for details.
Click Encaustic Class Grand Rapids MI to download flyer for more info on topics and techniques covered.
I hope to see you there!
-Liz
