Events & Workshops

Description

Join visual artist Candace Law in the studio on Friday, March 14 from 10 am to 4 pm to explore the many ways we can incorporate marks in our encaustic paintings.

One of my absolute favorite things to do on any piece I’m painting is to make marks of some kind. Artist Paul Klee once said “A line is a dot that went for a walk”. I’ve never met a line I didn’t like, and dots or scribbles are just as interesting, adding layers and greater depth to the surface of your artwork.

We’ll talk about some of the specific materials that pair well with wax. Ever tried drawing on wax or incising? This is your chance to spend a day experimenting and opening up your imagination. To add to the fun, we’ll pull out a selection of pigment sticks to enhance our marks or create subtle glazes. As always, there will be demonstrations and group discussion, as well as individual work time and one-on-one time with me will fill out the day.

The equipment, materials and most supplies for the workshop are provided. Feel free to bring any materials (found objects, papers or other small items) you might like to incorporate into your artwork. You’ll be working with small to medium-sized panels (up to 9” x 12”) so you can complete at least one piece by the end of the day.

Workshops have been filling fast and space is limited, so you won’t want to miss out. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $145 until March 7 or $175 for later registrations.

How to Enroll

Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.

Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop. Otherwise, registration fees are non-refundable.

Description

Wax on! Join visual artist Candace Law in the studio on Saturday, February 22 from 10 am to 4 pm to work on your own projects with encaustic. As a bonus, she will be talking about design elements and especially composition. There will also be a couple of used palettes and some materials available for purchase at rummage sale prices.

What It’s About…

The Open Studio gives you an opportunity for independent work, with an instructor available for questions and assistance. You should have some experience working with encaustic and want time on your own to work with the materials, tools, and techniques.

But if you are new to this wonderful medium, there is a place for you, too. The instructor can work alongside you and provide a hands-on experience in one or two techniques you might like to try.

During this Open Studio we will set aside a little time to discuss some of the elements of art and what makes a good composition. As we look at our art, I’d like to encourage looking deeper at what we are creating and consider how we might improve it.

What to Bring…

The equipment, as well as some supplies and materials, are provided. You may bring your own items and materials to incorporate into your artwork, as well as your own larger panels or unfinished pieces to work on. If you want to start a new project, smaller panels (up to 11×14) will be available.

Space is limited, so you won’t want to miss out—the cost is just $145.

How to Enroll

Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.

Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop. Otherwise, registration fees are non-refundable.

Description

Join visual artist Candace Law at the Grosse Pointe Artists Association Studio on Saturday, February 15 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm for a day of learning to create art with encaustic.

This workshop is for artists who want to add to their creative voices by creating “marks” to express themselves. Whether you are new to encaustic or you’ve used hot wax before, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn from and work with one of Detroit’s best-known encaustic artists.

In the workshop, we will explore what kind of marks you would like to make and specifically how to incise or cut them into an encaustic surface. We will try a few different techniques, so you will be able to find the one that suits you.

All the supplies and materials are included, as well as an assortment of tools to use, as you experiment with the process.

The workshop agenda will include:

• Basics of encaustic painting, while working on a warmup panel
• Mark-making in art with a discussion of inscribing and inlays
• Demos, one-on-one time with the instructor and plenty of individual work time.

Artists new to encaustic are welcome, or you can use this session as a refresher. This is a great opportunity to meet and be inspired by other artists in our area.

All you have bring is an apron and a willingness to experiment; however, feel free to bring small items, such as decorative papers, found objects, or other ephemera that you would like to use to make your work more personal. Reference photos can be helpful.

You also might bring a bag lunch.

The cost is just $90 for GPAA members and $110 for non-GPAA members. Space is limited, so don’t wait—sign up today!

How to Enroll

Click on the “Register” button above, then scroll down the page to the enrollment form. Space is limited and will fill fast, so don’t wait!

Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons.

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Let’s start off the new year by loosening up and work with a different material: stencils!! Join visual artist Candace Law in the studio on Saturday, January 25 from 10 am to 4 pm for a day of learning to create art in encaustic with stencils.

Stencils come in all kinds of designs and can make an interesting background or a strong focal point. They can encourage creativity and are just plain fun to use.

We’ll start by talking about both stencils and masks, their differences, and how to effectively use them with hot wax. There will be a variety of heat-tolerant stencils to work with, but if you have any favorite ones, bring them along. As always, there will be demos as well as ample time for individual work.

Workshops have been filling fast and space is limited, so you won’t want to miss out. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $145 until January 17 or $175 for later registrations.

How to Enroll

Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.

Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop. Otherwise, registration fees are non-refundable.