Encaustic is an ancient beeswax-based paint that is both versatile and extremely forgiving. This workshop offers students a thorough foundation for painting with this fascinating medium along with studio time for exploring a wide range of mixed media that is compatible with wax. We'll cover safety, tools and materials, painting and fusing, and focus on encaustic's unique characteristics such as temperature, adhesion and malleability. Image transfers, collage, India ink, and oils are just some of the techniques that will be covered.
Be prepared to work on or complete as many as 8-10 paintings in our two days together. All levels welcome.
Date
Wednesday, March 5 & Thursday, March 6, 2025
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cost
$495
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are included
About the Artist
Julie Snidle is a full time artist with classroom teaching experience and a background in corporate training and administration. She was introduced to wax-based media in 2004 and has made it her primary focus since then. She is a Core Artist/Instructor for R&F Handmade Paints and an Artist Ambassador for Ampersand Art Panels. Julie is represented by Canary Gallery in Birmingham and the Kolman Reeb Gallery in Minneapolis, which recently awarded her a grant for their Project Space. Her abstract work has received numerous awards and can be found in private collections and public spaces nationwide. Julie taught at Penland School of Craft, Bennington College for North Country Studio Workshops and continues to teach at many other fine venues throughout the U.S. A native of Minneapolis, Julie currently lives in Fairhope, Alabama where she offers private painting workshops in her studio.
Lodging Information
David Art Center has a special rate at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Copeland Tower - (Call 504-667-6097 to make reservations, and mention Group Code “David Art Center”. Discount cannot be used for online reservations; you must call to get the discounted rate.). This hotel is only 3 blocks from David Art Center.
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