Encaustic – Ancient medium/Modern approach

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Explore encaustics in a lively and creative environment.
This class will examine traditional as well as experimental approaches to working with wax. Work with hot beeswax, pigment and a variety of materials, such as natural ceramic clay and mud washes as textural backgrounds. Include existing imagery with photocopy transfer, tissue transfer, fabric and paper collage.

Instructor: Larry Calkins
Friday-Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 7/10/09–7/13/09
Number of sessions: 4
Cost: $340.00

Larry Calkins uses metal, fabric, paper, paint, drawings, photographs, found objects, dirt, wax, clay or wood in his paintings and sculptures. He has been an Artist in Residence at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma and has shown at the Mia Gallery in Seattle. Currently he shows at American Primitive Gallery in Soho, New York City; The Rice/Polak Gallery in Provincetown, Mass.; and Gallery 500 outside of Philadelphia,
Pa. He is represented locally by the G. Gibson Gallery
in Seattle. View his work at www.calkinsart.com http://www.calkinsart.com/

Northwest Encaustic 

Studio Address:
7150 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136

Mailing Address:
2606 50th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116