T4 Explore Encaustic

Course Description

Encaustic painting - also known as hot wax painting – is a spontaneous art process where wax is applied to wood panels. Each week you will learn how to create layered compositions with a variety of mediums and processes. Discover the extensive posssiblities of this medium and how you can adapt it to create unique artworks. About your Tutor: Valerie Glover has been carrying out a professional art practice since graduating from Curtin University in 2002 with a Fine Arts degree. She uses techniques from various disciplines, including printmaking, painting, new mediums and is always challenging and extending her artistic abilities. Val’s first solo exhibition in 2004 was a great success, with thirty percent of sales going to Princess Margaret Hospital. Val has many times since supported various charities with her artworks. Val has had numerous private commissions and participated in more than twenty group exhibitions. She won the City of South Perth and Town of Cambridge art prizes and has had four solo exhibitions. Her work is in public collections of the City of South Perth, Town of Cambridge, Trinity College and Princess Margaret Hospital. About the Course In this sampler 4 week course You will learn how to create layered artwork compositions with a variety of mediums and processes. Encaustic wax painting can be dated back to Ancient Greece and Egypt. Also known as hot wax painting, it is a spontaneous medium where wax is applied to wood panels. Use Mixed media paints, inks, plaster, glues and paper to create a layered effect with hot wax. We will be melting hot bees wax mixed with Damar resin to achieve interesting effects Paint brushes – small, medium, round and flat Acrylic paint – paynes grey, grey yellow, titanium white, cadmium yellow deep, ultramarine blue, phthalo turquoise, yellow ochre, raw sienna, raw umber, cadmium red and any other colours that you would like to use. What to Bring: Plastic drop sheet - $2 from Bunnings. Photocopied images you may like to apply to your artwork Small scissors, collage materials, dried leaves, newspaper prints Jar with lid for washing brushes. Paper towels or rag Small piece of fine sandpaper Masking tape Plastic plate or palette Wax Crayons $50 for material fee