Workshops
Workshops are held either online or in person at the Kensington Art Supply & Instruction, Wheatland Society of Arts, and at the LIBA Art Studio. Please visit this page often for more information and dates of workshops. It is updated regurarly.
WORKSHOPS TAUGHT September 2021- May 2022
KENSINGTON ART SUPPLY $ INSTRUCTION
In Person Workshops
Cold Wax in Art
Encaustic & Collage
Drawing Nature in Charcoal
How to Draw/Paint Faded Flowers
LIBA ART STUDIO
Online Workshops
Mixed Media and Texture in Art
In Person Workshops
Loose Drawing/Painting of Wildflowers
How to Draw/Paint Rose
How to Draw/Paint Mountain Creeks and Rivers
Come to Work on Your Own Project
WHEATLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS, STRATHMORE
In Person Workshops
Loose Drawing/Painting of Wildflowers
REGISTRATION
Unless it is stated differently, please register through this page. Registration forms are posted bellow. You can pay either by money e-transfer or online via PayPal.
Please note that the online fee for workshops is $6,- higher to cover PayPal fees. You will receive a confirmation email , the list of art supplies and ID cards that qualify you for a discount on art supplies at the Kensington Art Supply & Instruction and at the Destination Art when the registration form and the payment is finalized.
KENSINGTON ART SUPPLY & INSTRUCTION
120, 6999 11 St SE Calgary, AB
Registration for KAS workshops is opened now.
Cyanotypes & Encaustic
October 1st & 2nd, 2022 (two days workshop)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fee: $ 325, - incl. GST (art materials are not included)
Estimated cost for art materials: $150, -
Registered students will receive ID card that will qualify them for 15% discount on art materials at KAS for this workshop.
Max 10 students can be registered.
Cyanotype is a 170-year-old photographic printing process that produces prints in a distinctive dark prussian blue. The word cyan comes from the Greek, meaning “dark blue substance.” The process was invented by Sir John Herschel, a brilliant astronomer and scientist, in 1842. The word “encaustic’ comes from the Greek “encaustikos” “to burn in”, referring to the process of using heat to fuse the layers together. It was notably used in Favyum mummy portraits in Egypt around 100-300AD.
Students in this workshop will learn processes of art creating that contain alchemy of combining these two unique techniques. The first day of the workshop they will experiment with creating cyanotypes prints. They will learn how to use cyanotype chemicals of the cyanotype kit to create a light-sensitive solution which is then aplied on the paper. Students will experiment with variety of natural materials (f.e.plants, leaves) and objects that will be placed on the coated paper and exposed to the UV light-sun.
Once printed as cyanotypes, the images can be glued to a wooden panel, or used as a surface for encaustic painting and other mediums. The second day of the workshop students will work with their cyanotypes prints and encaustic medium. They will learn about studio safety, how to make own encaustic medium and how to use it. I will share with my students tricks and common mistakes to avoid with creating art using cyanotypes and encaustic.
Group demonstrations and friendly critiques will be an essential part of this workshop. Students will have an opportunity to create their own artwork or choose from projects that I will have available. Experience with encaustic techniques and/or cyanotypes is recommended but not mandatory. Absolute beginners are welcome. Students must be min 13 years old.
Registration form:
https://form.jotform.com/220358129502046
Online payment:
Please note that the online fee for workshops is $6,- higher to cover PayPal fees.
Cold Wax in Art
October 22nd, 2022 (one day workshop)
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Fee: $ 145, - incl. GST (art materials are not included)
Estimated cost for art materials: $ 80
Registered students will receive ID card that will qualify them for 15% discount on art materials at KAS for this workshop.
Max 10 students can be registered.
Cold wax is a soft paste made with beeswax which adds body, transparency, and depth to oil paint. It is a very freeing and intuitive medium. Unlike painting with hot beeswax (encaustic) this medium does not require ventilation and electricity.
Students will be encouraged to experiment not only with oil paint but also with charcoal, graphite and other materials which can be used with cold wax. They will learn to create layers and glazes to build a painting from the base upwards. This one-day workshop is designed for students of all levels of experience and interest. As each student will receive plenty of one-on-one instruction it is the perfect way to be introduced to this exciting new medium.
Registration form:
https://form.jotform.com/220358129502046
Online payment:
Please note that the online fee for workshops is $6,- higher to cover PayPal fees.
Encaustic & Collage
November 5th, 2022 (one day workshop)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fee: $ 175, - incl. GST (art materials are not included)
Estimated cost for art material: $ 100, -
Registered students will receive ID card that will qualify them for 15% discount on art materials at KAS for this workshop.
Max 10 students can be registered.
Encaustic is considered one of the most ancient painting techniques in the world. It is a paint that is composed of beeswax, damar resin and pigments.
The word “encaustic’ comes from the Greek “encaustikos” “to burn in”, referring to the process of using heat to fuse the layers together. It was notably used in Favyum mummy portraits in Egypt around 100-300AD. This technique was lost for hundreds of years and re-discovered again in 18th century. Today, encaustic painting is experiencing revival.
Students will learn about the studio safety, how to make encaustic medium, create mono prints and photo transfers and how to use hot wax in combination with other materials to create mixed media artwork.
Experimentation will be highly encouraged. Students will have an opportunity to create their own artwork or choose from projects that I will have available. Group demonstrations and friendly critiques will be an essential part of this workshop. This workshop is designed for students of all levels and interests. Absolute beginners are welcome; experience in visual art is not required.
Registration form:
https://form.jotform.com/220358129502046
Online payment:
Please note that the online fee for workshops is $6,- higher to cover PayPal fees.
Encaustic Monotypes with Gel Press Plate
November 26th, 2022 (one day workshop)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fee: $ 175, - incl. GST (art materials are not included)
Estimated cost for art materials: $ 120, -
Registered students will receive ID card that will qualify them for 15% discount on art materials at KAS for this workshop.
Max 10 students can be registered.
Students in this workshop will experiment with encaustic techniques, materials, and gel press plates to create imaginative encaustic monotype artworks. This technique is a bit different than using gel press plate for acrylic prints. Even though, acrylic gelli prints, can be enhanced with encaustic, encaustic monotypes created with gel press plate can be used directly with encaustic techniques and processes. Students will experiment with encaustic medium, encaustic pigments, materials and gel press plate to achieve a variety of effects in their artworks.
They will also learn about the studio safety and how to make their own encaustic medium and how to use it. Students will have an opportunity to create their own artwork or choose from projects that I will have available. Group demonstrations and friendly critiques will be an essential part of this workshop. I will share with my students tricks and common mistakes to avoid in creating encaustic monotypes with gel press plate. Experience with encaustic techniques and/or gelli prints is recommended but not mandatory. Absolute beginners are welcome Students must be min 13 years old.
Registration form:
https://form.jotform.com/220358129502046
Online payment:
Please note that the online fee for workshops is $6,- higher to cover PayPal fees.