Encaustic Workshops:
Encaustic and Mixed Media
August 15-19, 2022
9am - 5pm
Farmington, Pennsylvania
in the Laurel Highlands near Pittsburgh
Encaustic and Mixed Media
Encaustic Workshops - Description
The word Encaustic, from the Greek language, means "to heat" or "to burn in" which refers to the process of fusing the beeswax-based paint after each layer of application. The paint is heated on a hot palette and applied with natural bristle brushes. Layering, scraping, glazing and many other options are possible with this incredible medium. Students will gain a working knowledge of painting with encaustic and an appreciation for its surface quality and versatility. Studio set-up and safety will also be covered.
Encaustic Substrates
Encaustic paint is best used on a rigid surface that is both absorbent and heat resistant. Ampersand and R&F Handmade Paints have teamed up to develop an amazing panel called Encausticbord™ that is made especially for the unique demands of encaustic painting. Encausticbord gives artists a super-absorbent, smooth, bright white surface that is ready to go and provides a beautiful, professional presentation for encaustic paintings.
Oil and Cold Wax Workshops:
Discovering Oil and Cold Wax
November 11 - 13, 2022
10am - 4pm
Prescott, Arizona
in the high desert of Northern Arizona
Discovering Oil and Cold Wax
January 24 -29, 2023
North Country Studio Workshops
Bennington College Campus
in the foothills of the Green Mountains of Vermont
Oil and Cold Wax Workshops - Description
This workshop offers students an opportunity to break free from expectation and discover oil painting without brushes and smelly solvents. With R&F Pigment Sticks as our primary oil paint and Gamblin's cold wax medium, we will build up layers of paint using a variety of methods, discover new tools and ways of working to create rich and authentic small works on paper and Ampersand's Gessobord.
CUSTOMIZED LEARNING
For Individuals and Small Groups
My home studio doubles as a comfortable and safely equipped workshop for private lessons and small group instruction (4 students max.). A full day for 2 = $250 each, for example, and includes most supplies. Private lessons are slightly higher. Please contact me for scheduling.
Here's What Students are Saying:
"This workshop was far superior to any art training experience I have had. Can't say enough about Julie Snidle's teaching skill and hospitality. Perfect studio venue.
Best birthday I've had in years!!" -Beth H.
"Julie was informative, relaxed, and gave us ample time to experiment. Fun!" - Dianne G.
"It was very fun and really gave the opportunity to be creative. Julie was great. I would like to take more classes from her." - Amy R.
"Julie was well prepared, knowledgeable, and fun.
I liked the exercises and demos." -T.B.
"The class was great! Very well presented." -Kristine G.
"Julie was wonderful! I loved this class!" -Pat C.
"It was so excellent! Bring Julie back please!" -Lisa H.
"It was very well organized." -Andrea J.
"Now I feel like I know what encaustic painting really is!" -Anne B.
"Excellent instruction! Great teacher!" -Stacy B.
"Julie was great! The pace of the class was just right." -Sheila M.
"The workshop definitely made me want to continue painting with encaustic." -A.W.