The photo encaustic process involves layering bees wax coats onto a photograph which can then be manipulated by hand, with tools, to give the original image a surreal, sometimes opaque quality.
Photography & Encaustic class
Press release:
Take your art to new dimensions by learning to combine the ancient art of encaustics with modern photography and printing techniques. This course will cover paper use and selection, mounting techniques and materials, encaustic pouring and painting techniques, and use of other methods such as glazing, scraping, and photocopy transfer. Proper tools and safety procedures will be discussed. Fees will cover two giclee prints as well as mounting panels.
For information on this and other classes, and instructors visit: http://nwencaustic.com/classes.html
Daniel Santjer
Prerequisite: None
Fri-Sun 2/18 - 2/20/11
10am – 6pm
Number of sessions: 3
$365.00 (10% early discount)
$35 material fee included
Studio Address:
7150 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
(West side of building)
