2019 upcoming ENCAUSTIC PAINTING workshops: Saturday, 19 October & Sunday, 20th October details and registration here |
outdoor painting workshops: |
October ‘en plein air’
In this half day workshop, you will paint in open fields under a big sky with a patchwork horizon of russet and gold. If structures are more to your liking, there is a wonderful dilapidated barn and outbuildings.
After an introductory talk there will be lots of time to immerse yourself in making art. Learn about simplifying your pallet, working fast in the changing light, mark making/ brushwork and paint handling, as well as colour and value relationships. You will be responsible for your own supplies (oil or acrylic paint) and a list is provided upon registration. Some outdoor easels are available.
In inclement weather, painting will progress in the studio with fresh fall cuttings as inspiration. Saturday, October 3 OR Wednesday, October 7 10am-1pm 45. per workshop register here |
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Upcoming Encaustic Workshops
Introduction to
ENCAUSTIC PAINTING Ancient and intriguing, this method of painting originated in Greece, where it was used for the earliest easel and mural painting. A heady combination of colour, melting wax and heat, encaustic mixes dry and oil pigments in hot beeswax.Encaustic painting is safe and non-toxic. Artist & educator Jan Yates has been working with this luscious medium for over 15 years and will share techniques including image transfer, collage, colour, glazing, relief, printing, mark-making, carving, drawing and burnishing. Workshop Location: my studio, Grimsby, ON Saturday, October 10 full OR Saturday, October 17 full OR Saturday November 7 full OR Saturday November 14 2 openings 10am-1pm $80 per workshop includes pure beeswax, pigment, dry media/mark-making materials and use of tools/brushes. *Participant provides 2 surfaces to work on: wood or unprimed canvas no larger than 8x10in. laser or photo copies for image transfer (ink-jet does not work) materials for collage ie paper, wire, found objects, fabric, glass etc register here |
ENCAUSTIC 2
These sessions are enjoyable for those that have taken an introductory encaustic class and want to further explore this alluring and tactile medium. Participants will explore alternative media incorporated with encaustic including sand, plaster, metallic pigment and shellac. Workshop Location: my studio, Grimsby, ON DATES / TIME/ FEE Saturday, January 17 or Saturday, February 7 10am-1pm $70. per workshop date. includes beeswax, pigment, plaster, shellac, use of tools/brushes. *Participant provides 2 surfaces to work on: wood or unprimed canvas no larger than 12x12in laser or photo copies for image transfer (ink-jet does not work on. Materials for collage ie paper, wire, found objects, fabric, etc optional charcoal, soft/oil pastel, ink register here |
Saturday, September 20
1:30 - 4:30 1 Session $40 members/$50 non-members |
Painting outdoors improves your skills when working back in the studio. It is a great exercise to enhance observation and make sound choices when it comes to composition.
Learn about what to wear, packing light, preparing surfaces, simplifying your pallet, and working fast in the changing light and temperature. Painting tools as well as mediums will be addressed. You will be responsible for your own supplies and a list is provided upon registration. Some outdoor easels are available. Ongoing Tuesdays and /or every other Saturday throughout September and early October
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The vibrant spring colours are here for a very short time-let’s get outdoors and paint them!
We will work on location Monet style-‘en plein air’- among orchards, lush fields and big open sky. If you prefer to paint structures, there are barns, fences and wonderful fallen down sheds for inspiration ![]() This afternoon workshop is enjoyable for those with minimal art-making experience as well as more seasoned artists. In inclement weather, painting will progress in the studio with fresh spring cuttings as inspiration.
Sessions are in oil or acrylic. Participants are responsible for their own supplies, paints etc. and a suggested colour pallet and list will be provided upon registration. Some outdoor easels are available.
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Saturday, May 10 1:30-4:30PM *this workshop will make a lovely Mother’s Day Gift! REGISTRATION: Grimsby Public Art Gallery 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1Y1 phone: 905-945-3246 e-mail: gpag@town.grimsby.on.ca webpage: www.town.grimsby.on.ca/ArtGallery/Main/ |
Ongoing Painting Sessions
Alla Prima
(Italian, meaning at first attempt), may also be referred to as 'direct painting'. It is a method in which layers of wet paint are applied to previous layers of wet paint. This technique requires a fast way of working, and usually has to be finished before the first layers of paint have dried. Jan will demonstrate how to achieve a fresh and painterly effect that incorporates alla prima techniques. You will work from a colourful still life set up, or bring your own reference photos. This series is suitable for those with a general knowledge of paint handling. A material list will be provided upon registration. Mondays 1-3PM OR 6:30-8:30PM $85 for a series if 4 classes. $25 for 1 class held at the artist's studio in Niagara, On register here |
September Encaustic Workshop
at the artist's studio Grimsby, On DATES TBA $70 includes most materials unless indicated otherwise, classes are held at the artist’s studio in Niagara, On now accepting registration: *Registration can be paid securely online via paypal register here Art Gallery of Hamilton Studio Programs Introduction to Encaustic painting Artist Jan Yates will introduce a new painting technique to the AGH Studio programme—the art of painting with bees wax. Participants will learn to control heat and pigment to create brilliant and tactile paintings. Sundays: June 2, 9, 23 Time: 1:30 - 4:00 pm To register please contact: Laurie Kilgour-Walsh, Educator Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton L8P 4S8 (p) 905 527 6610 ext. 272 (f) 905 577 6940 www.artgalleryofhamilton.com Grimsby Public Art Gallery studio programs Sunday April 7th, 1:30 to 4:30 location: Grimsby Public Art Gallery FULL Encaustic Workshops at the artist's studio Grimsby, On Friday, July 5 10am-3pm $80 includes most materials unless indicated otherwise, classes are held at the artist’s studio in Niagara, On now accepting registration: *Registration can be paid securely online via paypal register here *Jan is also available to teach private and group workshops at your location. Please contact the artist for details. |