Join artist Mary Milelzcik for the “Mixed Media Encaustic” workshop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Volcano Art Center’s Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Join artist Mary Milelzcik for the “Mixed Media Encaustic” workshop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Volcano Art Center’s Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pigment, which is applied to a solid absorbent surface. Each time a new layer is applied, it must be fused. The layers can be enhanced by carving with tools or drawing with pigment, oil sticks etc. Photographs can be transferred and other materials embedded to create translucent layers and a variety of results.
This hands-on workshop will teach participants safe studio practices, all the encaustic painting basics and how to make their own medium. After instruction and experimenting, participants will have the opportunity to create a small finished encaustic painting (or two), a scroll and a set of greeting cards to take home.
An assortment of marking tools and brushes and also interesting papers, photographs, minerals, fibers and other natural and found materials will be provided for students to incorporate into their paintings. Students are encouraged to bring other items they’d like to use.
Cost is $60, or $55 for VAC members, plus a $25 supply fee. To register, call VAC at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Milelzcik has a bachelor’s degree from Sonoma State University’s School of Expressive Arts. She is a mixed-media artist and photographer. In her spare time, she provides strategic consultation and grant writing for small to medium-sized nonprofits in Hawaii and California. She has a studio in Pahoa.
VAC’s Ni‘aulani Campus is located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village.
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