Sunday, July 19, 2015

fun with wax!

On Friday we had some fun playing with the Wax Encaustic process in the studio.
We designed projects with paint, paper and wax to make some awesome mixed media works.

Join us this next week for  a special 4-session Printmaking and Fiber Arts Camp where we'll be making our own paper and learning the art of printmaking and bookbinding Tuesday through Friday afternoon!
There are still a few spaces available, but registration ends at midnight on Monday, July 20th.
Register for this and other classes here: Summer classes at Camp Cactus.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

this week's classes in the studio

Happy Summer!
Classes are in full swing in the studio, and the good news is there are still a few spaces available.

Tomorrow's Shadowbox Diorama Workshop promises to be lots of fun for all ages:


3D Mixed Media Shadowbox Dioramas
For those who missed registration for the Mixed Media camp, we've added two individual classes that incorporate some of the same projects and methods in the longer 4 day workshop. In this class, we'll learn the art of visual storytelling by making cool shadowboxes from recycled materials, paint, photos,
glue and imagination. All materials provided.

Thursday, July 16th          1 - 4 pm          cost: $35
Ages 6- adult  • Class size is limited to 8 students  •  Preregistration required

This class is now closed 


On Friday, we'll be playing with paint, collage and wax to create some really cool textural paintings in an introduction to the Wax Encaustic process.


NEW! Mixed Media Wax Encaustic
Make paintings using paints, photos and drawings on wood, then seal them with wax as an introduction to the wax encaustic process.
All materials provided.

Friday, July 17th          1 - 3 pm          cost: $35
Ages 7- adult  • Class size is limited to 6 students  •  Preregistration required

This class is now closed 
And on Saturday, please join me for another Open Drawing Studio, were everyone can freely choose materials and experiment with whatever medium they like!

Open Drawing Studios
Open studio sessions where anyone can come and create to their heart's content in a supportive, non-critical environment.
Artists are free to choose from a variety of materials such as charcoal, graphite, ink, crayon, paint, pastels, markers and colored pencils; and draw or paint from imagination or various visual sources such as photographs and still life. All materials provided.

Saturday, June 27th    1-3 pm         cost: $25   Class Closed
or
Saturday, July 18th    1-3 pm          cost: $25   Class Closed
or
Friday, August 7th    1-3 pm           cost: $25   Class Closed
Ages 5-adult  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required
(All ages are welcome, but children under 5 must be accompanied by a (paying) adult.)



For the complete list of summer classes, click here!