This Introductory and Intensive class provides an overview of the encaustic monotype techniques for artists at all skill levels. We start with Health and Safety, cover the equipment, tools, the paper types and absorbency. In addition, the importance of managing the plate temperature, drawing with encaustic color sticks and pencils, the additive and subtractive process plus masking. We will also demonstrate the monotype gluing process to a wood cradle, the medium application and the encaustic medium fusing techniques. If you’re familiar with encaustic monotypes and desire a refresher or want to learn new skills or creative approach, this is a great option to work with an instructor to answer your questions and provide direction.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $175.00
Sponsor: Encaustic Art Institute
Website, email, 301-821-3999

This 2-Day workshop uses the Monochrome Approach as a way for Artists to explore and discover new shapes and ideas while using a words and emotions as a source of inspiration. Day 1. We start with Health and Safety, review the monotype equipment, tools, paper types, texture and paper quality of absorbency. Followed by exercises with line, form, shapes, patterns and edges using India ink, graphite, carbon & charcoal. Day 2. We do a jump-start to creativity by the construction of a narrative on a 72” scroll. We will paint with found objects and non-traditional tools. The idea is to connect ideas and a story line with forms, shapes and shadows. Finally connecting the narrative if desired by using encaustic colors.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $350.00
Sponsor: Encaustic Art Institute
Website, email, 301-821-3999

This 2-Day Workshop will cover the Oil & Cold Wax painting fundamentals, then we will examine Abstract Art, that by definition is characterized by the reduction of natural appearances into simplified forms; for example, constructing art on the basis of geometric shapes or intuitive gestures, or by the use of color to express emotions. Be prepared to paint looser and more intuitively. On day 2 we will cover constraint in art while creating a painting. But most importantly simplification and how to take a concept to its essence, and or easier to do or understand. Finally, we will consider the power of a limited color palette. There will be plenty of time for action-filled painting and personalized attention.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $350.00
Sponsor: Encaustic Art Institute
Website, email, 301-821-3999