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  • February 22nd, 06:00pm - 09:00pm

    Hot Mess Night

     

    Bring a new or unfinished encaustic project to Studio 103 from 6-9 pm!*  For just $10 / hour, you'll have access to everything you need for your hot mess.   Space is limited to 4, so email shannon@newbyart.com to reserve your spot!

     

     

     

     

     

    We provide:

    all equipment (hot plate, heat guns, metal tins)

    encaustic wax (limited supply of colors)

    brushes

    collage and mixed media items

    carving tools and stencils

    oil pastels

     

     

    You provide:

    a surface to work on

    we recommend wood panels from David Byrd or Dick Blick

    additional wax (optional)

    we recommend encaustic wax from Swans or R&FPaints

    or purchase as needed from us at $15 / lb (natural yellow or white)

    additional materials to personalize your project (optional)

    a snack or your favorite beverage if you'd like!

     

     

    Studio Location:

    Golden Belt Complex

    Studio 103 (in building 3)

    807 East Main St

    Durham, NC  27701

     

     

    * Please note: this is not an encaustic workshop.  Some feedback will be available, but please come with adequate knowledge of the materials and process.  If you are new to encaustics, you can find information about our upcoming workshops here.

     

  • April 28th (All day)

    Intro to Encaustics

    Ever heard of painting with beeswax?  In this class, we will cover the basic techniques of encaustic painting.  Each student will walk away with 3 mini pieces of art, and a knowledge of how to set up their own encaustic studio.  No previous experience required.   Space is limited to 4.

     

     

     

     

     


    Topics we will cover:

                History of encaustic painting

                Materials and Safety concerns

                Heat tools and fusing

                Mixing colors

              Working in layers

       Beginner techniques

     

     

    Price:

     $225 includes all basic supplies and handouts.  There will be opportunity to purchase supplemental supplies on site.

     

    Schedule:  

    10-12 pm Introduction and first tries at layering and fusing  

    12-1   pm Lunch break

    1-5   pm Demo of techniques, work time

     

    Location:

    Golden Belt Complex

    Studio 103 (in building 3)

    807 East Main St

    Durham, NC 27701

     

     

    Registration:

    Payment is required in full to reserve your spot in the workshop.  All registrations are processed through Paypal.  Please note that a 15% sales tax will be added before checkout.  Once the payment has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email and further instructions.

     

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  • May 5th, 01:00pm - 05:00pm

    Encaustic Collage Workshop

    In this class, we will work with paper, photographs and small 2-D items to build encaustic collages.   Each student will work on two pieces and will gain experience working with composition, color, and mixed media.  Some encaustic experience necessary.  Students are encouraged to bring along any found objects, photographs or papers of interest.

     

     

     

     

     

    Topics we will cover:

                Building an interesting collage

                Preparing substrate

                Layering and fusing

                Experimentation (paper, wire, found objects, organic matter, photographs)

           

     

    Price: 

     $150 includes all basic supplies and handouts.  There will be opportunity to purchase supplemental supplies on site.

     

    Location:

    Golden Belt Complex

    Studio 103 (in building 3)

    807 East Main St
    Durham, NC 27701 

     

     

    Registration:

    Payment is required in full to reserve your spot in the workshop.  All registrations are processed through Paypal.  Please note that a 15% sales tax will be added before checkout.  Once the payment has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email and further instructions.

     

     

     


     

  • May 12th, 01:00pm - 05:00pm

    Mom & Me Encaustic Collage

    This Mother's Day, bring your child and discover the wonderful world of wax!  Together, you'll work on an encaustic collage -- piecing together bits of paper, fabric, trinkets - you name it!  To further personalize your project, please bring any additional items you'd like to embed in your collages, or just come and use what's available!  

     

    Price: 

     $200 includes all basic supplies for one adult + one child (aged 12+) to create a unique encaustic collage.  There will be opportunity to purchase supplemental supplies on site.  


    Location:

    Golden Belt Complex

    Studio 103 (in building 3)

    807 East Main St

    Durham, NC 27701

     

     

    Registration:

    Payment is required in full to reserve your spot in the workshop.  All registrations are processed through Paypal.  Please note that a 15% sales tax will be added before checkout.  Once the payment has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email and further instructions.

     


  • July 16th, 09:00am - July 20th, 12:00pm

    Altered Books (6th-8th grade)

    * Week-long summer class for rising 6th-8th graders *

     

    Librarians beware! In this class, we will study the evolution of the book as an art object and look at some contemporary examples of altered books. Learn to dissect, tear, fold and cut books and bring them to life in a unique sculpture. You’ll never look at a book the same way again!

    Each student is encouraged to bring a book of their choice (that they don’t mind getting completely torn up) to further personalize their project.

     

    Location: Art Space |  201 E Davie St | Raleigh, NC | 27601

    Registration begins Feb 1st.  For more information and to sign up, visit the Art Space website.  

     

  • July 21st, 01:00pm - 05:00pm

    Encaustic 3-D Workshop

    Do you think in 3-D?  Do you enjoy the smell of beeswax?  In this class, we will experiment with various materials in the encaustic process.   Each student will work on 1-2 pieces and will gain experience working with fibers, wire armatures, paper and found objects.  Some encaustic experience necessary. 

     

     

     

     

     


    Topics we will cover:

                Working off the panel

                Thinking archival

                Experimentation (fibers, yarn, paper, wire, found objects, etc)



     

    Price: 

    Students are encouraged to bring along any found objects of interest.

     $150 includes all basic supplies and handouts.  There will be opportunity to purchase supplemental supplies on site.  


     

    Location:

    Golden Belt Complex

    Studio 103 (in building 3)

    807 East Main St
    Durham, NC 27701 

     

     

    Registration:

    Payment is required in full to reserve your spot in the workshop.  All registrations are processed through Paypal.  Please note that a 15% sales tax will be added before checkout.  Once the payment has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email and further instructions.

     


     

     

  • August 10th, 06:00pm - August 12th, 06:00pm

    Beginner Encaustic Class

    Weekend adult workshop (ages 16+) for beginner level encaustic.

    More information TBA

     

     

     

    Location: Art Space |  201 E Davie St | Raleigh, NC | 27601

    Registration begins Feb 1st.  For more information and to sign up, visit the Art Space website.  


     

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