Encaustics with Maralyn Wilson

Maralyn Wilson’s beginner’s encaustic workshop focuses on the basics of painting with media made from hot beeswax, resin and pigment. This luminous paint offers many unique characteristics; a virtually immediate drying time allowing colors to be layered in rapid succession, the opportunity to carve into the paint or imbed various textures & images, and the ability to rework the image as many times as you like! Unlike most art workshops, students will leave with several beautiful and finished works of art.

Sat. May 11th, 10am – 4pm. $145, some supplies included, lunch included.

ArtBAR! update

Forstall Art presents ArtBar for Winter 2013.

Bring your friends and family to observe and connect with artists as you enjoy food and wine! ArtBar showcases professional artists and helps you learn by watching them paint or draw. A Q&A session will follow each demo. Whether you’re an artist or not, wine, cheese and art are the perfect way to enjoy a winter evening. Interested in trying new medium? ArtBar is a also your chance to try out a variety of media before investing in supplies. Come and play at Artbar!

The Book as Art Object with Doug Baulos

Explore modern reinventions of worked long stitch binding with artist Doug Baulos. Using original images and calligraphy we will work with a variety of spine constructions and expose the creative potential of the book/journal as an artistic object. Technical construction will be merged with conceptual intent in the creation of an expressive book form both pictorially and structurally. In this workshop participants will make a codex with rigid covers and multiple variations of spine treatments. Participants will learn various expressive techniques towards making an exciting and archival book/journal, envelope for collection, and object of art.

 Sat., March 9, 10am-4pm. $75, Supplies needed, lunch included.