Wagner began working with the encaustic medium in 1992, seeking a material that would both maintain transparency and support heavy collage materials.  With a background mainly in oil painting and mixed media, it wasn't until 1995 that she had become skilled enough with encaustic to have her first exhibition.  Since then, she has been sought out to teach, demonstrate, speak and consult on encaustic at a number of institutions.

Workshop information is also now available on the Wagner Encaustics website.  There, you will find more information, learn about our paints and link back to this site.

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Full Day Comprehensive
This workshop combines Beginning and Intermediate into one full day.  Learn the basics, it's history and various application methods.  Then later in the day, use collage materials or anything you bring to class you would like to experiment with.  $185 fee includes all materials. Click here to sign up.
 
Saturday August 1 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

*$50 depoist required to hold your space.  This deposit is non-refundable however, the deposit can be applied to a future class should you need to cancel.  24 hours notice required for cancellation.

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Weekend Wax Immersion Workshop
This class is designed for experienced artists with an emphasis on collage, mixed media and specific techniques such as stenciling, adhereing photos and wax transfer. Demonstration of other fusing tools such as the wood burning and wax pen tool for creating incised and relief lines.  Participants are encouraged to bring works in progress and specific project ideas, collage materials or any tools or brushes you like using. Maximum of three participants. $275 includes equipment and materials though you are encouraged to bring larger work surfaces if you want to work larger than the 8" x 8" panels provided.  Click here to sign up.
 
Saturday and Sunday August 29 & 30

*$50 deposit required to hold your space. This deposit is non-refundable. Deposit can be applied to a future class should you need to cancel. 24 hours notice required for cancellation.

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Encaustic Epicure
This two day comprehensive workshop was designed with the epicurial in mind as you will learn the traditional techniques of this ancient medium and combine it with more contemporary methods and approaches.  

The two-day workshop begins with a demonstration of the tools and materials of encausitc followed by a slide presentation.  Course handouts and class demonstrations will give students hands on knowledge of tool use, thinning and tinting colors, making encaustic medium, fusing, palette preparation and application.

The class will also include samples of work and an informatiive talk on the history of the medium with texts and material resources on hand for perusal and discussion.

On the second day, with knowledge of basic tool handling and application, students can choose their own approach to integerate collage and mixed media.  Xerox transfer using water and embossing fabric will be demonstrated.  As the class progresses, there will be one on one critiques followed by a short critique and discussion at the end of the day.  Wagner Encaustics paints will be available for purchase at a 10% off sudent  

Oregon College of Art & Craft
Saturday and Sunday November 7 & 8, 2009

Saturday and Sunday December 5 & 6, 2009
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Encaustic Monotype

This workshop will cover all the basic rudiments of encaustic, its history, application methods, tools, fusing, inlaying and incising lines. This particular introduction to encaustic is unique in a couple of ways; first, encaustic is applied to a plexi-glass printing plate rather than the traditional birch panel; second, it merges encaustic's natural resistance to moisture making it ideal for printmaking. After a short demonstration, participants will be able to experiment with inlaying and incising techniques on a provided 12" x 12" re-useable plate to create textured collagaphs ready for color application and printing the next day.

The next day, we will apply water based inks, painting or rolling them onto the encaustic plates, then we will print them using a press. Participants are encouraged to bring any tools or brushes you like using. Two sheets of proofing paper included. Good printing paper is available for purchase, you pay for what
you use at the end of the workshop.  

Rogue Gallery and Art Center, Medford OR
Saturday and Sunday September 19 & 20 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2009 (FULL)


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Cancellation & Liability Policies

*All deposits are non-refundable but can be applied to a future class should you need to

cancel.

*Deposits are non-refundable for canceling more than once.

*Seven days notice required for cancellation.

*Deposit is fully refundable should instructor need to cancel class due to low enrollment.

*All workshops available for ages 16 and up.

*Upon purchasing workshop, you hold Elise Wagner, LLC and Wagner Encaustics, Inc. free from any liability in the event of accident or injury to yourself or your person