12 hours @ $350.00

Join us for a special Oregon Coast reunion of Wags & Pags with visiting artist Jane Pagliarulo! Elise Wagner and Jane Pagliarulo taught together for eight years bringing Wax Collagraph Printmaking to Portland, Connecticut and Cape Cod. Both Italian Jersey Girls, Elise brings her encaustic painting tools and techniques and Jane brings her master printer skills. Jane cut her teeth as an artist contract printing at the prestigious Hand Graphics in Santa Fe. She is the real deal and we hope you can join us!

NEW DATES ADDED!
The Wags & Pags Wax Collagraph Reunion
November 8 & 9

This class combines the techniques and approaches of both printmaking and encaustic painting to produce richly textured intaglio prints. It is the perfect introduction to the process if you are thinking about coming to the 2026 Printmaking & Encaustic Retreat in Mexico.

Create plates from marks and textures applied with wax. In this class, we use both traditional plexiglas and flat Ampersand Claybord as the printing plate to learn the advantages of printing with each. We use non-toxic soy and honey based Akua Inks on Japanese papers and Evolon microfiber.

Wagner is a member of the Speedball Professional Network

Elise Wagner In-Person WorkshopsEncaustic Collagraph Printmaking

Materials Provided:

Takach 24” x 48 Etching Press
Akua Inks
ink knives
glass palettes
clean up
sink
trash
etching needles
textiles
wiping cloth
brayers
newsprint
blotting paper
stencil brushes
encaustic paint
encaustic heated and hand tools

Materials Needed:

Most of the materials needed are on this list.
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2 matching 1/8” plexiglas (8” x 8”, 8” x 10” or 10” x 10”) beveled is preferred but not necessary
These can be found at your local plastics place or on Amazon. Sometimes, your local frame shop will have good scraps of 1/8” plexiglas as well.

Bring any templates or textiles you would like to emboss into your printing plate.
The studio is fully equipped with most everything but feel free to bring any other tools you prefer using with encaustic.

You can also purchase materials at our local art supply store in Astoria
Fine Art Supply

Your experience in class will be right on the water at Pier 11 Studio in Astoria, Oregon. A beautiful albeit distracting view of ships passing and sea lions frolicking awaits to inspire you. Some of the workshops are scheduled the weekend of the Astoria Art Walk, which is the second Saturday of each month so, you will have a chance to be immersed in the creative culture here on the Northern Oregon Coast. Plan a fun trip with a friend for a workshop to get a taste of the local and vibrant creative community here.

Need accommodations while taking my workshop in Astoria? I recommend you take a look at these AirBnb stays! Text Host Jimbo before booking and mention you are taking a workshop with Elise Wagner and get 20% off.

Carruthers Loft This is a gorgeous apartment in a historic building two blocks from the studio above Caurruthers Restaurant.

Astoria Loft Downtown More suitable for groups of 3 or more, this beatiful loft showcases the work of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most renowned artists. Centrally located behind Imogen Gallery where Elise’s work is on display.

Additional options in the immediate area ranging in price.
The Bowline Hotel $$$ on the water and next door to the studio.

Cannery Pier $$$ a one mile walk to the studio.

The Norblad $$ five blocks from the studio.

Holiday Inn Express $$a 3/4 mile walk along the river to the studio.

The Commodore Hotel $$ two blocks from the studio, Broder Restaurant on ground floor.

The Atomic Motel $a 1/2 mile walk to the studio.

Astoria Riverwalk Inn $$ 1.5 mile walk to the studio.

Best Western $$ at Pier 39, 2 mile walk to the studio.