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Encaustic collagraph plate made of clear plexiglass random white lines and bubble of wax
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The Wags & Pags Wax Collagraph Printmaking Reunion

$350.00

This is going to be a super blast for eight lucky students!

Join us for a special reunion of Wags & Pags with visiting artist Jane Pagliarulo!

Elise Wagner and Jane Pagliarulo (Wags & Pags), refined the wax collagraph printmaking method and taught Wax Collagraph Printmaking together for eight years in Portland, Connecticut, Sitka, Manzanita and Cape Cod. They both also presented Wax Collagraph Printmaking at the SGCI and International Encaustic Conferences. Elise has also taught the method in New York, London, Victoria B.C. and Mexico. Both Italian Jersey Girls, each bring their area of expertise to the table; Elise her encaustic painting tools and techniques and Jane, her master printmaking 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!

When you do join us at Pier 11 Studio in historic Astoria, Oregon be ready for breathtaking and inspiring views as you create while literally hovering over the mighty Columbia River! This one is worth traveling for!

Traditionally in printmaking, a “collagraph” is a collaged printing plate. Wagner developed this particular unique approach to printmaking which replaces the collage on the plate with a specially formulated white encaustic wax. This class combines the techniques and approaches of both printmaking and encaustic painting to produce richly textured intaglio prints. Create plates from marks and embossed textiles into wax using handmade Wagner Encaustic Collagraph White.

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

Date:

This is going to be a super blast for eight lucky students!

Join us for a special reunion of Wags & Pags with visiting artist Jane Pagliarulo!

Elise Wagner and Jane Pagliarulo (Wags & Pags), refined the wax collagraph printmaking method and taught Wax Collagraph Printmaking together for eight years in Portland, Connecticut, Sitka, Manzanita and Cape Cod. They both also presented Wax Collagraph Printmaking at the SGCI and International Encaustic Conferences. Elise has also taught the method in New York, London, Victoria B.C. and Mexico. Both Italian Jersey Girls, each bring their area of expertise to the table; Elise her encaustic painting tools and techniques and Jane, her master printmaking 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!

When you do join us at Pier 11 Studio in historic Astoria, Oregon be ready for breathtaking and inspiring views as you create while literally hovering over the mighty Columbia River! This one is worth traveling for!

Traditionally in printmaking, a “collagraph” is a collaged printing plate. Wagner developed this particular unique approach to printmaking which replaces the collage on the plate with a specially formulated white encaustic wax. This class combines the techniques and approaches of both printmaking and encaustic painting to produce richly textured intaglio prints. Create plates from marks and embossed textiles into wax using handmade Wagner Encaustic Collagraph White.

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

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 Blick U list.


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

About Etching Presses…

If you do not have an etching press and are considering one, I recommmend you start with a small one like some of those listed at the Blick and Conrad links below.

Links:

Takach Press Co (my model)

Takach Press Co (resale)
Note: Watch this site regularly, used presses sell very fast. You are looking for an Etching Press,

Conrad Machine Company

Blick

I have the Blick Baby Press Package which works pretty good for small works.


ACCOMMODATIONS

Some of the workshops are scheduled the weekend of the Astoria Art Walk, which is the second Saturday of each month. 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.

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.

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.