Supplies Provided
Beveled 1/8" plexiglas, you will need two of these that are the same size.
Rives BFK 250gsm available for purchase by the sheet (quartered to 15" x 11").
Evolon Microfiber 8.5" x 11" sheets.
Wagner Collagraph White Wax, encaustic hand tools, hotplate.
Akua inks, brayers, ink knives, press, newsprint, tissue, clean-up.
Supplies To Bring
6" x 6" Claybord Panels, these come in sets of four.
1/2" & 3/4" stencil brushes or a set.
Sketchbook, templates, stencils.
woven textiles and fibers.
tacking iron.
1/2 sheet or package of Kozo paper or a package.
Most of the materials can be acquired at your local art supply store, Amazon or at this Blick U list.
Astoria also has a great art supply store 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 (resale)
Note: Watch this site regularly, used presses sell very fast. You are looking for an Etching Press,
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 first check availability at this AirBnb!
Carruthers Loft This is a gorgeous apartment in a historic building two blocks from the studio above Caurruthers Restaurant.
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.
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.