2010 Workshops

 

at Kim Bernard's studio in North Berwick, Maine

 

INTRODUCTORY ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS

Encaustic, meaning "to burn in", dates back to 5th Century BC.  Used as a contemporary medium it is a versatile method of painting with a beeswax based paint kept molten on a heated palette.  In this 2 day workshop participants will learn about safe studio set up, how to prepare supports, making encaustic medium, wax application, fusing, color mixing, layering, masking, scraping, etching a line, pigment sticks, graphite and Xerox image transfers, collage and embedding, incorporating found objects, impasto modeling wax and see a slide presentation on the history and contemporary use of encaustic.  Demonstrations are introduced between work blocks allowing students ample time to experiment with techniques.  Limit 8 students. 

July 31 & Aug 1, Sat-Sun, 9-5, Workshop: 195-, Supplies: 75-

“NEXT LEVEL” ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS

In this 2 day workshop participants will learn to build your own supports, different approaches to preparing support surfaces, fuse with a variety of tools and techniques, mix your own encaustics with pigments, create transparent layers and glaze effects, scraping & scribing, building texture, creating monotypes, assemblage, stenciling & pouring techniques.  Limit 8 students.

July 10 & 11, Sat-Sun, 9-5, Workshop: 195-, Supplies: 75-

Aug 7 & 8, Sat-Sun, 9-5, Workshop: 195-, Supplies: 75-

EXPLORING DIMENSIONALITY ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS

In this 2 day workshop participants will embed and "fossilize" materials into wax, build texture and create relief surfaces using clay impressions and work 3 dimensionally using clay and plaster casting and mold making methods to create dimensional surfaces and wax multiples.  Limit 8 students.  

August 14 & 15, Sat-Sun, 9-5, Workshop: 195-, Supplies: 75-

August 21 & 22, Sat-Sun, 9-5, Workshop: 195-, Supplies: 75-

THE CREATIVE HABIT

This 2 day intensive workshop is designed for emerging artists who want to advance to the next level both creatively and professionally.  Participants should be prepared to bring actual work for critique, digital images, a first draft of their artist's statement, bio and resume, be prepared to examine their studio practice, accept critical feedback on their work and professional development guidance.  Work sessions will be broken up with optional yoga, meditation and dark chocolate breaks. Catered lunch provided.  Limit 8 participants. 

Aug 28 & 29, Sat-Sun, 9-5, 220-

PAYMENT

*1/2 deposit payable upon registration  *Directions and a list of what to bring will be emailed prior to class

PLACES TO STAY…

Academy Inn, South Berwick, http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/me/s/mes9601.htm, 10 minutes away

Angel of the Berwicks, North Berwick, http://www.angeloftheberwicks.com/, 2 minutes away

Wells & Ogunquit Beaches are only 20 min away, lots of places to stay there…

Dover, NH is also 15-20 minutes away, may be less expensive since it’s not near the beach, good restaurants, etc

Portsmouth, NH is 30 minutes away, lots of fun,, great restaurants, shopping, lively!

If you on a budget and you want me to help pair with another student, let me know.

 

Feel free to contact me with questions or to register at 207-676-2138 or info@kbernard.com

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