Thursday, December 30, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Mentoring Emerging Artists
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Two artists expand their artist s' adventure
Friday, August 20, 2021
August workshop for a family of 4
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Special Offer
Monday, July 19, 2021
My Featured Painting
Saatchi Art chose one of my painting to be featured in their New this Week Collection.
It is always interesting to see what their curator choses.
https://www.saatchiart.com/
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
In Studio Workshops
One day private workshop; $275 plus $40 materials fee 10 am to 4pm
Two day private workshop,; $550 $60 material fee
Some artists want the fast track to learning my techniques.
You will work side by side with me in my
studio, creating your own work with direct input,
demos and suggestions from me.
The curriculum will be designed exactly to
fit your needs.
deposit of $100 required.
Workshops in 2021, NO PRICE INCREASE IN 2 YEARS
THESE GROUP CLASSES ARE INTENDED FOR AT LEAST 3 PEOPLE.
If you have 3 or more people interested,
I will plan around your schedule.
THESE ENCAUSTIC GROUP CLASSES
ARE INTENDED FOR AT LEAST 3 PEOPLE.
One Day Workshop:
$135 USD plus $35 materials fee 10 am to 4pm
Two Day Workshop:
$250 USD plus $50 materials fee 10am to 4 pm
Three Day Intensive:
$350 USD plus $60 materials fee. 10 am to 4 pm
A deposit of $100 required at registration.
The remainder of the fee can be paid the first day of class,
in pesos at the exchange rate of the day, or a U.S. check
Day 1 & 2 of the encaustic workshop will cover all the basics,
including information about how to make paint,
about the commercial paints and their applications,
about supports, grounds and techniques:
paint application, fusing, glazing, inscribing
and mixed media approaches, safety, materials,
demos of applying paint, glazing, fusing,
How to get that smooth surface! Introducing mixed media,
creating lines and texture.
I will emphasize how these techniques
can be developed to create a unique encaustic language
for each student.
I will talk (and demo) how to create glaze layers,
as well as some special techniques like inscribing.
You will leave with a printout containing
all the information you need as well as a list of suppliers.
I give participants a thorough introduction to the encaustic medium method.
Artists with backgrounds in almost any medium will find
these workshops are an exciting opportunity
to expand their visual vocabulary with wax.
Some who attend have some familiarity with encaustic,
others don't, but want to expand their artistic experience.
This mix of artists adds to the learning experience
and often inspires all to try new techniques.
In the advanced classes, we focus on
surfacing, embedding, transparencies,
glazing and hot pen, image transfers,
India ink mark making and more.
We will explore combining oil and encaustic and dipping.
You should have several finished paintings after the workshops.
I will supply all the materials, encaustic paint.
brushes, support panels, electric tools,
scrapers and propane torches,
as well as showing how you can make your own paints
and set up your own encaustic studio.
If you want to bring some things to collage you can.
Old drawings or prints or photographs
can combine with encaustic,
but the paper must be porous and not glossy or coated.
Encaustic works with almost anything but acrylic or plastics.
Experiment with all the materials and
create your own finished encaustic paintings in class.
The workshops are held in my home studio
from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. each day.
This allows the participants hundreds of examples
of my encaustic painting over the last 16 years,
including "what not to do!"
Cancellations 2 weeks before the workshop
will receive a full refund.
1 week before, 30% will be refunded.
No deposit refunds after that.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
More Encaustic and Ceramic
Sunday, April 11, 2021
A Private Workshop
I had a wonderful 2 day experience with Cindie last week. We wore masks and there was plenty of fresh air in the studio.
Cindie is a ceramist and wonted to try many encaustic techniques on her un glazed pieces. She also experimented painting flat on a milk paint prepared board.
Because the class was private, I could devote all my time and experience with various encaustic techniques Cindie; and once again I feel I made a new friend.
After the first day 3 different techniques.Sorry, I didn't get the 5 finished faces |
We worked on a metal jello mold to keep the fame of the torch from hitting the table. All my tables are covered in metal. Often I put paper over it to test the density of the colors. |
Studio doors and windows open and ready to work |
She saved the big piece for last
|
She used oil glazes under clear encaustic medium and encaustic paint |
Private workshop:6 hours of individual attention: These are tailored to your needs; anything you want to learn and focus on. I am specializing in private classes, because so much can be accomplished. You can take a cab ( taxis are inexpensive in San Miguel) or drive. Directions on my website; http://www.ezshwan.com/directions-to-studio.html
One day private workshop; $275 plus $40 materials fee 10 am to 4pm
Two day private workshop,; $550 $60 material fee
Some artists want the fast track to learning my techniques.
You will work side by side with me in my
studio, creating your own work with direct input,
demos and suggestions from me.
The curriculum will be designed exactly to
fit your needs.
deposit of $100 required.
Workshops in 2021, NO PRICE INCREASE IN 2 YEARS
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Live Workshops IN 2021
Although I am not posting dates for 2021 group workshops yet,
I feel that I will be able to offer in-studio classes in a few months,
still following health guidelines.
There is fresh air from 3 sides of the studio.
San Miguel is very slow at offering the Covid vaccine,
but we'll see what the future holds.
I miss teaching and meeting new artists and friends.
I still will take one private student at a time.
Private workshop:6 hours of individual attention: These are tailored to your needs; anything you want to learn and focus on. I am specializing in private classes, because so much can be accomplished. You can take a cab ( taxis are inexpensive in San Miguel) or drive. Directions on my website; http://www.ezshwan.com/directions-to-studio.html
One day private workshop; $275 plus $40 materials fee 10 am to 4pm
Two day private workshop,; $550 $60 material fee
Some artists want the fast track to learning my techniques.
You will work side by side with me in my
studio, creating your own work with direct input,
demos and suggestions from me.
The curriculum will be designed exactly to
fit your needs.
deposit of $100 required.
Workshops in 2021, NO PRICE INCREASE IN 2 YEARS
THESE ENCAUSTIC GROUP CLASSES
One Day Workshops:
Two Day Workshops:
Three Day Intensive:
A deposit of $100 required at registration.
Day 1 & 2 of the encaustic workshop will cover all the basics,
In the advanced classes, we focus on
I will supply all the materials, encaustic paint.
If you want to bring some things to collage you can.
Experiment with all the materials and
The workshops are held in my home studio