Helen DeRamus

Encaustic Workshops and Private Instruction


Supplies:  For the Encaustic workshops, you will bring your own support paper or board, or both. All  encaustic hot tools and paints will be available.  There will be demonstrations of techniques and handouts. When you register, I will send you suggestions on supports and provide further info.

Workshop I :         "Collage Festival"
                                        The focus  is on a comprehensive look at the many mediums compatible with the encaustic                                                                                             technique:including fabric, paper, pastel, watercolor, ink, charcoal....too many to list.               
                                         Saturday, September 25 & Sunday, September 26, 2010
                                         1PM - 4:00 PM each day
                                         $250.00 for the two days

Workshop II:         "The Basics"                            
                                          You'll learn what tools are required, how to make mediums and paint and see demos of the                                                                                               basics. Plus you'll have hands on experience with the encaustic materials... All you need to                                                                                             to know to get started.
                                          Saturday or Sunday, October 9th and 10th, 2010 (Each day the same presentation)
                                          1PM -4PM each day
                                          $100.00 for the day
Workshop III:     "Photo Encaustics"
                                        Two full days exploring the many ways to use photographs with encaustic including                                                                                                            transfers, silk photos, and the use of the traditional image. Learn to make mediums and how to                                                                                      fuse your work for the best possible image.
                                         Saturday and Sunday, October 24th and 25th, 2010
                                          1 PM to 4PM each day
                                          $250.00 for the two days
Workshops IV:     "Exploring Abstractions"
                                         A workshop focused on the abstract image in image making using a variety of drawing techniques                                                                                as well as painting techniques.  The exercises are designed to push you to imagery that is new,                                                                                       challenging  and exciting. If you want to look at imagery in a brand new way, come experiment                                                                                     with methods and materials. You will need a large drawing pad, all other materials provided.
                                         Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday November 3rd, 2010    
                                          1PM to 4PM each day.
                                          $75.00 per day

Helen DeRamus Studio is located in the Artisan Resource Center (directions are on the site) easily accessible from downtown Atlanta and from the north as well, 585 Cobb Parkway South, Suite G-2, Marietta, Georgia 30060
Phone: 770.378.003
Encaustic Workshops