Books about encaustics:
A Studio Guide to Encaustics by Jason McGrady
Embracing Encaustics by Linda Womack
The Art of Encaustic Painting by Joanne Mattera
Beginner’s Guide to Encaustics Tutorial by Shannon Newby
Video Documentary
Sister Bee is a lyrical documentary about six beekeepers who encounter startling beauty and spiritual truth in their work with honeybees. By Laura Tyler
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SUPPLIES
Art panels:
An etsy-exclusive and fantastic prices. Will do custom sizes! By Woodworkdesigns
Encaustic paints:
Home made wax by Newbyart
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Calls for Encaustic Art
1.Hot for Wax Show, PA
York Arts
10 North Beaver Street
York, PA 17401
Call to encaustic artists:
All encaustic artists seeking a contemporary non-profit exhibition venue are encouraged to submit works for exhibition later this year. The exhibition will feature pieces created using encaustic techniques, resulting in a showing of rich, vibrant, textural works. EXHIBITION DATES: October 8 – November 21, 2009. Entry fee.
Deadline for submission:
July 15, 2009
For a full prospectus on this opportunity, contact Jess McPherson at gallerydirector@yorkarts.org
York Arts website: www.yorkarts.org
2. ”Encaustic, an Ancient Medium Rediscovered”
This show is open to receive submissions. The due date is June 1, 2009. Please join us at the reception on Sunday September 13 1-4 pm.
This show is open to artists working in Encaustic in 2D only. Francesca is looking for encaustic incorporated completely or partially in the work and a variety of techniques and styles. At least 4 works should be submitted per artist. Submissions may be sent in either electronic, CD, slides.
Send submissions for the “Encaustic, an Ancient Medium Rediscovered” show to:
Francesca Azzara
c/o Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling Road
Watchung, NJ 07069
wacenter@optonline.net
Website: www.watchungarts.org
3. Encaustic Group Show
Woman Made Gallery Chicago, IL
Check out Woman Made Gallery’s information here.
CALL FOR ARTWORK: Cross Pollination
Exhibition Dates: November 20 – December 17, 2009
Open to works in encaustic wax or encaustic as a component of mixed media, by women artists from the international community.
The honey bee is a wonderful team player (beeswax is the main element of the encaustic wax technique) and all of the worker bees are female! Cross Pollination honors these powerful “little women” and invites individual and collaborative creations.
Please include an artist statement and a $24 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642.
Juror: Laurel Delaney
Traveling and experiencing other cultures has had a major impact on Laurel Delaney’s art. With her recent move to Arizona she has embarked upon a new series of work influenced by the many Native American tribes in the region.
Delaney is an exhibiting artist and writer and volunteers in local art based outreach programs. She has a BA from Dominican University in River Forest and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. Delaney also teaches workshops in encaustic wax techniques as an affiliate of R&F Paints in Kingston, New York. For more information visit: www.laureldelaney.net.
Entry Deadline: September 10, 2009
Notifications: October 2, 2009
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ENCAUSTIC CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Ongoing 1 day and 5-week courses Fergus, Ontario
BEE member, Supriasdesigns1 teaches a variety of classes and workshops. Check out her website for more details.
Ongoing workshops Portland, Oregon
Artist and author Linda Womack conducts workshops out of her home studio in Portland. For more information, check here.
Ongoing workshops Portland, OR
Amy Stoner also teaches out of her home studio and you can find dates and times on her webpage.
Classes and workshops, Atlanta, GA
Shannon Newby teaches in conjunction with the Johns Creek Arts Center in Alpharetta, GA and also offers private lessons out of her studio. For more information.
Ongoing workshops offered in Texas
Artist Deanna Wood offers encaustic workshops in her studio from time to time. Fairly inexpensive too!
Myriad of Encaustic Techniques Workshops / Classes Sante Fe, New Mexico
Artist Paula Roland offers various conferences and classes. Be sure to check her unique work out too.
Encaustic workshops Tucson, Arizona
Hosted by Miles Conrad gallery, traveling encaustic workshops are offered from time to time.
Various encaustic classes (mostly out west)
Hosted by International Encaustic Artists
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