Many of you have requested information about classes. Although I will be teaching very informal 1/2 day classes in my studio beginning early next year…in the meantime or in addition, I strongly encourage those of you interested in learning about encaustics or those of you ready to enhance your knowledge in encaustic techniques to take one or more of Paula Roland’s classes. She’s an outstanding instructor and what a nice way to spend some time in New Mexico or Tucson, Arizona.
Paula Roland’s Workshops The open Studio, LLC
2009 Schedule
All workshops taught by Paula Roland
Intro to Encaustic Monotypes, Conrad Wilde Gallery, Tucson, AZ
February 21-23, 2009
March 1- 2, 2009
Contact Conrad Wilde Gallery for information and registration.
http://www.custom-encaustics.com/schedule_class.html
Advanced Seminar and Retreat at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
April 30- May 8, 2009
Tuition $1090 Materials Fe $80
http://www.paularoland.com/schedule.htm
Intermediate Encaustic Workshop, Santa Fe, NM
October 1-8, 2009
Tuition $1230 Materials Fee $55
http://www.paularoland.com/schedule.htm
Encaustic Monoytpe and Beyond R&F Handmade Paints, Kingston, NY (in conjunction with Paula’s Solo Show)
December 1-4, 2009
Contact R&F for registration and information. http://www.rfpaints..com/2-WorkShops/paula_roland.htm
What a great evening at Bay6. Roxi spoke about the history of encaustics, showed work from her students, her own artwork and demonstrated many techniques. Roxi is an artist and art educator. She was the Executive Director of the Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation northwest of San Antonio, and established their studio school in 2006. She was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Texas in San Antonio for fifteen years, and taught at Trinity University, the Southwest School of Art & Craft, and the Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence, Italy. She began working in encaustic painting in 1993, and has taught numerous courses and workshops in the medium. She holds a BFA and MFA degrees in Fine Arts and currently resides and pursues her studio work in Austin, Texas.
The Austin and San Antonio chapters of TexasWax have colloborated to present,
Fused Expressions. The works seen in the exhibit will display a wide range of experience and a variety of techniques used among our members. Our intent and desire is to engage the audience in a way that will enhance public awareness of encaustics and will encourage viewers to explore the history as well as the rapidly expanding rebirth of encaustics seen in the artworld today.
The show opens Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. at Bay6 Gallery and Studios in Austin. There are 18 artists participating in the show and those artists are:
Kristy Battani (Austin)
Michelle Belto (San Antonio)
Marilyn Fenn (Austin)
Sally Hengst (Austin)
Daphne Holland (Austin)
Maggie Jordan (Austin)
Sharon Kyle Kuhn (Austin)
Terrence Moline (Austin)
Roxi McCloskey Morris (Austin)
Haley Nagy (Austin)
Julie Ogan (San Antonio)
David Pound (Austin)
Beth Preston (San Antonio)
Frankeen Price (San Antonio)
Diane Tally (Austin)
Carolyn Todd (Austin)
Cari Washburn (Austin)
Dan Zinno (Austin)
A special thanks to Sally Hengst for her contribution and work at Jerry’s Artarama on Saturday, August 2nd. Sally was asked to be the docent for the day and she presented our TexasWax/Austin/San Antonio group member’s work in the informal exhibit on Jerry’s “green wall.” The work will be on display through the last week of August and thanks to Sally, Maggie Jordan, Beth Preston, Marilyn Fenn, Michelle Belto, Carolyn Todd, Sharon Kyle Kuhn, Terrence Moline, Steven DaLuz and Kristy Darnell Battani for exhibiting their work. If you haven’t seen the show…it’s a beautiful display of various styles of encaustics.
Even with temperatures rising, several members vacationing with families, others teaching classes and some had scheduling conflicts…our group continued to grow this month in number. Welcome to Scott (and Zandra, the youngest member yet) and Tessa, our newest members. TexasWax/Austin/San Antonio has gained momemtum over the last few months with new members, activities, field trips being planned and now the talk of a documentary film about our group…Wow!! For those of you who missed our meeting…we had a great one. New work was presented by members, a field trip to AMOA is planned and several members brought stunning new work to the meeting. Congrats to Terrence on his encaustic work…he brought several terrific pieces….way to go!!! and thanks to him for the fabulous muffins he brought to the meeting as well.
All of our members will be part of the show in November, “Fused Expressions.” In addition, our TexasWax/Austin/San Antonio’s members will display encaustic work throughout the month of August at Jerry’s Artarama just off I-35. Stop by and take a look–it will be on the front and back walls at Jerry’s. Also, Sharon will be demonstrating encaustic monotypes on August 2nd at Jerry’s from 12-3 p.m. Would love to see you there.
Our next meeting will be held on August 16th at 10:30 and will end at 12:30 p.m. This will be the last collaborative meeting for awhile with our San Antonio friends….congrats to Michelle Belto on starting the TexasWax/San Antonio group. They will begin meeting in San Antonio in September and although we will continue to collaborate together in many ways, they will become a separate group. Michelle and I are planning a workshop for the 4 groups (Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio) to be held in San Antonio in the fall. Details will follow later. Again, we will miss our San Antonion members at the Austin monthly meetings but will continue to talk on the forum and will see you in the fall at the workshop/retreat.
Also….congrats and thanks to Marilyn Fenn and Daphne Holland. They were featured artists in the recent Netroots Nation Conference/Texas Kaos show held at Bay6 Gallery on July 19th.
What a great group we have created. It gets better and better each month.
