Silkscreen onto Encaustic: Combining Organic and Structural Ideas

Guest Instructor: Jeffrey Hirst
Date: Fri-Sun, Mar 1-3, 2019
Time: 9:00-4:00pm
Location: Studio Joy, 608 E 30th St, Kansas City MO 64109
Full Workshop Fee: $525
Deposit: $300 (remainder due Dec 1)
Supply Fee: $85
Maximum: 16 students

Investigate and explore various approaches to combining screen printing and encaustic, using line and halftone imagery. Use inks, pigment sticks, and tinted gesso to print into/onto encaustic surfaces. A simplified approach towards screenprinting makes this process easy to grasp and unites graphic print elements with painting surfaces and motifs. The class will focus on creating images that incorporate multiple printing passes from both fixed screenprinting stations to freeform printing approaches. With these new techniques, you will be encouraged to focus on achieving your individual, aesthetic goals.

All equipment and supplies will be provided for each student. Designed for students who have encaustic experience, although screen printing experience is not necessary.