For over 30 years the Grünewald Guild has served as a creative and innovative example to the world of the transformative power of art and the sacred within the context of community. We are an ecumenical Christian community that embraces people of all journeys and traditions, serving as a sanctuary for their exploration of art, faith and the mystery of creation.
Wax and Wane is the first event of its kind at the Grünewald Guild. Through a combination of workshops and presentations, participants will be exposed to basic, intermediate and advanced techniques in working with encaustic medium. Sessions will cover a wide range of interests in both 2-D and 3-D applications. The variety of classes and presentations will appeal and be beneficial for both those who may have never done encaustic art before, as well as those who have and are interested in honing their skills and technique.
The retreat begins on Friday, March 25, at 2 PM and will end on Sunday, March 27, at 6:30 PM. The package price includes lodging, all workshops, an encaustic kit and meals through Sunday lunch. For those interested, an "extra night" option is also available at an additional cost which will allow you to participate in open studio sessions Sunday evening and all day Monday. The extra cost covers your additional night, as well as Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast. Open studio time is free and additional materials can be purchased as they are used. For locals or people who do not require lodging and/or meals, prices are: $50/WORKSHOP and $10/PRESENTATION
After registering for the retreat you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to reserve your spot in specific workshops and presentations. Below is a PDF that covers some of the questions you may have regarding the retreat, materials, etc. If you have any unanswered questions, please feel free to contact us.
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02:00pm - 05:00pm Shannon Kathryn |
WORKSHOP Intro to EncausticThe hot-wax process, called "encaustic" has been around since at least 50 AD. In this class, we will cover numerous aspects of the rich history of encaustic: materials, safety concerns, layering, fusing and color mixing. Some time will be given for students to begin experimenting. Tuition covers the cost the basic materials, including 1 pound of encaustic medium. Students will be expected to bring any supplemental items (extra encaustic medium can be brought with the student or purchased from the instructors upon arrival). This is a highly recommended workshop for those interested in the rest of the weekend’s offerings, but have not worked with encaustic before. No previous experience needed in order to participate.
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| 05:30pm - 06:30pm |
Dinner |
| 06:45pm - 07:45pmShannon |
PRESENTATION From Start to Finish: Planning your encaustic pieceWhat are some of the unique challenges to working with wax? How do I start and finish a piece? How can I make what I see in my head using the encaustic medium? In this presentation, we will cover some basic principles of design and composition, color theory (as related to encaustic), and concept development.
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| 08:00pm - 08:45pmLeah |
PRESENTATION The Buzz: The complicated and beautiful life of beesThis visual presentation is explores the life force behind the medium encaustic artists love to use! We will first examine bee anatomy and their unique bio-processes and behaviors. Next we'll look at the form and function of a variety of natural beehives and man-made beekeeping methods. We'll also check out some sweet examples of artist who are doing "cross-species" collaborations with bees. By the end, we'll all be buzzing with inspiration for the weekend!
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| 09:00pm - 10:00pm |
Film Screening: Sister BeeSister Bee is a lyrical documentary about six beekeepers who find beauty and wonderment in their work with honeybees. Beekeeping is more than a hobby for the beekeepers of Sister Bee. It’s a source of laughter, learning and connecting with the natural world. The film follows the arc of the beekeeping year beginning with spring queens and ending with the fall honey harvest.
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| 08:00am - 09:00am |
Breakfast |
| 09:00am - 11:30amKathryn |
WORKSHOP Line WorkLearn how to control the encaustic medium in this workshop that will teach a variety of techniques using tape, carving tools, stencils and string. We will discover how to make clean lines to balance out the natural movement and flow of hot wax, and explore a range of ways to introduce crisp lines and shape into our encaustic work.
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10:00am - 11:00am Shannon Leah |
PRESENTATION None of Your BeeswaxWhat are the different formulas for making encaustic medium? Does all beeswax look golden yellow? Are there other types of waxes? Do I need to use pharmaceutical grade wax for encaustic? In this presentation, we will address some of the common questions and concerns of wax types, grades, coloration issues and common encaustic formulas.
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| 12:00pm - 01:00pm |
Lunch |
| 01:00pm - 03:30pmBecky |
WORKSHOP Encaustic Collage: Hot Tips and Cool TricksTogether we will peel back the layers to discover what it takes to design and build a fabulous collage. We'll start out with a quick look at a variety of collage styles to see what grabs us, discover some helpful tips and tricks, and then we'll dig right in and experiment with the unique possibilities of mixing collage and wax.
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| 02:00pm - 03:00pmKathryn |
PRESENTATION Inspiring Encaustic WorkCome see the depth and breadth of possibilities in the encaustic medium. In this presentation we will see and discuss the work of many contemporary encaustic artists, including work in sculpture, paper, fiber, and 2D painting.
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| 03:30pm - 05:30pm |
Open StudiosPractice some of the new techniques you have learned. Pay per materials used. |
| 05:30pm - 06:30pm |
Dinner |
| 07:00pm - 09:00pm |
Concert and Group Art ShowThis will be taking place at nearby Mountain Springs Lodge and is open to the public. A great chance to view art pieces by Guild artists, enjoy wonderful food prepared by our own chef Nathan, as well as take in some fantastic live music. A donation of $3 will get you into the event. |
| 09:00am - 10:00am |
Morning Matins |
| 10:00am - 11:00am |
Brunch |
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11:00am - 12:00pm Shannon Kathryn Leah Becky |
Panel DiscussionEach instructor will share a little bit about how they came to work in encaustic, things they have learned along the way and what they wished they knew before starting. We will also be fielding any questions (both general and specific) from retreat participants. |
| 01:00pm - 03:30pmPatricia |
WORKSHOP Leaving Your MarkBurning, digging, scraping, scuffing, transferring, rubbing, impressing. In this workshop, non-traditional techniques of mark-making will be explored, so come and play at your own risk!
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04:00pm - 06:30pm Shannon Kathryn |
WORKSHOP Encaustic SculptureIn this workshop, we’ll look at some advanced techniques for working in 3-D. We will cover building armatures, casting, and dipping cloth and paper in wax to form sculptures.
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| 06:30pm - 07:30pm |
Dinner (EXTRA NIGHT) |
| 07:30pm - 11:00pm |
Open Studios (EXTRA NIGHT)Pay per materials used. |
| 09:00am - 10:00am |
Breakfast (EXTRA NIGHT) |
| 10:00am - 04:00pm |
Open Studios (EXTRA NIGHT)Pay per materials used. |
