Off the Wall: Encaustic Collage and Assemblage with Sarah Rehmer

Tues-Thurs, September 14-16 | 9am-4pm

Tuition: $470

Concept

Explore the creative possibilities of encaustic collage and assemblage while incorporating dimensional elements into layered mixed media work.

Experience

The workshop begins by familiarizing ourselves with assemblage materials, making sketches, and brainstorming work ideas. Next, dive into creating backgrounds using underpainting and mark-making techniques before exploring the addition of paper - and finally attaching 3D elements. Through daily demonstration and guided instruction, learn a variety of techniques for securely incorporating three-dimensional elements into encaustic pieces. Each day builds on the skills introduced previously, with plenty of opportunities for one-on-one guidance and group discussion. The final day is dedicated to studio time, allowing you to refine your work, ask individual questions, and troubleshoot alongside Sarah.

Instructor

After working in encaustic for over twenty years, Sarah Rehmer is still hungry to find new ways to push and manipulate the material. She encourages her students to learn and make work with an equally open and curious mind. With Sarah as your instructor, you can expect to learn hands-on and try everything at least twice. When not in the studio, she is usually out hiking the trails of a state park. Sarah earned her BA in Graphic Design and Photography from Dominican University and teaches workshops around the country.

Skill Level

This workshop is best suited for artists with some prior encaustic experience or 3D experience.