Beyond the Cover: Beeswax Meets Mica,
An Altered Book Assemblage
An encaustic intensive class
Session 1: Thurs. July 21st, 2 p.m. to Sunday July 24th, Noon
Session 2: Monday July 25th, 2 pm. to Thurs. July 28th, Noon
Using the luminous elements of beeswax, the organic shimmery properties of mica and the vintage layers of a book, a new structure is birthed in a unique personal assemblage.
en·caus·tic:
A medium consisting of beeswax, resin and oil paints, applied in molten form and then fixed with heat after its application
mica:
A heat resistant group of minerals that can be split easily into thin, transparent sheets
altered book:
A form of mixed media art that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning
assemblage (art):
An artistic process in which a three-dimensional artistic composition is made from putting together a variety of objects
Together, Patrice Baker and Supria Karmakar will be altering books with you to create a unique piece of personal art. We will build spaces in the book to fill with your treasures and trinkets. We will also use transparent mica to create a window in the front cover as well as a page within the book. You will be able to layer ephemera between the sheets of mica for a fascinating effect. Pulling the whole book together with the luscious quality of encaustic.
No experience is necessary.
Cost: $320 for 3 days of hands on fun, $75 supply fee; includes 2 Vegetarian lunches and 2 Vegetarian dinners by the fabulously talented, Resa Lent, chef and owner of Desert Rose in Elora.
Give yourself a creative retreat for three whole days - limited spots. To save your spot in this exciting summer creative session, or for a complete brochure for more information email:info@supriasdesigns.com
