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Encaustic Collagraph Monoprinting with Elise Wagner
This two-day semi-private workshop in my Portland studio covers the various steps of the Encaustic Collagraph technique that I pioneered, more from a painter's point of view. You will learn some basic rudiments of encaustic and then we will dive in using various common tools of the medium. A comprehensive demonstration will cover applying the wax and use of various encaustic techniques that I married with collagraph as well as dry point etching, mark making, incising, embossing, and the use…
Find out more »The Layered Surface Workshop with Renee LoPresti
In this two day workshop, we will focus on developing surface composition by layering underglazes and glazes directly onto leather hard clay. Custom paper and reusable die-cut vinyl stencils will be used to create layered patterns, shapes, and detailed imagery. Students will be able to explore these techniques directly onto their own wheel-thrown or hand-built surfaces. The techniques and materials used during this workshop have the flexibility to be fired to any temperature/atmosphere. Call Companion Gallery at to book your…
Find out more »18th Annual Summer Apprenticeship Program with Roberto Lugo
For this event, students will hand-build frames for a tile wall sculpture and will paint the tiles and the frames with Speedball underglazes. We love how vivid the colors are, and because the underglaze is opaque, it is especially nice for students that are new to ceramics to work with because they can more easily anticipate what the color will look like after firing. We will also be using Speedball low-fire clear glaze to finish the sculptures.
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Screen Printing on Clay with Jason Burnett
With an emphasis on screen printing, students will learn how Jason Burnett creates image transfers and produces narratives and patterns from using doodles and found materials. Discover how to work through layers of material using various methods including the underglaze transfers, use of slips, resists, and decals. Whether you’re a sculptural, functional or tile-based ceramic artist, come prepared to play! Space is limited to 12. To learn more, click here.
Find out more »Bending the Rules: Printmaking with Akua Inks
An intensive exploration of Akua inks and ink modifiers, become familiar with the context, information, and inspiration to create richly layered monotypes and monoprints in series and variations using soy-based, water-miscible Akua inks. This workshop will cover many approaches to monotype, both traditional and experimental, including: trace transfer, reductive and additive, and viscosity rolls. No toxic fumes and extended workability of the inks make it a liberating experience. If you have experience with soy based inks, come extend you knowledge…
Find out more »Encaustic Collagraph Monoprinting with Elise Wagner
This two-day semi-private workshop in my Portland studio covers the various steps of the Encaustic Collagraph technique that I pioneered, more from a painter's point of view. You will learn some basic rudiments of encaustic and then we will dive in using various common tools of the medium. A comprehensive demonstration will cover applying the wax and use of various encaustic techniques that I married with collagraph as well as dry point etching, mark making, incising, embossing, and the use…
Find out more »Multitasking with Printmaking Materials with Dorothy Cochran
This is a workshop about variety and how to combine different printmaking techniques together to create an exciting image. Working with plexiglass and Yupo (a synthetic paper), artists will learn print processes such encaustic collagraph, drypoint, Akua Carborundum Gel and monotype. Layering plates to print on top of one another yields great depth to the image. Each day will bring surprises and a new strategy to push your work to another level. We will investigate color transparency with Akua Inks, …
Find out more »Hand & Prints–Collaboration Between Form & Surface with Sunshine Cobb & Jason Bige Burnett
In this two-week intensive workshop, Cobb and Burnett invite participants to get their hands dirty and join in the exciting collaboration between ceramic form and surface. Cobb and Burnett will demonstrate their unique approaches to wheel throwing and hand building and show how to personalize work with alteration techniques. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of surface techniques using slips, stamps, screen-printed imagery and sandblasting glaze. Participants can expect creative exercises and critical discussions relative to form…
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