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ABOUT
SANTA FE 2008 WORKSHOPS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
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revised 1/30/08
Ghost Ranch 2009: Advanced Seminar and Retreat April 30- May 8, 2009 This is still in the planning stages. Dates may vary slightly, and content and format are subject to change until formal registration begins in September 2008.
About the Advanced Seminar and Retreat at Ghost Ranch, 2009 Something New! For Experienced Encaustic Artists—it’s all about sharing and having LOTS of time to work on your own projects. The premise for this retreat comes directly from Paula’s workshops, where many of the best times have included the generosity of participants sharing ideas and networking. Ghost Ranch is the perfect setting to work on a special project or produce work for a show or new portfolio. You will leave renewed, inspired, with new connections, new skills, and an armload of works. At this retreat there is lots of time to work without interruption, as well as to walk, hike, share, and network, get a massage, or visit Santa Fe galleries. We do the organization and set up. At Ghost Ranch, meals and rooms are provided, and the scenery is stunning!
Each person will be provided with a HotBox pallet and there will be stations of medium and fusing guns or torches spread over 2000+ square feet of studio space, plus outdoor work space. Studios are open 24 hours.
There are 1-2 hour demos each morning on advanced encaustic topics of interest. Nothing is settled but possible topics include: Working with microcrystalline wax, oil and wax, advanced encaustic printmaking, working realistically, wax sculpture/assemblage, mounting paper, encaustic and paper, advanced transfer and collage techniques, etc… Evening sessions consist of info-sharing discussions on topics such as marketing (galleries, portfolios & promo materials; websites, etc.) or efficient studio organization (working large, new tools & equipment, resources, problem solving.) Each session is followed by a brief contribution from other participants who have something to add.
What makes this seminar different from encaustic workshops? For thousands of years, encaustic was essentially a “lost art”, rarely, if ever taught. However, there is now a strong base of advanced encaustic artists who, after years working in their studio, have developed their own ways, or variations of learned ways, with wax, that are not commonly taught in workshops. This seminar is an innovative way to share our combined knowledge. Participants will each give a demonstration of a techniques or share knowledge of skills or not commonly known by other encaustic artists. (No need to give away all your secrets, pick a topic you are comfortable with others knowing)
Why this format? There is a great need for advanced encaustic study. Many artists have appreciated the open atmosphere of sharing that I encourage in my monotype and painting classes and this seminar is another way for us all to expand our knowledge base, pick up tips, learn new resources for materials, refine/develop teaching skills, and on and on…
As many of you know, this Advanced Seminar/Retreat is something I’ve thought about for many, many years. Truth be told, I’m offering this because it is what I really want for myself: Time to work uninterrupted, learn advanced techniques, share, relax, come away stimulated and excited about my work, connections I’ve made, new possibilities, and with many pieces complete. —Paula Roland
How to apply: Participants will be accepted into the seminar based on work samples and the technique or skills you have to offer the other artists. This ensures that we get a broad range of new techniques and ideas, and high quality. We aim to keep the application process simple and brief, so we can all get back into the studio! Work samples are viewed through a web page link or 3 jpegs attached to an email. A brief description of your topic is sent via email. (If you are not sure of what you can offer, perhaps we can make suggestions). No applications are accepted or reviewed until later in 2008! To tentatively hold your spot, write Ruth Gooch EncausticSantaFe@yahoo.com Ruth will give early notification to those on the list so that they can get a head start on the application procedure.
As many of you know, this Advanced Seminar/Retreat is something I’ve thought about for many, many years. Truth be told, I’m offering this because it is what I really want for myself: Time to work uninterrupted, learn advanced techniques, share, relax, come away stimulated and excited about my work, connections I’ve made, new possibilities, and with many pieces complete.—Paula Roland
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