Encaustic Workshops Minneapolis – Working with Wax and Studio Time

In this exciting one-day Encaustic workshop, you will explore creating translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. An overview of a variety of techniques will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. There will also be lots of studio time and one-on-one instruction. You will create paintings that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium. This class could also be used as studio time if you have taken a class with me before. All levels welcome and all supplies including R&F Paints, Ampersand Encausticbord, and Silverbrush Ltd. brushes are provided.

UPCOMING 2023 one-day ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS in Minneapolis
Cost: $155 + $40 supply fee = $195 unless noted*

1. Introduction to Encaustic

Friday, June 23rd at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 2 spots
Friday, August 25th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 5 spots
Friday, September 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 5 spots

2. Encaustic with Photo Collage FULL
Friday, July 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location:
Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art
250 3rd Ave North #220
Minneapolis, MN 55401
6122471244

My 950 square-foot studio is fully equipped with standing-height work tables, ventilation, adjustable heat guns and torches. All supplies provided including R&F encaustic medium, paint, gesso and oil pigment sticks. Also, included is an Ampersand Encausticbord panel and Silverbrush natural brushes. Feel free to bring more panels to work on depending on your working style. Each student has their own work station with social distancing and the workshop will be limited to 5 students.


Please contact me to hold your spot by calling 612-247-1244 or emailing jodi@jodireeb.com

Checks, VenMo and credit cards accepted.

There are 4 ways to register:

1) Send a check. Please make checks payable to Jodi Reeb in the amount of $195.

Please send check to:

Jodi Reeb
250 – 3rd Ave N #220
Minneapolis, MN 55401

2) Call Jodi at 612-247-1244 and register over the phone with a credit card.

3) VenMo - @Jodi-Reeb

4) Register using Google Wallet and use the account:
Jodi@jodireeb.com
https://www.google.com/wallet/
It's a new way to pay without fees!

Thank you!!!

*Full tuition is required when registering for workshops. Minimum deposit of 10 for group parties.
*If you need to cancel within 7 days of the workshop there will be no refunds.
*Cancelling prior to 7 days of the workshop, you can choose a future workshop date.



Here's a review by Expertise - 16 Best Minneapolis Painting teachers
www.expertise.com/mn/minneapolis/painti…

Alternative Techniques with Encaustic Painting
Essence of Mulranny Studio, Ireland
July 9th-16th, 2023

5 spots left

Register here:
www.essenceofmulranny.com/jodi-reeb-ess…

$500 USD deposit will secure your place

Includes:
- 4-day Workshop and studio access
- 7-nights lodging
- Chef-prepared meals
- Tours and excursions
- Most art supplies including encaustic paint, medium and oil sticks


$2995 USD for a private bedroom/shared bathroom
$3450 USD for a private bedroom & bathroom


Join me in beautiful Mulranny on the west coast of Ireland for a 4-day retreat workshop. Encompasses encaustic monotypes as collage, color-mixing and color theory, and studio time to create a body of work. The focus is on creating imagery and expanding your voice with encaustic. Artists will build images layer-by-layer combining techniques and gaining confidence by pushing boundaries with individual feedback and inspiration. We will also cover adding unique metallic finishes such as rust, rich metallic and metal leafing.

We will be visiting enchanting villages, strolling along the beautiful coastline, touring ancient castles and ruins, picnicking in the heather fields and creating all along the way! The creative inspiration will be all around you!

All experience levels welcome.

Essential Encaustic Techniques - Grand Marais Art Colony, MN
August 10-12, 2023
9:00-4:00 p.m. 3 days

Join me in beautiful Grand Marais on the shore of Lake Superior for a beautiful encaustic painting retreat.

Register Here after February 1st

grandmaraisartcolony.org/event/essentia…

Explore how to create translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. If you've worked with me before this will be valuable one-on-one time to develop your own work.

An overview of a variety of techniques will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. There will also be lots of studio time and one-to-one instruction. You will create paintings that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium.

All levels welcome and most supplies including R&F Paints, Ampersand Encausticbord, and Silverbrush Ltd. brushes are provided.

Cost: $289 - Classes start April 25th and you can join anytime!

2023/2024: Register here starting March 10th:
www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1772049…



2022/2023 still available to Register here until April 25:
www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1736090…


Enjoy an amazing year-long academic course that is devoted to studying exciting techniques and practices in Encaustic painting! This is my third year offering online workshops!
You will receive the first workshop on April 26th, 2023.

26+ world renowned Encaustic artists (including me ;-D) sharing knowledge and expertise on all aspects of this wonderful medium plus you get to peek into our studio practice and see behind the scenes for inspiration.

Over 50 hours of Encaustic painting demonstration videos for one low price of $289 (full price after April 26th when year-long class starts.


I'm offering this hour-long workshop as part of the series:

Extreme Texture in Encaustic

Be inspired to push your work to new layers and textures! In this exciting 3-day workshop you will explore creating deeply textured and layered paintings embedding objects and carving the surface. You will learn many techniques including accretion and will be encouraged to develop and expand your voice using this medium. An overview of a variety of mixed-media will be demonstrated including adding fiber and fabric as collage, color-mixing and creating texture working with masks and stencils.

1. Encaustic Painting on Ampersand Enccausticbord with R&F Paint
Fall date to be announced soon
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2. Monotype and Painting with Oil Pigment sticks
A fall date 2023 to be announced.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Register at Wet Paint Art Supply, St. Paul for either workshop
info.wetpaintart.com/event/introduction…

In this exciting one-day Encaustic workshop you will explore creating translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. You will learn a variety of techniques including how to build layers, texture, fuse, make your own stencils, embed objects, incise, image transfer, collage & incorporating mixed media.

There will also be studio time and one-on-one instruction. You will create paintings that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium. You will have lots of work time with one-on-one instruction for feedback and support.

All levels welcome and most supplies are provided including R&F Handmade paints, Ampersand panels and Silverbrush, Ltd.

WILD RICE RETREAT - "Encaustic with Alternative Surfaces"
Bayfield, Wisconsin

New dates for 2023
June 16-18, 2023
Register here:
www.wildriceretreat.com/retreats-wiscon…

Choose:
Tuition + Meals: $605 (find your own nearby lodging)
With TreeHaus Lodging Package: $983
With RicePod Lodging Package: $1,153
With Nest Lodging Package: $1,283

This new 3-day workshop is designed to expand your toolbox to combine metallic surfaces such as rust, copper, bronze and pewter with your encaustic paintings.

You will learn how to create rich, metallic surfaces combining Sophisticated Finishes paint and patinas on Ampersand Encausticbord. These paints contain real metallic particles such as iron, copper and bronze and offer rich patinas that oxidize.

These finishes create beautiful, rusted and patina affects on many surfaces and can be combined under or over encaustic paint. You will be inspired to add a variety of surface treatments including powdered graphite and metal leafing. These surfaces can be layered or be the final finish. The metallic paints bind on porous and non-porous surfaces.

You will create artworks that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with Encaustic.

A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety and preparation of substrates. There will also be lots of work time with individual feedback! The workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced artists.



"Jodi Reeb is not only an incredibly talented artist, she is an amazing instructor. I was fortunate to take this workshop with her. She had a vast selection of materials to use, excellent communication, and the perfect combination of demonstration time and work time. She was able to meet the needs of both returning and new students. I highly recommend taking a workshop with Jodi."
Robyn review 7/22

2024 dates to be announced - 3 magical days in the paint candy store!

R&F Encaustic Paint Studio
Kingston, NY

Be inspired to push your work to new layers and textures! In this exciting 3-day workshop you will explore creating deeply textured and layered paintings embedding objects and carving the surface. You will learn many techniques including accretion and will be encouraged to develop and expand your voice using this medium. An overview of a variety of mixed-media will be demonstrated including adding fiber and fabric as collage, color-mixing and creating texture working with masks and stencils.

You will create artworks that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with lots of one-on-one studio time. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety and preparation of substrates. This workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced artists.

Textures + Translucency Recorded Demonstration
Video recordings are divided into (2) one hour sessions

$65 for two recordings

Please register here to receive the video links:

www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xc…

Be inspired and push your work to new layers! In this exciting online Encaustic LIVE demonstration via Zoom, you will explore creating translucent, textured layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax. You will learn many techniques and be encouraged to develop and expand your voice using this medium. An overview of a variety of mixed-media will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils.

You will create artworks that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with Encaustic. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety and preparation of substrates. There will also be time for questions and answers! The workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced artists.

You will receive a complete list of supplies and directions after registering as well as the Zoom link for the meetings! After the sessions, you will receive a link to the recorded videos to reference at any time and an invite to a private Facebook page to share work! No refunds!

Creative Mindset: Selling Your Art
$25 for a pre-recorded, one-hour session

Register Here:
www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xc…

There is an audience for your artwork! I have been a professional artist for over 25 years making my living from creating original artwork and teaching. I want to share some tried and true strategies that have worked for me over the years to market and promote my work in the real world and online. This process begins with your mindset. Show up powerfully with confidence, clarity and sell your art! I hope to inspire you with ways to customize and find your market.

Photo Collage with Encaustic Recorded Demonstration
Video recordings are divided into (2) one hour sessions

$55 for two video recordings

Please register here to receive the video links:

www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xc…


Description:
Join me for (2) one-hour demonstrations combining your photographs as collage with encaustic painting on Encausticbord by Ampersand Art. Collage is one of my favorite layers that I can add to my paintings! This process involves inkjet or laser printing photographs on light-weight tissue paper and embedding the image with encaustic medium and paints. Image transfers will also be explored.

Beautiful, translucent layers are created by adding oil pigment sticks above or below for color and depth.

Editing your photographs to print with software and apps will also be covered. All levels welcome.

You will receive a complete list of supplies and directions after registering and the link to the recorded videos to reference at any time! No refunds!

Everyone is welcome to join!

Register here: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xc…

FULL
Making your Mark with Encaustic and Photo Collage
September 24-29,2023

Email me at jodi@jodireeb.com to be added to the waitlist|

Penland School of Crafts
Bakersville, NC

Details:
penland.org/workshops/fall-short-sessio…

Description: This essential encaustic workshop will encompass several basic techniques to create beautiful layered paintings rich with texture and translucency. Scraping, color-mixing and developing your imagery with a focus on using photographs as collage will be explored.  Collage is a layer that can be added to your paintings combing encaustic paint and oil pigment sticks. This process involves printing photographs on light-weight tissue paper and embedding the image with encaustic medium. Image transfers and working with photographs will also be explored. Beautiful, translucent layers are created by adding oil pigment sticks above or below for color and depth. Editing your photographs to print large with software and apps will also be covered. You will be contacted ahead of the workshop to submit your photographs to be printed. All levels welcome with lots of one-on-one studio time to create and develop a body of work. The focus is on gaining confidence and expanding your voice with encaustic.

Venue: Penland School of Craft is a national art and craft education center located in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. Penland offers total-immersion workshops in 16 beautifully-equipped studios along with residencies and community programs.

Essential Encaustic Techniques
August 10-12, 2023
Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Register in mid-January 2023
Email me for the details jodi@jodireeb.com

In this exciting three-day Encaustic workshop, you will explore creating translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of Encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. An overview of a variety of techniques will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. There will also be lots of studio time and one-on-one instruction. You will create paintings that will develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium. All levels welcome and most supplies including R&F Paints, Ampersand Encausticbord, and Silverbrush Ltd. brushes are provided.

Kara Nothem from the Arts Institute interviewed me in my studio about my process.
http://vimeo.com/101985120

prowaxjournal2.blogspot.com/2018/10/stu…

MCAD Alumni has solo exhibition at the Kolman & Pryor Gallery in Minneapolis.

http://mcad.edu/academic-news/jodi-reeb-reveals-beauty-surface

See my interview here: http://www.local-artist-interviews.com/2013/04/jodi-reeb-mixed-media.html