Learn to paint with pigmented beeswax, a very rich and polyvalant medium. The workshops will include the formulas for making the paint, adhesion by heating and diverse applications. One can paint, reheat, remove, scratch and play endlessly with this very flexible medium without waiting for the long drying hours needed for oil paint. Once familiar with the technique the possibilities are as diverse as the artists today...the surfaces can be smooth, textural, thick, transparent and even sculptural.
September 11-cancelled! Next workshop October 2
* five participants maximum- register early
Bi-lingual English and French
Time 9:30-16:30 (one hour break for lunch)
CHF 195.- per Saturday workshop- (2-day fee CHF 380.-)
*all materials included
Deposit required to reserve space in workshop
Learn the ancient technique of fresco painting. The natural materials of lime, sand, water, pigments and air come together to create a lasting, luminous work of art.
This introductory workshop will teach the plaster formulas, plastering techniques and the application of pigments for fresco painting.
You will create individual panels utilizing the four different plaster mixes, preparation of cartoons, trial sketch on your panel using the sinopia technique, transfer of the cartoon and after the last two layers of plaster finishing with the fine layer of intonaco, you will paint onto the humid plaster.
Each contemporary fresco is as unique as the artists of today. The craftsmanship of centuries past inspired by spirit eternal, forever expressing the inspirations and reflections of humanity.
For more information contact Kohlene.
August 3-7 2011, five day workshop - This workshop is only offered once a year!
*six participants maximum, register early
Bi-lingual English and French
USD/ CHF 875.- all materials included
150.- deposit to hold reservation. Non-refundable, but applicable to a future workshop.
Full balance to be paid before beginning the workshop.
There is charming and affordable lodging within walking distance from the atelier.
Romainmôtier is a well known medieval village in Switzerland with artists, artisans and healers. Surrounded by woods and the Nozon River, one can enjoy long walks, visit the abbatial, drink tea at the historic Maison du Prieur and walk the labyrinth at Domaine en Prael. Romainmôtier is wonderfully relaxing, with pristine air, fresh water and amplified energy meridians you can truly rejuvenate.
The SPONTANEOUS PAINTING workshops are designed to move you out of your habitual way of painting by shifting you from your thinking mind into your heart center. The brain has two sides where the heart has no division. In1979 we learned of "Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain" by Betty Edwards, as an evolution we are being called to direct ourselves from the heart. Many ancient cultures believed that the MIND was actually in the heart chakra. Imagine creating visionary art from a place that has no boundaries, connected to everything, OUTSIDE OF THE BOX. This is the light experience of flowing and perceiving from the heart.
We will do a number of exercises to help you shake things up and re-direct your method of artistic creation. I began this process myself after several shamanic journeys which have opened me to different ways of perceiving and trusting the creative energy flowing through me. Since then I have entirely changed my style and method of painting. Currently, I am discovering the practice of sacred geometry which is further shifting my modes of perception.
Allowing the spontaneous flow of material and notion, my paintings are much more alive and closer to my natural self.
Leave the rules behind and start responding to the true creative self. ITS SO MUCH MORE FUN AND FULFILLING.
You are welcome to bring your own art materials and/ or use materials that I will supply. I will offer goauche, watercolor medium, oil crayons, charcoal sticks, natural pigments and collage materials.
Saturday-Sunday: 9h30-16h30 -one hour pause for lunch. Bring a picnic or visit
the boulangerie which has wonderful food.
CHF 360.- *five participants maximum, register early
Deposit required to reserve space in workshop
Spontaneous, transparent, flowing color...isn't that what the medium is about?
In this course you will learn how to conduct the painting medium in a way that allows for maximum spontaneous movement with the tempered edge of control.
You will have the opportunity to mix and create your own custom colors using pigments and gum arabic, as well as how to supplement with use of your own aquarelle/watercolor tubes.
Painting medium will be offered in this course, you may purchase the paper and panels during the course. You are asked to bring a range of watercolor brushes. Highly recommended are a couple of Hake brushes.
Fridays, five sessions: 9h30-12h00
Minimum of 3 students-maximum 6 (reserve early)
