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Textured Art Totems + Faux Encaustic Workshop

Art on 30th

4.6 41 reviews

Discover innovative techniques in our textured art workshop, where you'll transform new and found materials into striking totem-size panels. Learn to build dimension, incorporate fabric and handmade papers, and achieve a "faux encaustic" look with acrylic mediums. With a focus on minimalism, you'll create two unique, textured pieces that add depth and visual interest to any space.

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4434 30th Street, San Diego
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Textured Art Totems + Faux Encaustic Workshop

Textured Art Totems + Faux Encaustic Workshop

Textured Art Totems + Faux Encaustic Workshop

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Description

In this workshop, learn new ways of seeing and modifying materials—new or found—to create dimensional textural in your art on fun and unique totem-size panels that are tall and skinny!

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

build dimension from found objects
incorporate fabric and handmade papers
tame and simplify texture
create a "faux encaustic" look with acrylic mediums
use a limited palette of colors
create depth and interest with mark making
create a rich, textural piece of art

We will be using a tall and skinny wood panel also known as an art totem! They're an attention-getter that can be hung almost anywhere at home.

Students will walk away with 2 finished, one-of-a-kind pieces with lots of texture and visual interest, as well as a new understanding of what makes up the Minimalism art style.

Supply List:

a variety of paint brushes
pallet knife and/or a color shaper
2-3 of your favorite colors of paint
Matte Medium - 8oz recommended
Matte Gel - 8oz recommended
the rest of supplies will be provided
materials fee of $15 payable to instructor

Refund Policy

Cancelled Class Policy

Occasionally the school may find it necessary to cancel a course or workshop due to scheduling conflicts or instructor cancellation. If this occurs, registered students will be contacted and will be refunded the full course tuition and any additional fees.

Refund Policy

If something should come up and you are unable to attend your class/workshop, please give us 3 business days notice prior to the start of the class/workshop for a refund less 5% cancellation fee.

After 3 business days, no refunds will be given.

Make Up Policy

Life happens and you may miss a class. You will be allowed to make up one class from the session.

Please request a “make up slip” that is active for the next 30 days. DO NOT just show up to redeem a make up slip as full classes will have NO CHOICE but to turn away the make up student if there are no available tables/space.

You may make up your class in any class that has room, it does not need to be the class that you originally took.

Make ups are limited to one class per session.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Art on 30th

Art on 30th is a vibrant art school and community in San Diego that offers classes for artists of all levels. With dedicated gallery space, private artist studios, and monthly sessions on "How to Take Your Art to Market," it provides a supportive and inspiring environment for artists to create and grow.

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