Into the Blues: Cyanotype x Encaustic with Angela Johnson and Sarah Rehmer

Concept

This workshop is designed for makers, painters, and photographers interested in gaining new skills and pushing the boundaries of their studio practice through the combination of encaustic, cyanotypes, and painting. Blending the practices and instruction of two dynamic artists, make unique works with incredible depth.

Experience

The first two days of the workshop are spent with Angela learning the fundamentals of working with cyanotypes - from sensitizing papers to preparing digital negatives, direct printing, toning, and more. The second half of the workshop is spent with Sarah combining printing with encaustic medium and paints through mounted and embedded images. Further explore the potential of each piece using surface alteration techniques.

Skill Level

All levels welcome. No prior experience with cyanotypes or encaustic necessary.

Instructor

Angela Johnson is an artist and educator with a creative spirit. Her teaching career started as a 5th grade Language Arts teacher. No matter the classroom, her teaching philosophy remains the same – give students the tools to grow from learner to leader in both art and life. When not making work, teaching, or working with individuals, groups, and organizations as a creative coach, Angela can be found meditating, kayaking, or scuba diving. She earned her Masters in Art Education and MFA from UW-Madison.

After working in encaustic for over twenty years, Sarah Rehmer is still hungry to find new ways to push and manipulate the material. She encourages her students to learn and make work with an equally open and curious mind. With Sarah as your instructor, you can expect to learn hands-on and try everything at least twice. When not in the studio, she is usually out hiking the trails of a state park. Sarah earned her BA in Graphic Design and Photography from Dominican University and teaches workshops around the country.