Wax Collagraph Printmaking:
The Reunion of Wags & Pags!
October 11 & 12 is SOLD OUT!
12 hours @ $350.00
Join us for a special Oregon Coast reunion of Wags & Pags with visiting artist Jane Pagliarulo! Elise Wagner and Jane Pagliarulo taught together for eight years bringing Wax Collagraph Printmaking to Portland, Connecticut and Cape Cod. Both Italian Jersey Girls, Elise brings her encaustic painting tools and techniques and Jane brings her master printer skills. Jane cut her teeth as an artist contract printing at the prestigious Hand Graphics in Santa Fe. She is the real deal and we hope you can join us!
NEW DATES ADDED!
The Wags & Pags Wax Collagraph Reunion
November 8 & 9
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Wax Collagraph Printmaking Weekends at Pier 11 Studio
Learn to print by making marks and embossing textiles into wax using handmade Wagner Collagraph Wax at the Oregon Coast! Traditionally, in printmaking, a “collagraph” is a collaged printing plate. Wagner developed this unique approach to printmaking, replacing the collage on the plate with a specially formulated white encaustic wax. This class combines the techniques and approaches of both printmaking and encaustic painting to produce richly textured intaglio prints. Create plates from marks and textures applied with wax. In this class, we use both traditional plexiglas and flat Ampersand Claybord as the printing plate to learn the advantages of printing with each. We use non-toxic soy and honey-based Akua Inks on Japanese papers and Evolon microfiber.
Wagner is a member of the Speedball Professional Network
ACCOMODATIONS
Many of our students come a long way to our historic town for classes, below are some suggesed places to stay.
Your experience in class will be right on the water at Pier 11 Studio in Astoria, Oregon. A beautiful albeit distracting view of ships passing and sea lions frolicking awaits to inspire you. Some of the workshops are scheduled the weekend of the Astoria Art Walk, which is the second Saturday of each month so, you will have a chance to be immersed in the creative culture here on the Northern Oregon Coast. Plan a fun trip with a friend for a workshop to get a taste of the local and vibrant creative community here.
Need accommodations while taking my workshop in Astoria? I recommend you take a look at these AirBnb stays! Text Host Jimbo before booking and mention you are taking a workshop with Elise Wagner and get 20% off.
Carruthers Loft This is a gorgeous apartment in a historic building two blocks from the studio above Caurruthers Restaurant.
Astoria Loft Downtown More suitable for groups of 3 or more, this beatiful loft showcases the work of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most renowned artists. Centrally located behind Imogen Gallery where Elise’s work is on display.
Additional options in the immediate area ranging in price.
The Bowline Hotel $$$ on the water and next door to the studio.
Cannery Pier $$$ a one mile walk to the studio.
The Norblad $$ five blocks from the studio.
Holiday Inn Express $$a 3/4 mile walk along the river to the studio.
The Commodore Hotel $$ two blocks from the studio, Broder Restaurant on ground floor.
The Atomic Motel $a 1/2 mile walk to the studio.
Astoria Riverwalk Inn $$ 1.5 mile walk to the studio.
Best Western $$ at Pier 39, 2 mile walk to the studio.
Learn more about historic Astoria by watching this fantastic documentary on its rich history. We look forward to your visit!