Julie Belcher

Combo Mambo, Printmaking with Encaustic

October 13 - 18, 2024

Open to All Skill Levels, Advanced, Intermediate

Encaustics, 2D, Painting

Overview

In this workshop participants will explore the medium of encaustic as a tool for building and creating texture to print from, in addition to being the glue and pigment that can hold layers of materials together in a painting. Add some processes for collagraph printmaking and encaustic techniques to your artist toolbox. Additive and subtractive methods with beeswax, embedding papers into wax and pulling prints from encaustic compositions will be explored. Students will produce a bounty of original printed papers as well as encaustic mixed media paintings with painted, scratched, scraped, texturized, melted and marked wax surfaces. The printed paper that results from inking substrates and running thru a press can be an embedded element in a waxy painting when these 2 stand-alone formats are joined to open up a world of experimentation. All levels are welcome.

Course Fee : $760.00

Techniques

Encaustic collagraph: making printing plates with encaustic wax on panels
Explore the many properties of encaustic paint

Materials

Class Materials List
Please note any materials you are expected to purchase prior to arrival
Estimated fees vary based on class size and materials used

Outcomes

A working knowledge of encaustic painting
Printing original plates on an etching press
Working with collage on encaustic paintings

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Registration Fee

$50.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Julie Belcher

Julie Belcher is a mixed media artist, and her studio, Pioneer House, is located in Knoxville, TN. She holds an MFA from School of Visual Arts, NYC (1995), and a BFA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1986). Julie Belcher played a pivotal role in the revival of letterpress printmaking several decades ago. Julie takes elements from her Appalachian roots to create 2d works in a modern context with traditional and salvaged equipment. She combines many processes to create encaustic paintings, including original prints, drawings, and textures, among layers of translucent waxy color. Julie also has a love of everything vintage and, along with her partner, owns a vintage western wear shop housed in her studio. As teacher and artist, she honors the hardworking women who are her inspiration, taking to heart mottos collected from unlikely places including this one found in a basement by the washer and dryer hookups “The rooster may crow but the hen delivers the goods.”

Artist Website

Explore the 2D Arts Studio

Located in the historic West Building, the 2D Studio is a bright, multi-use room for all 2D related workshops at Arrowmont. Ideal for our printmaking, bookmaking, and painting or drawing classes, there’s plenty of room for groups of up to 20. A small outdoor courtyard offers a shaded place of respite or an extended outdoor instruction space.

Explore the 2D Arts Studio