This course is packed with information for working with tissue paper prints and encaustics. Each of the 6 modules are filled with tips, tricks, and examples to help you master working with tissue paper and encaustic. This is not a beginner’s class. You should have some basic knowledge about working in encaustics before you start this course.
Embracing Tissue Paper
A self-paced online masterclass
Embracing Tissue Paper + Encaustics
Enrollment is Open November 12 – December 18, 2024
About the course
Internationally known artist Clare O’Neill shares all her tips and techniques for printing photographs on tissue paper and embedding the images in hot beeswax. Clare is known for her process and incredible artwork tiling multiple pieces of tissue paper images together to create large-scale pieces.
This online course gives you unprecedented access to Clare’s process. You can choose to work in a manner that suits you, your pace and your lifestyle. This course will only be available twice a year with limited enrollment periods. The material can be downloaded to your computer for lifetime access.
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Included in the course:
• 6 modules featuring videos and resources to guide
• Immediate Access
• Private FB group to ask questions and get feedback
• Downloadable for lifetime access
Are you yearning to create work that makes your heart sing?
Lessons
![Photo Encaustic Tissue Paper Selection](https://photoencaustic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Photo-encaustic-tissue-paper-300x300.jpg)
What you need to know about paper selection
You’ll learn how to choose your paper and what to look for when making your paper selection. No longer will you be confused about labels like acid free and buffered. We’ll talk about the properties of the paper, coatings, and how tissue will behave when incorporated into encaustic.
How to Create Backgrounds that are amazing
You’ll explore different ways and ideas to create an interesting background for your tissue paper print. This process lends itself to multiple layers and luminosity. This module brings it all together. Learn how your background is the beginning of a piece with loads of visual interest.
![Photo Encaustic Creating Backgrounds](https://photoencaustic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Photo-encaustic-choosing-backgrounds-300x300.jpg)
![Photo Encaustic Choosing Photographs](https://photoencaustic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Photo-encaustic-choosing-images-300x300.jpg)
Selecting and Preparing your images
You’ll learn the importance of choosing an image for this process and why not all images are suitable. Clare will walk you through how she isolates and manipulates her images for embedding in encaustic.
Best practices for printing on tissue paper
You’ll learn exactly how to print your image on tissue paper for bet results. We’ll talk about printers and inks and the things you need to keep in mind when printing on tissue to avoid drag marks and crumpled papers.
![Photo Encaustic Printing on Tissue Paper](https://photoencaustic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Photo-encaustic-printing-tissue-paper-300x300.jpg)
![Photo Encaustic Embedding Tissue Paper](https://photoencaustic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Photo-encaustic-embedding-tissue-paper-300x300.jpg)
Tips and tricks for embedding tissue paper
You’ll learn the tips and tricks to embed tissue and make it look integrated into the piece and not just sitting on top of the wax. We’ll talk about what to do with air bubbles and how to hide the edges of the tissue as well as how to embellish the image once it’s embedded.
Tiling Your images for working large
Tissue paper has the advantage of being able to create large pieces without having a large format printer. You’ll learn how to divid your photo and print n multiple piece. We’ll talk about tips to bring the seams of several images together and then how to hide those seams so it becomes seamless
![Photo Encaustic Tiling Multiple Tissue Paper Prints](https://photoencaustic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Photo-encaustic-tissue-paper-tiling-300x300.jpg)
About Course Creator
Clare is a professional photographer, experienced photo encaustic artist and passionate teacher.
She teaches about using photography as a tool for re-awakening creativity and self-expression while taking your photographs to new dimensions and creative possibilities.
Through her popular online and in person programs and workshops Clare provides support, inspiration and strategies to photographers all over the world who are looking to expand their artistic vision through the encaustic medium.
To learn more about Clare go here.
FAQ's
Will I be able to ask questions?
Absolutely. There is a forum for asking questions now and in the future. You’ll always be able to reach out and get your questions answered whether the course is currently open for enrollment or closed.
How much experience do I need in encaustic to take this class?
You should have an understanding and experience in basic encaustic skills. That’s really all you need to get started in this class.
Who is this class for?
This course is for artists who want to take their encaustic work to another level. Working with non-traditional papers (tissue paper) requires a combination of technical knowledge of working with photographs and encaustics and a vision for creating layers and backgrounds.
I’ve never had any formal training in encaustic. Can I still take this class?
Absolutely, this class can work for you if you’re self-taught or have a formal education in encaustics. This is not a beginners class and will not be covering many of the beginning techniques to encaustic, but will focus on all aspects of working with tissue paper, from the beginning to the end.
I’m not a photographer, is this class suitable for me?
Yes! All you have to know about photography is that you love taking images and have the technical expertise to get your images from your camera (whether that be DSLR or phone) to your printer. I’ll walk you through how to choose the right image for this process, how to print the images on tissue paper and how to embed them into encaustic.
What kind of supplies will I need?
This is a mixed media class so you will need a variety of supplies. Upon registration you’ll be granted access to the classroom page where you can download a comprehensive suggested materials list. As this is a masterclass you probably have your favorite ‘go to’ color palette and way of working. The only additional materials you’ll need is tissue paper and I’ll provide you with information on what you need to know along with a couple of suppliers.
When does the course start?
This course is designed as a self-paced course so all the course material is available at your fingertips as soon as you register. Move through this course at your own pace. Skip around, do one video a day, do one video a week, or binge watch them all. Do whatever works best for you.
Does it matter what part of the world I live in? Are the classes live?
You can take this class from anywhere, as long as you have internet access to stream data. All the lessons are recorded, so you can work at your own pace in your own time.
How long will the information be available?
You will have access to the material forever if you download it to your computer. You will be invited to join my Members Only Facebook group so you can get direct feedback from me and other like-minded artists. Enrollment for this course is open twice a year, but the information is available to you at your fingertips once you download the videos and pdf’s to your computer.
Will I need high speed internet to access the videos?
Short answer: Yes.
How are payments handled?
Payment is securely processed via PayPal and can be made using either your PayPal account or your credit card.
What can I expect once I register?
Upon registration you’ll receive a welcome email from me along with information on how to access the classroom. If you don’t receive this please check your spam filter. You will receive a unique login to access the classroom immediately where you will find information on setting up your workshop, safety, materials, and an invite to join the private Facebook community. Your password will only be available to you during the enrollment period, so don’t forget to download all the information.
When will the course be offered again?
The class is usually offered twice a year…..winter and summer.
Still wondering if this class is right for you?
Feel free to shoot me an email at info@photoencaustic.com with your questions. I’m happy to answer them!
Are you Ready to:
+ Add more visual interest to your work +
+ Take your artistic expression to the next level +
+ Try something new and exciting for your artwork +
+ Dive deeper into your craft +
+ Push yourself out of your comfort zone +
+ Find your groove working with tissue paper images +
+ See your photography in a different way +
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