All About Private Workshops..you set the date and the topic

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           Sometimes there  is something that you really want to learn, or you're doing something and something isn't working. 

And you know that Ellen has been doing encaustic for 25 years or so, and yes, she can answer your questions. She has been teaching for over 25 years, and was awarded for teaching over a thousand students! Held in my beautiful studio in historic Las Vegas New Mexico!

And what are the possible topics?

I am beginning, how do I approach it? DO I want to learn about techniques and how to use this ancient medium.. how do you begin with this medium that is 2000 years old.

All about color, how do I learn about color? Color was the first college class I ever taught, having studied at Cooper Union, with teachers who also taught with Albers at Yale. To me, color is the essence of expression, it helps to tell your story.

And Pouring, how do I pour on paper or panels? pouring was something I came on later in my exploration of this medium, and it totally intrigues me. I have to start by selecting the colors and then thinking about how they will be used in my image. It is very very exciting to do!


                  This image is from Karen Cantor's film "Invitation to the Muse"
                          


           A one day workshop is $250., but you can have as many days as  you want.                                               The workshop price includes all materials. 
                        The Day goes from 10am to 4pm, or earlier if you prefer

and take a look at what I do
www.ellenkomentart.com

Questions?
email  ellenkoment@gmail.com
phone 505-477-1640














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Ellen Koment said…
Of course the workshops are all in my studio in beautiful Las Vegas New Mexico
March 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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