Intro to 3D Encaustic Sculpture

Intro to 3D Encaustic Sculpture

Wednesdays, January 29 - February 19, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST

Instructor: Helen Dannelly

Level: Beginner

Tuition: $545

Online via Zoom

Dare to move off and panel and discover the freedom and potential of working in 3D with encaustic materials. Learn to combine different materials together to create complex and intriguing forms. Experience how very accessible the materials and processes are in this comprehensive online course. Three-dimensional encaustic sculptures can be formed using encaustic medium with wire, wire mesh, bamboo, plaster gauze, paper, natural fibers and more.

Concepts Covered

• Adding depth to your work

• Transform wire and wire mesh, plaster gauze, joint compound and fiber into expressive forms

• Learn an unconventional way of mixing mediums

• Discover new ways to express your ideas

• Adding relief elements to your work

• Expand your creativity while honing your critical thinking skills

  
  

Key Features

•  4 live online 90-minute sessions with time for Q&A

• Live demos

• Prompts and exercises tailored to students’ needs

• PowerPoint presentations & discussions explore artists working 3 dimensionally for inspiration

• Access to the recordings of the live sessions. Now you can be fully present soaking up the demos instead of frantically taking notes

What People Are Saying

"I loved how this class really expanded my thinking about what was possible creatively! I am a painter but I always wanted to try working sculpturally. This was the perfect introduction. I highly recommend it. Can't wait to take the next class! Thanks, Helen!"

-Chris L.

"I enrolled in both the Beginning 3D Encaustic and the Continuing Explorations in 3D Encaustic. Both classes provide the encaustic artist the foundations to explore taking the medium in new and exciting directions. The instructor was patient in answering students’ questions and generous with her support well beyond the actual time spent together in the Zoom class. Helen shared her knowledge and time to support each student individually as we experimented with these new materials. She challenged us to think in new ways and gave generously of her support when we had questions or encountered problems in our work.”

-Laureen W.

"How I spent June: working (well, playing really) on some 3D encaustic pieces while taking two Zoom classes with Helen Dannelly. Fabulous instructor! Supportive and knowledgeable. And some amazing “classmates” whom I hope to meet in person when life becomes a little more normal. I did a lot of playing with different materials and plan to expand my experiments more in July. Great classes!"

-Catherine M.

FAQs

Q: Do I need sculpture experience?

A: No, this is a class for artists new to working three-dimensionally. And for those with some experience, you will learn additional techniques to expand your practice.

Q: I work in mixed-media. Will my imagery translate?

A: Yes! Anyone working two-dimensionally can benefit from this course. We will discuss various surface treatments, so if you are already used to working with multiple materials, all the better!