Encaustic Workshop Dates for 2012

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Welcome to WaxWorksWest!
We are a school for the encaustic arts, and purveyor of fine art supplies for artists working in encaustic. We have a state of the art studio where Wendy Aikin, Judy Stabile and Daniella Woolf teach Encaustic! We are all trained by R and F Paints, and adore teaching. We know you'll love our classes. See our class descriptions here!

January 14 Saturday	Encaustics Basics $135
January 15 Sunday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135
January 16 Monday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135
January 18-19 Wed-Thurs	Encaustic + Paper $295
January 20 Friday	Encaustic + Paper Plus $85

February 11 Saturday	Encaustics Basics $135
February 12 Sunday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135
February 13 Monday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135
February 20-23 Mon-Thurs	Advanced Teaching Encaustic with Laura Moriarty
February 24-25 Fri-Sat	Excavating Encaustic with guest artist Laura Moriarty $270
February 26 Sunday	Excavating Encaustic Plus $85

March 10-11 Sat-Sun	Making Faces with guest artist Charlie Levin $270
March 12 Monday	Perplexiglass, Making Painting Clear with guest artist Charlie Levin $135
March 13 Tuesday	Perplexiglass Plus $85
March 24-25 Sat-Sun	Encaustic Monoprinting with Stencils with guest artist David A. Clark $295
March 26 Monday	Encaustic Monoprinting Plus $85

April 4-5 Wed-Thurs	Encaustic + Paper $295
April 6 Friday	Encaustic + Paper Plus $85
April 13 Friday	Encaustics Basics $135
April 14 Saturday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135
April 15 Sunday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135

May 19 Saturday	Encaustics Basics $135
May 20 Sunday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135
May 21 Monday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135
May 26 Saturday	Collage Intensive with Wendy Aikin $135
May 27 Sunday	Assemblage Intensive with Wendy Aikin $135
May 28 Monday	Assemblage Plus $85

June 9 Saturday	Encaustics Basics $135
June 10 Sunday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135
June 11 Monday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135
June 23 Saturday	Encaustic + Pastels with Judy Stabile $135
June 24 Sunday	Wax and the Altered Book with guest artist Jody Alexander $135
June 25 Monday	Wax and the Altered Book Plus $85

July 7 Saturday	Going Deep with guest artist Cathy Valentine $135
July 8 Sunday	Experiments in Wax with guest artist Cathy Valentine $135
July 9 Monday	Experiments in Wax Plus $85
July 14-15 Sat-Sun	Encaustic + Paper $295
July 16 Monday	Encaustic + Paper Plus $85

August 11 Saturday	Encaustics Basics $135
August 12 Sunday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135
August 13 Monday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135
August 17 Friday	Moving the Work Forward, Critical Feedback with gallerist Miles Conrad
August 18 Saturday	Off the Wall: Encaustic in 3 Dimensions with guest artist Miles Conrad $135
August 19 Sunday	Encaustic Casting with guest artist Miles Conrad $135
August 20 Monday	Encaustic Casting Plus $85

September 15 Saturday	Boats: The Ultimate Mixed Media Container with Daniella Woolf $135
September 16 Sunday	The Repeated Pattern with Judy Stabile $135
September 17 Monday	The Repeated Pattern Plus $85
September 22 Saturday	Encaustics Basics $135
September 23 Sunday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135
September 24 Monday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135

October 6-7 Sat-Sun	Encaustic + Paper $295
October 8 Monday	Encaustic + Paper Plus $85
October 27 Saturday	The Embedded Image with Judy Stabile $135
October 28 Sunday	Rust and Burn with Daniella Woolf $135
October 29 Monday	Rust and Burn Plus $85

December 1 Saturday	Encaustics Basics $135
December 2 Sunday	Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage $135
December 3 Monday	Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders $135

Encaustic Class Descriptions for 2012

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Wax Works West 2012 Class Descriptions

Class Name: Encaustics Basics; Safety, Fusing, Paints and Brushes

Description: In this introductory class we begin with safety, the most important component in learning encaustics. We address ventilation, proper working temperatures, hand safety, how to avoid burns, proper use of equipment and the many ways to work and be safe.

You will learn to fuse encaustic layers, using the state-of-the-art Iwatani torch head. With this torch, you can vary your flame from bravado to delicate. It is the only fusing tool you will need. We will show you many different ways to apply paint, teach you all about brushes, color and color mixing, how to deal with edges, and focus on how to achieve a smooth surface. You will also experiment with how the paint looks at full strength versus glazing. All materials are included.

Prerequisite: None
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Line-and-Edge, Texture & Collage

Description: In this class you will explore collage, texture, and line-and-edge. You will learn several ways to achieve a textured surface and continue to refine your technique of achieving a smooth glass like surface. We will demonstrate how easy it is to collage papers, string and fiber onto a panel. You will be amazed at how you can reactivate the surface of a collage and reposition your elements at any time, until you are satisfied with your composition, something you cannot do with glue. In our line-and-edge segment we will teach incising and filling, making straight lines on top of the surface, working with stencils, and drawing directly on top of the wax with a variety of tools. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4, except Jan 15th which is 8:30-2:30
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Transfers, Oil Stick, Alcohol Ink and Mica Powders

Description: Wax is the perfect ground to receive imagery from photo transfers using toner-based imagery on regular paper, and professional baker's parchment paper. We will teach several techniques for transferring imagery onto your work. You will learn several types of metallic leafing techniques, from the humble joss paper to metallic leaf and foils. We show you how to transfer carbon paper and carbon based pencils, graphite and charcoal onto the surface. Using oil sticks we will show you how to add fine lines of color on top of, or beneath the surface. You will also experiment with alcohol inks; how they can enhance the surface or add interest and impact beneath the surface. And last but not least, you can bling your surface with the iridescent magic of mica-based powder. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Encaustic + Paper

Description: In this popular two day class, based on our DVD of the same title, we warm up by making large sumi-e ink paintings. We demonstrate numerous techniques for working with paper, including collage, transfers, inks, pigment and much more. We provide a sewing machine, for those who like to sew. We address a number of ways in which you can mount works on paper. You will leave class with a completed sample book of the days work.

Prerequisite: None
Price: $295.00 (includes $25.00 materials fee)
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Encaustic + Paper Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Encaustic + Paper class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Encaustic + Paper class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Advanced Teaching Encaustic with Laura Moriarty

This 4-day workshop is being administered by R&F Handmade Paints. Please contact R&F at 845-331-3112 for more information or to register via R&F: R&F Registration

Description: An intensive 4-day training seminar for painters who are interested in learning how to teach encaustic painting as an independent artist, or for educators who want to introduce the method to their students. Led by R&F's workshop director, Laura Moriarty. Class size is limited to 6 participants.

Prerequisite: All participants must be experienced with encaustic painting techniques.
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Excavating Encaustic with guest artist Laura Moriarty

Description: This two day workshop is all about exploring wax, color, and the way the two respond to the environment. Using the studio at Wax Works West as an experimental laboratory, we will push paint past it's comfortable, flat boundary, to discover what is buried within the painting. Rather than working toward finished pieces, we will create a series of artifacts, specimens and curiosities made entirely from pouring, piling, folding, flipping and scraping paint. Projects include using transfer techniques to make graphic 'geodes', pouring mixed colors, refined scraping and fusing pieces together. We will be working at a fast pace, so a little familiarity with basic encaustic working methods will be helpful. Caution: raucous laughter may erupt in this class!

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $270.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Excavating Encaustic Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Excavating Encaustic class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Excavating Encaustic class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Making Faces with guest artist Charlie Levin

Description: Don't let the title scare you off! Dating back to the Fayum portraits, faces have looked out at us from the wax. As elemental as our bodies, wax offers translucency and texture that can bring a particular presence to portraiture. Painting with wax, however, poses a variety of challenges, how to work up subtle shading, paint fine details, keep the texture and details where you want them and preventing it from going all "cattywampus" when fusing.

In this two day class, you will learn and practice a variety of techniques to control the wax and paint details, build subtle renderings of skin-like textures and shading, and talk about color. We will employ different fusing techniques, scraping, carving, sculpting, drawing, printing and layering to render faces in ways you can apply to your particular style of painting. All materials included.

If you've never painted a "face" not to worry! Students can bury photographs in the wax and learn all of the techniques that Charlie teaches without the intimidation of having to "draw" a nose or lips!

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $270.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Perplexiglass, Making Painting Clear with guest artist Charlie Levin

Description: The question always comes up, "can you paint encaustic on plexiglass?" In this experimental workshop Charlie will show you her technique of painting on plexiglass. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Perplexiglass Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Perplexiglass, Making Painting Clear class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Perplexiglass, Making Painting Clear class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Encaustic Monoprinting with Stencils with guest artist David A. Clark

Description: Encaustic Monoprinting with Stencils is an exciting two day introduction to the techniques involved in producing repeatable images while printing with wax. The purpose of this class is to expose participants to a wide variety of paints, papers, stencils and tools connected to the mono-print process and to give students access to varied printing techniques that will allow them to fine tune their prints. Students first begin by learning the basics and variables of the encaustic monotype: heat, paint, paper and pressure. They then progress to layering color and pattern using different types of stencils and masking in order to further refine their printed images. Students can expect to create a wide variety of prints during this class encompassing a varied range of technical and intuitive process. Come discover how much fun monoprinting with wax can be.

Materials: All paints, papers and tools will be provided. Students will be given an allotment of a variety of papers to work with, and more paper will be available for purchase if you find that you are a very fast printer. Students can also choose to bring some of their own paper. Appropriate papers are Kitikata, Masa, Rives Lightweight and Rives BFK, Johannot, Kozo, Sumi and Sumi-E papers work well when printing with wax and printing with stencils. In general absorbent papers work best, but great effects can be achieved with lighter weight papers as well.

Also, students may bring any stencil materials they may already have and would like to use. When working with wax, stencil materials must be heat tolerant, so in general, premade stencils, unless they are paper or heat tolerant plastic, will not work with this process.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $295.00 (includes $25.00 materials fee)
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Encaustic Monoprinting Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Encaustic Monoprinting with Stencils class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Encaustic Monoprinting class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Collage Intensive with Wendy Aikin

Description: Almost anything is fair game in collage, and lucky you-encaustic medium is the "glue" that will adhere most items to a substrate. Wendy will teach you collage in a variety of ways, on the panel and on the palette. She has developed a special technique for collaging right on the palette. She will work with interesting papers we've sourced from around the world, from thick to thin, natural materials and fiber. She will demonstrate how to make materials lay flat on the surface, with her special shimming techniques. There are only a few rules to follow. All materials are included but be sure to bring your own special (non-shiny) papers to experiment with.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Assemblage Intensive with Wendy Aikin

Description: You are in for a treat in this intensive workshop! This master of assemblage has a fascination with the Cabinet of Curiosities, a wonderful sensibility and eye for placement. She will work with you on how to adhere items to your substrate, when it is best to use wax and when to use adhesives. She will have many suggestions on framework. She can guide you about when planning is best, and when to use you intuition. Encaustic supplies are provided. An assemblage materials list will be provided after registration.

Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Assemblage Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Assemblage Intensive class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Assemblage Intensive class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Encaustic + Pastels with Judy Stabile

Description: In this class, Judy will take you on a magic journey by transforming encaustic layers with pigment. She will show you how to beautifully lay down color on the wax by using chalk pastels and encaustic medium. She will demonstrate how easily and simply you can control color and imagery. Pastels are a fabulous way to introduce subtle color variations and texture into your work. We will use a variety of media to introduce line work, including Stabilo pencils, India ink, and Caran D'Ache. Judy is a master of the figurative, and is equally comfortable with abstraction, both of which can be achieved with this technique. This method is so much fun and instantaneous, that you and will marvel at the results! We supply everything you need, but feel free to bring your own pastels if you want to experiment with different brands. All materials included.

Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Wax and the Altered Book with guest artist Jody Alexander

Description: Give old discarded books new life by making them into works of art. You will be shown numerous examples for inspiration, watch instructor demonstrations and then will be given time to create your own altered book. After having some time to play with books the instructors will show you how to incorporate wax into your altered book pieces to create an entirely new dimension! Book pages suddenly become transparent, luminescent, and come alive!

Materials: Encaustic materials are included. Additional materials to bring are: old books of no monetary or sentimental value and materials you want to work with: pens, pencils, papers, threads, found items, and your favorite tools. An Exacto knife would be useful.

Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Wax and the Altered Book Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Wax and the Altered Book class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Wax and the Altered Book class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Going Deep with guest artist Cathy Valentine

Description: In this class we will be developing depth with layer upon layer of medium that has been marked with India Ink. We will bury our imagery, abandoning each drawing to the background in order to reveal the new and unexpected. This process requires time, patience and the ability to "let go" of what you may feel is a completed piece. The work will help to develop spontaneity and comfort within your drawing skills. Come willing to try something new. We will make our own drawing tools so bring some interesting sticks if you like. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Experiments in Wax with guest artist Cathy Valentine

Description: Coming Soon

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Experiments in Wax Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Experiments in Wax class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Experiments in Wax class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Moving the Work Forward, Critical Feedback with gallerist Miles Conrad of Conrad Wilde Gallery

Description: This interactive session is designed to remove barriers, identify next-steps, and empower artists to reach their full potential. Learn the secrets of presenting your work to a gallery, developing stronger marketing materials, and writing a more effective artist statement. Participate in a group level critique of your work within the context of a supportive, yet challenging community of peers.

This workshop is being administered by Conrad Wilde Gallery. Please contact them for information and registration. 520-622-8997

Prerequisite: none
Hours: to be announced
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Off the Wall: Encaustic in 3 Dimensions with guest artist Miles Conrad

Description: Texture! One of the intrinsic qualities of the encaustic medium is sparking exciting developments among artists of encaustic. This hands-on workshop will cover the technical fundamentals for creating innovative three-dimensional works made of encaustic and/or incorporating mixed media and found objects.

Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Encaustic Casting with guest artist Miles Conrad

Description: Utilize the power of multiples and repetition to make contemporary sculpture using basic casting techniques! This one-day workshop offers the hands-on skills necessary to cast simple forms in encaustic using inexpensive, non-technical materials found at your local hardware or hobby store. No previous casting or sculptural experience is necessary. All materials included.

Prerequisite: none
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Encaustic Casting Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Encaustic Casting class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Encaustic Casting class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Boats: The Ultimate Mixed Media Container with Daniella Woolf

Description: Before encaustic painting, the Greeks were making their ships watertight by painting them with beeswax. They found that if they added pigment, they could decorate their ships. As a metaphor for transformation and journey, boats are superb. They are also a perfect container for mixed media. They can launch all those odds and ends you can't figure out what to do with, but don't want to throw away. Boats will marry wonderfully with these precious bits and give them berth. Encaustic medium is the perfect glue for mixed media. We will make simple 3D boats and decorate them using many encaustic techniques taught in our other classes, such as transfers, collage and metal leafing. This is sure to be a mixed media extravaganza. All materials are included but you may want to bring a variety of your papers, journals, drawings or prints for boat construction.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: The Repeated Pattern with Judy Stabile

Description: For those of you for who love pattern, this class is the ticket! Judy will guide you through a host of exercises in which you will achieve patterning on your waxy surfaces. You will be exploring pattern with the use of stencils and stamps. All materials included.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: The Repeated Pattern Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the The Repeated Pattern class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the The Repeated Pattern class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: The Embedded Image with Judy Stabile

Description: Coming Soon

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Rust and Burn with Daniella Woolf

Description: For those of you who love the look and color of rust, this will make your heart sing. You will learn how to rust directly on the encaustic panel, as well as on other surfaces. In this class, you will learn layering techniques so that the rusted areas become embedded features in your work. We will explore "controlled burning" with a variety of tools on many surfaces, including burning directly on your panel, on paper and on fabric. Bring some journals or other materials you might want to flambe. Here is a chance to release your inner pyromaniac! All materials are included but if you have rusty objects, paper or thin, light colored fabric you can bring it to experiment on.

Prerequisite: Encaustic Basics
Price: $135.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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Class Name: Rust and Burn Plus

Description: This class is open to students that have registered for the Rust and Burn class. This is your day to work independently, completing projects you started in class or experimenting with techniques you didn't get a chance to try. There will be no instruction during this independent work time. You will use the workstation and supplies that were provided the day before.

Prerequisite: Registered for the Rust and Burn class on the previous day.
Price: $85.00
Hours: 10-4
Dates: see schedule

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To reserve your spot, register online or please mail your check to:

Wax Works West
c/o Wendy Aikin
981 Pleasant Valley Road
Aptos, CA 95003

(note: please include your name and e-mail address for confirmation purposes!)

Studio Phone: 831-786-9120

STUDIO RENTAL: Arrangements can be made for private use of our studio. The daily rate is $225.00 per person with a minimum of three people. E-mail waxworkswest @ gmail.com to make your reservation.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: Arrangements can be made for private instructions with any one of the Wax Works West instructors. The daily rate is $725.00. E-mail waxworkswest @ gmail.com to make your reservation.