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| Topic Started: Jul 16 2006, 07:26 AM (252 Views) | |
 mifmif
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Jul 16 2006, 07:26 AM Post #1 |
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I'm feeling quite excited! I was recently contacted by an artist who lives not all that far away from me. She has her own studio and teaches oil painting. She was very keen to try encaustic wax and asked whether I would agree to teaching her on a one-to-one basis, so I thought about it and decided that I would. This is the result of our afternoon! Sue Warne Anyway, she was so impressed that she has asked me if I would be willing to teach it at her classes as an extra to what she is already doing. Naturally, I have jumped at the chance! The first class is on August 6th in the village hall at Capel-St-Mary, Suffolk from 12-6. My sessions will run for 2 hours each: 12pm - 2pm and 2.30pm - 5.30pm. There is room for 4 pupils at each session and the cost is £30 per person. For that, each student will get an indepth lesson on all the basic techniques including working with hot-air, and the use of the hotplate. If you know of anyone who might be interested who lives in the area please pm me, or direct them to my website (link is on my signature at the botom of this post) and they can e-mail me there. I'm really keen to get this off the ground, so any help getting me started would be much appreciated! Maria x |
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Jul 16 2006, 07:59 AM Post #2 |
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how fantastic maria!   ( oh how the dark side would choke on their brekkie after seeing that eh?) a long deserved recognition of your fantastic skills as an artist and teacher!
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Jul 16 2006, 08:07 AM Post #3 |
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Hello Maria, That's great Maria and exciting, as you say! Sue contacted me yesterday for info on supplies so thanks for recommending me so highly! If you're only doing 2 hours per session, I, personally, would only get through iron techniques (possibly a little stylus demo at the end if people want it. ) I had one young lady here for a lesson yesterday; she'd already done some at home and we did 2.5 hours but we still only got through basic iron work. once you start having more than one person, it's surprising how much longer things can take too as you might have to flit from one to another in turn (you'll quite often find that you spend far longer with one person in a group than others either because they ask for more help and are really keen or conversely, they just can't get the hang of it at all! So my advice would be to use hot air/hotplate for a different class and that might result in repeat bookings. You ought to consider insurance too but your host might have cover already which may extend to you. If you do seek insurance, ask me (or other crafters) for advice. |
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Jul 16 2006, 08:20 AM Post #4 |
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 That is great news, you must be so excited. Good advice from Barry too, I only taught Teabag folding so not much danger there (except from the hot tea we drank!), but the Rural are covered by their insurance.Hope you get lots of interested people , so the classes continue.
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Jul 16 2006, 08:22 AM Post #5 |
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Excellent stuff Maria  As you say very exciting. I would have to agree with Barry and suggest you save ''advanced'' techniques - such as hot air work, or the hotplate, for a second session. It will give people something to look forward to, and a chance to practice iron work before coming back |
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Jul 16 2006, 08:43 AM Post #6 |
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Maria Well deserved, too
 I hope it really takes off for you Steve 
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mifmif
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Jul 16 2006, 10:59 AM Post #7 |
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Thank-you for that advice Barry! Never thought of that! I'm glad Sue contacted you. She's a lovely lady, a fantastic artist, and we hit it off straight away! I'll put all your advice to her and see what she thinks. I'm very excited, but it's all happened so very fast I am working hard to keep my feet on solid ground! Maria x |
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Jul 16 2006, 11:32 AM Post #8 |
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That's brilliant news Maria, Sending good wishes your way and hope you enjoy yourself. Don't forget to keep us all informed on all the lovely work you will be doing with your students. 
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Jul 16 2006, 11:38 AM Post #9 |
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How exciting is that What a brilliant opportunity......Good luck...... Love x x |
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Jul 16 2006, 12:03 PM Post #10 |
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Wonderful wonderful news Maria Well done! I have heard of Sue, just think how she discribed you in the blurb, "A well established Encaustic Wax Artist" That is fantastic. I agree with Barry, to keep the other advanced techniques for a different session. That's not to say you cannot do a few mins demo at the end to whet their appette though? We waxer's tend to overlook the fact that it is only through repeated experience that we have come to do Encaustic so esily and regard it as being very 'easy' . We forget all the faffing about we had to do to get to the stage where when we demonstrate it, it looks too easy. That is your skill in making it look that way. Good luck Maria.  Poppy 
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Jul 16 2006, 12:07 PM Post #11 |
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Fantastic News Maria , If only I lived nearer to you I would be there as quick as a flash!
I was only saying yesterday to my friend that I have the best tutors anyone can have and I get it all for free off Craftboard:P , so I am hoping that you are still gonna be around when you are rich and famous to help me out with my little dilemmas Good luck with your new venture, but dont forget about us crafters  I have got Fairies to do yet............Really pleased for you. Sallyx |
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mifmif
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Jul 16 2006, 04:26 PM Post #12 |
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Sally.....I can't wait to see your first fairy! I must admit that when she first asked me to teach her, I thought she would go on to teach EA herself! But when Sue then asked me to go in on her sessions, well it was just too good to turn down! I just feel that this is 'right', somehow and I always act on my instincts! All I need now though, is students!  Maria x |
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Sally
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Jul 16 2006, 05:09 PM Post #13 |
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I wish you all the luck in the World Maria, I am sure that when word gets round you will have plenty of eager students!, and I am sure that only good things can come from this, go on yer instincts Girl Go For It! Sallyx Ps I cant wait to see my first Fairy either  , been practising with pencil and paper and they are hideous, even the outlines are wrong, got to practise LOTS more before she is born........Sally |
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Jul 17 2006, 07:45 PM Post #14 |
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Good luck in your new venture Maria, you've certainly inspired many of us newbies on Craftboard with your wonderful art. Now you'll be reaching a different audience. Salx |
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Jul 18 2006, 01:08 PM Post #15 |
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Hi.....I can see from my web statistics I had received a few hits from this forum. So I thought I'd take a look to investigate and discovered Maria's posting. I have been seeking an encaustic lesson for a while, but being the fussy type, I was holding out till I found someone who was experienced in controlling the wax to a certain extent. I have to say Maria, you are an absolute natural at teaching, I can't believe just how much we covered in just 2 hours. You ticked all my boxes. Sometimes fate intervenes in a strange way and I think it is no coincidence that our locations are close. I am pleased to be able to offer my own students another arty option, knowing they are in expert hands and I hope this will lead to even bigger and better things for you in the future. Thankyou for the experience. Regards, Sue |
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Jul 18 2006, 01:36 PM Post #16 |
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OOOH, Hello Susan! That was a nice surprise! Welcome to Craftboard. Told you it was a great place to share stuff didn't I!
I can't begin to thank-you enough for giving me this opportunity. This just feel so 'right'......a natural progression! I can't wait to start working with the students, and I know we are all going to learn a lot from each other too. Have a good look through Craftboard, Susan.....there is rather a lot of it now and everyone is really friendly! Nice to see you here! Maria x |
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Jul 18 2006, 02:46 PM Post #17 |
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 to  Sue We've got all kinds of stuff here, as Maria will tell you
We also have a sister-board: Watercolour Home which is dedicated to all art mediums Steve
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Jul 19 2006, 12:22 PM Post #18 |
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thanks for the nice welcome you guys - love your ripples and rushes steve. nice effects. maria - i admire the way you seize an opportunity. you may be interested in another forum - it covers all sorts - http://www.wetcanvas.com |
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Jul 19 2006, 12:55 PM Post #19 |
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mifmif
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Jul 19 2006, 01:15 PM Post #20 |
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Thanks Sue. Only got one chance at life so I seize everything that comes along! If you don't try, you'll never know, and I hate not knowing!!!
I'll pop over at some point and check that site out. Sounds good! Maria x |
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