Take your work to the Next Level!
In this new course by Paula Roland, you will construct prints element by element, like an architect or builder, while remaining open to creative discovery. It is both structural and freeing.
While a builder's experience helps navigate obstacles to reach a predetermined destination, the artist's intuition guides exploration of the emerging possibilities. Both rely on technical expertise, but use it differently—one to control variables, the other to dance with them.
THIS COURSE IS LIVE ONLINE.
FOR ALL LEVELS WHO HAVE BASIC ENCAUSTIC EXPERIENCE!
SESSIONS ARE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR 90 DAYS!
WHAT'S NEW in
ADD MORE?
This year the course is Five days, not Four!
-allowing Paula to work more closely with participants at all levels, providing special assignments to those more experienced, or those newer to the process.
More Instruction and several tests for Mounting Prints
-using both wet and dry adhesives to accommodate
different types of paper and amount of wax.
Additional Introduction to Artists using unusual ways of working with encaustic monotypes,
-like Paula's shaped collage-print at left.
Paula's courses develop foundational knowledge that becomes second nature, allowing you to create prints you love. Expect to create an arm-load of successful monotypes.
Find a new voice and strategy for Achieving Goals.
Here is what we cover:
New and refined approaches to making wax prints
Using pours
Making and using encaustic "skins"
Image placement
Sharper lines/edges
Grounds for building/layering
Stencils/masking in expanded ways
Unusual stamp-making with found or altered materials
Discussions: Layering vs building; Advanced interaction of variables; Ways to strengthen compositions; Creating a series or a cohesive body of work
Develop a dialog between spontaneity and conscious planning
Ways to simplify your work
Maintain clarity in the piece
Use translucency and opacity
Tips for keeping light in your print
Best papers, paints, tools
How to utilize very high or very low heat
Paying attenion to, and utilizing, the unexpected
What to do with your many prints--mounting, framing, storing and more
Trouble-shooting
Tips for using the Roland HOTbox or alternative heat source. Including new, easier ways to clean the plate surface
Paula can help you meet your goals by understanding the interplay between the many variables.
If you do not have basic encaustic experience, Paula's self-directed beginners's course prepares you for this and other monotype courses: Encaustic Monotypes: Painterly Prints with Heat and Wax
QUESTIONS? Write paularolandstudio@gmail.com
The Roland Encaustic HOTbox™
Learn the many ways the HOTbox may be used in your encaustic studio--besides printing! Order Here
It is absolutely the very best tool for the job, but if you are not ready to make the leap, Paula can suggest an alternative.
Discover Artists
Discover exhibiting artists that stand out for having developed their own voice with encaustic printmaking.
Many artists have incorporated wax monotypes with their art practice as a secondary body of work, or use it as their primary medium.
Learn All About Paper!
Eastern and Western, machine made, washi, or synthetic. Fibers, finish, weight, and absorbency all determine outcomes.
Discover Paula's favorites, as well as her multiple sources for paper.
A body of work on paper is an excellent addition to your practice.
Encaustic Monotypes also Generate scores of ideas!
Spontaneous and freeing—numerous pieces may be created without a large investment in materials or time.
These prints may be utilized in many ways, including collage, artist books, 3-D works, scrolls, and simply as the fine art one-of-a-kind prints that they are. They may be framed under glass, mounted to panels, and used as a "start" for encaustic painting.
Encaustic prints can be both graphic and painterly-- with rich surfaces of depth, translucency, and blended color.
FOCUSED COURSES = IN DEPTH LEARNING = SPONTANEOUS AND SUCCESSFUL WAX MONOTYPES!
ADD MORE! Building Successful Wax Monotypes is for you if...
- You want to add a body of work on paper to your practice.
- You want to free up your art!
- You've tried encaustic printing, but you want a refresher and more skills to grow or to vary what you've accomplished.
- You've tried encaustic monotypes but need more FOCUS, DEPTH, AND PRACTICE. Wherever you are in your encaustic journey, this course will advance your SUCCESS with these monotypes.
ANNOUNCING FOCUSED COURSES IN SUMMER AND FALL 2026:
Saturated Prints:
June 3, 10, 17, & 24 (Spontaneous printing with "juicy" encaustic.)
Mixed Media and Drawing with Monotypes:
(Dates TBD) Your choice of subject and approach--representational, abstract, landscape, etc.
ADDITIONAL NEW COURSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
SEE TESTIMONIALS AND REGISTRATION NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
WHAT ARE THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF ENCAUSTIC PRINTMAKING
NO SOLVENTS USED; NO PRESS!
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Easy to handle and store--Prints may even be rolled! Wax seals and strengthens paper.
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EASY TO SHIP! Encaustic prints are one with the paper and are not vulnerable in heat or cold! Unframed works can ship in a portfolio or rolled in a tube!
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NO other experience with encaustic or printmaking is required.
how this class works:
Meet live on Zoom for four 2-hour sessions. Demos are mostly shown in videos, where everyone has a good seat!
Assignments are completed between Zoom sessions, in student's own work space.
Class sessions are recorded in case you have to miss, or for you to easily review. Technical assistance is always there to help us if needed.
Testimonials
Paula's demos in the class were packed with explanations and a wonderful depth of knowledge she was always willing to share. She spent time with each of us, helping us develop our own work, while encouraging further exploration. "~
~Theresa
"I have taken several workshops with Paula over the years, each of which was very worthwhile. She is a talented artist and instructor. I always come away with useful techniques, renewed enthusiasm and new ideas. I admired her hand-dipped paper pieces, so I signed up for her workshop in 3D dipping and hand-dipped papers shortly before COVID. This was a unique way to work, and I highly recommend it."
~Tobi
"Thank you for another outstanding workshop. Both your art and teaching continue to be a tremendous inspiration to me. You have such a breadth of knowledge and it is such a gift to be able to learn from you.
I appreciate all of the planning and work that you put into the execution of your workshops. I had a great time and learned a lot."
~Tracy K.
ABOUT PAULA
Paula Roland draws on over 38 years of professional experience as an artist and teacher to help you realize your artistic goals. She exhibits and teaches internationally.
Paula began her journey with encaustic monotypes in the late 1990s, quickly becoming this medium's “go-to” expert. Through her personal art, teaching, and creation of the Roland Encaustic HOTbox™, she has elevated the international profile of encaustic monotypes. For over 25 years, she has been a leading practitioner and instructor of encaustic on paper and panel. She exhibits and teaches encaustic painting as well as monotypes.
Paula’s interest in broadening the scope of encaustic printmaking extended the process to include large scale monotypes and scrolls up to 35' in length; installation and translucent back-lit paper works; mixed mediums and monotypes; heated drawing; video projection on prints; and prints layered with encaustic paint or collage.
Paula Roland has an MFA in Painting and Sculpture from the University of New Orleans, a BA from Dominican College, and Graduate level education courses from Louisiana State University.
IF THIS COURSE IS FULL, write her at paularolandstudio@gmail.com for notice of future offerings. Thanks! See my work on my website and make sure you are on this mailing list: www.paularoland.com