Artist Bookmaking &
Mixed Media
August 27, 28 & 29

Photo Mixed Media & Encaustic Workshop
November 5, 6 & 7

Price: $350. ($100. deposit)

Pay for Anna's Studio Workshop by Check or by Credit Card


This workshop is designed as a continuation of previous bookmaking and alternative process workshops at my studio. New and former students are welcome. This workshop is for all levels. We will concentrate on the various methods of integrating photographs into the surface of various art papers, cloth, wood support, canvas, glass, plexi-glass and metals. Non-silver processes will be emphasized including blue print, photocopy transfer, image emulsion lifts, as well as hand painting and acrylic transfers.

Text methods will be demonstrated - rubbings, rubber stamp, embossing, collage, old-fashioned typewriter as well as computer generated text. Surface treatments will be introduced such as coating with wax and hand painting with encaustic (pigment in hot wax). The workshop will emphasize the photographic image, but is not limited to this and will include other modes of expression - drawing, poetry, collage and illustrations.

You will learn skills that you can continue using in your home or studio.

July 23 -25, 2010

THE RIVERSIDE INN
One Fountain Avenue
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

The historic Riverside Inn is situated picturesquely on the banks of French Creek in Cambridge Springs, PA and has been in continuous operation since 1885.

Costs include: tuition, lodging and meals for the period of the workshop. Taxes and gratuities are included. Reservations are accepted in order received when accompanied by a $50. deposit.
Workshop costs:
Single - $395.00
Double - $295.00
Triple - $280.00
Quad - $265.00
The balance is due upon registration at the Inn.
Reservation Form and for more information
1-800-964-5173 info@theriversideinn.com

Cyanotypes and Vandyke printing are simple, experimental and two of the oldest photographic methods available.
Learn these antique photographic processes using paint-on emulsions in royal blue and earthy brown.
Smooth surface papers and cloth (cotton, muslin or silk) are coated, dried and exposed in the sun or UV light and then developed in water.

You can continue with this process at home without expensive equipment, and it can be combined with drawing, painting and collage.

Bring large negatives (digital or photocopies on acetate are fine) pressed botanicals or other flat objects (feathers, lace, transparent materials, x-rays or old negatives).
Additionally, Anna Tomczak will bring larger negatives which can be printed on computer generated transparency film or black and white photocopies on transparency film.

Image Transfer & Encaustic Workshop
August 1 - 6, 2010
Tuition: $750.
($220. deposit)

THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S FORMULARY
P.O. Box 950
7079 Hwy 83
North Condon, Montana USA 59826-0950

To reserve your space a deposit of $200.00 plus the non refundable registration fee of 20.00 is required at the time of registration. This can be done over the phone by calling with American Express, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. You may also reserve your space by mail with a check, money order or your credit card number. Reservation Form and for more information
1 (800) 922-5255
1 (406) 754-2891
email: formulary@blackfoot.net FAX: 1 (406) 754-2896

In this workshop you will create photo transfers using photo laser copies, inkjet prints, with wintergreen oil, lacquer thinner, Chartpak Blenders and organic solvents, and with Polaroid and Fuji film. You will learn basics of encaustic including an introduction to materials and techniques.

We will concentrate on the various methods of integrating photographs into the surface of various art papers, cloth, wood support, canvas, glass, Plexiglas and maybe metals. The result can look as if it was printed or painted on, or as if it has been there forever.

Several methods of transferring text will also be demonstrated - rubbings, rubber stamp, old-fashioned typewriter as well as computer generated text. Surface treatments will be introduced and demonstrated such as coating with wax and hand painting.

An image transfer is, to put it simply, the act of transferring an image from one source to another. Depending upon what material you are planning to transfer onto will depend on what type of transfer method you want to use.

With image transfers as opposed to just taking the image itself and gluing it down, is the transparent effects you can get from transfers-- allowing you to layer images or let the surface design show through, such as a patterned fabric or wood grain.

Some transfers create a lovely aged and distressed image due to the natural imperfection of the technique.

Photography & Image Transfers Workshop
October 2 - 9, 2010
Price: $2,250. per person ($2,050. for non-participants)

* Early Bird Special: $2,150. if registration is received by 2/21/2010.

This workshop offers a special opportunity to experience and to photograph the stunning beauty of Tuscany, its people and its culture. For the week participants will be staying at the San Fedele - a restored 12th century monastery floating in the Chianti hills.The San Fedele overlooks the same organic vegetable and flower garden tended by the monks for centuries. Beyond are the rolling Chianti vineyards that make this part of Tuscany so breathtaking. Each room, is unique in shape. Furnishings and decor were selected to coordinate with the historic, subdued feeling of the monastery, but in a comfortable, modern style.

During the week, we will be taking several trips and working together, but there will also be ample opportunity to wander off on your own to shoot and explore.

There will also be studio time to make image transfer and emulsion lifts.