(GIWA) 2 day Woodburning with Sharon Bechtold
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2 Day Workshop – Guge Institute
Join woodburning artist, designer, and writer Sharon Bechtold for a weekend of burning fun. The workshop will cover
basic tools and how to use them correctly, surface options and preparation, approaching the work (composition-
troubleshooting), and finishing the work (framing-colorization).
Through fun morning exercises designed to get you warmed up and cover burning techniques, to explanations on values,
line quality, and composition, these two days will jump start (or turbo charge) your woodburning. Select your own
project from a number of professional patterns provided in class. Come ready to enjoy a fun filled weekend!
P.S.
Don’t forget your burner!
The format of the workshop is individualized instruction with group demonstrations. All levels are welcome. The class begins with
a general introduction, demonstration, warm-up exercises, then individualized instruction with students working at their own pace.
Each student will receive a study board with specific samples and individualized instruction to take home. In addition, students will
create a value study – also to take home for reference. Workshop covers the artist’s unique approach to burning. An excellent course
for any level artist from beginner, through advanced. A variety of projects will be available to work on. Students should plan bring
their own burning unit and pens (a limited number of units are available for loan – deposit for pens is required) Pens needed are a
skew, shader and ball or writing pen.
Overview
Tools and how to use them correctly – how the tool is an extension of you
Surface options and preparation – your surface is your environment
Approaching the work – The artistic journey
Applying stains/color (if desired) to enhance the work
Finishing the work – preservation and framing
Pricing for 2 day workshops is $135 per student. This fee includes…
2 full days of instruction (9am -5pm)
patterns
Italian Poplar wood panels to burn
Instructor will also provide paints and brushes for students who wish to color their burnings. Additional patterns and cut wood
panels will be available for purchase.
Out of the area workshops require a guarantee of at least 8 students at time of booking, in order to offset travel and lodging. Local
workshops require a guarantee of 5 students. Maximum number of students is 12.
(630)453-9520
www.SharonBechtold.com
Please register for this class with Laura Guge- laura@gugeinstitute.com.