A growing group of contemporary artists, including Andrew Wyeth, Robert Vickrey, and Reginald Marsh have revived this ancient medium. Join the revival in this fascinating workshop! Beginning with a 2-hour demonstration and explanation of the techniques used, Laura will lead you to recognize the enormous potential this medium offers. Derived
from her watercolor background, Laura has developed a technique for egg tempera that is freeing and fun by taking traditional rules that apply and integrating them with a more fluid contemporary approach. After a 2-hour demonstration, explanation, and consultation on subject matter, students will then work on their own. The instructor will give “mini”
demos throughout the day as questions arise. A short critique at the end of the first day will encourage new ideas and a renewed focus. A brief demo featuring “refining” techniques will be given at the start of the second day, followed by work on individual pieces with more “mini” demos. The workshop will end with an encouraging critique to allow students to see what others have done and how differently everyone interprets this fascinating medium. Panels and pigments will be provided, and their cost is included in this workshop fee. A list of additional required materials will be available. Students are asked to bring their own reference photos, sketches, or studies to work from.

Dates: Saturday-Sunday, 10am - 5pm, October 23–24

Fees: $310 for Members registered by October 16, $360 for Nonmembers and late registrations

Instructor Bio: Laura J. Eden finds inspiration by immersing herself in a subject engaging all of her senses; her watercolors, and now egg temperas, have traveled through a variety of subjects and themes. She is the recipient of many awards, including a First Place in the Connecticut Watercolor Society Awards, the Connecticut Women Artists: Mechanics Bank Award, a Wintonbury Art League Watercolor Award, and 1996 Connecticut Watercolor Society award. Her work has been selected for numerous corporate and public collections, and she is affiliated with the Connecticut Watercolor Society.