New Spring Newsletter Here

Above: Navigating Heart, Encaustic Mixed Media, 24x24x3, 2012

New Spring 'Around the Corner' newsletter is here...new dates for workshops, Spring & Summer and other great happenings around the area and the US.  Take a look!

Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage Workshops to look forward to:

February to June 2012 Dates

All workshops at the Fergus Studio from 10- 4 unless noted otherwise

February 

Sat. Feb. 18th 1/2 day 1- 5 p.m. Encaustic Minatures/Card Making

Sat. Feb. 25th 10- 4 Level 1- Beginner's - FULL

Sun. Feb. 26th 10- 4 Level 2 - Beyond Collage

March 

Sat. March 3 10- 4 Level 1- Beginner's

Sun. March 4 10- 4 Level 3 - Texture Galore

Sun. March 11th 10- 4 Level 1 - Beginner's

Sat. March 24th Level 2 - Beyond Collage

April

Sat. April 21st 9:30- 3:30  Level 1 Beginner's and Level 2 Beyond Collage techniques in Sarnia

Sun. April 22nd 10- 4 Level 1 Beginner's

May

Sat. May 19th Level 2 - Beyond Collage

Sun. May 20th - Level 3 Texture Galore

June 

Weds. June 6th & Thurs. June 7th Altered books with encaustics at the 6th Annual International Encaustic Conference in Truro, MA. at the Truro Centre for the Arts

Sat. June 16th 10- 4 Level 1 Beginner's

Sat. June 23rd 1- 5 and Sunday June 24th Encaustic Beyond collage and texture galore techniques at Wise Daughter's in Toronto.  To register call 416- 761-1555

Summer Programs

Beyond the Cover 4 day Altered Books with Mica workshop/intensive July 26th - 29th

Week Long Encaustics August 13th - 17th 10:30 -3:30

1 day workshop fee is $180+ HST/all supplies provided; half day $95+ HST/all supplies provided; 5 week evening $350 + HST/all supplies provided

Returning students receive a 10%        discount on their registration fee

OR Register with another person receive a 10% discount 

Studio Share dates will continue to run in 2011 for Fridays all day 10- 5 or half day 10- 1:30 or 1:30 - 5p.m.  Let me know if you are interested and would like to know specific dates. $35 +HST. Register early for your spot.

Email: info@supriasdesigns.com to find out more or to save your spot.

Check www.supriasdesigns.com for more dates and details.

Or ask me about a custom art and creative workshop!

Another successful session at Wise Daughter's in Toronto...

Mary Breen, owner of Wise Daughter's in Toronto,  asked me to come back again to run another half day encaustic card making session....it was a joy to teach, I had lots of fun,....So did the folks that came out to participate...Thanks to Nancy Donaldson who has shared her lovely artwork on her blog ..... take a look at her lovely creation here.  So there is some talk of having me back for a TWO DAY intensive sometime in the Spring or Fall perhaps......what a treat that would be....to really get into the medium and learn so much more, with lots more time to create lovely work.  I'm in.....

Photo above credit to Nancy Donaldson- Thanks for sharing this with the world. 

Navigating Heart - New Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage Work

"Navigating Heart", Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage, 24 x 24 x 3, 2012

"Navigating Heart", Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage, 24 x 24 x 3 - Detail of heart

Here is the first piece for 2012 and one that will be my title piece for the new exhibit at Homer Watson Gallery, Kitchener, "Navigating Heart" will open March 25th, 2- 4 p.m. 

A lot went into this piece, I sculpted my heart, left it open intentionally, and placed within it old love letters, a past story, and left room for new stories to unfold...The heart is layered with paper collage, maps, bengali letters/script, handmade paper.  Maps will be a common element in this new exhibit.

Navigating Heart Series - New Exhibit Opens March 25th at the Homer Watson Gallery in Kitchener, Ontario

Above is the armature of my heart I have been creating with a metal mesh armature, plaster cloth and some layers of encaustic gesso from 

R & F encaustics.

Here above, is the first layers of collage and encaustic on my heart sculpture, use of maps and Bengali letters.

Backside of my heart, encaustic and paper collage.....

Close up of the heart thus far, first layers of wax, more to come...maps included Spain, where most definitely a piece of heart resides...where I felt love...and a new chapter, a map of Cape Cod, the Bay, Provincetown and Truro...a place I am of to this summer, where the encaustic medium continues to hold my heart and passion....at the Encaustic Conference in MA, USA

Full piece with finished layering photos to come in another post soon.

These works in progress are for an upcoming exhibit at the Homer Watson Gallery, Kitchener, Ontario.

Opening Reception is March 25th 2 - 4 p.m. hope you will mark the date in your calendar, I would love to meet you there.

Also, here are the names of the winners for the LIKE and SHARE campaign that I hosted on my Facebook page....From the LIKES - Lindsay Le Clair is the winner of an original piece of work and from the SHARE pool Tammy Good Kukac, also wins an original piece of art work.... CONGRATS! Thanks to all who continue to share and support my growth as an artist. Happy New Year greetings to all.

8 Days left when the LIKE and SHARE campaign closes on my Facebook Page - Enter for a chance to win

8 days left for the LIKE and Share campaign on my FACEBOOK page to close..if you haven't shared or liked this page yet to win an original piece of art work (two pieces are being given away),
do so today.... : ))

The announcement will be made on January 1st 2012 on my FACEBOOK PAGE...as a way to ring in the new year and to show my gratitude to so many of you who have supported my business....Also as an additional bonus for the remaining days of December, if you register and pay in full for an upcoming class, 20% will be taken off your registration fee...  Some spots remain in the following:

Sat. Jan. 14th Beginners - Level 1 Encaustic 10- 4
Sat. Jan. 21st Beyond Collage - Level 2 Encaustic 10- 4
Sat. Jan. 29th Texture Galore - Level 3 Encaustic 10- 4

Take advantage of this year end offer of 20% off registration fees.

Thank you for your blessings and support, with gratitude, Supria

Winter Greetings Newsletter, UpTown Sparkle and Shine Opening this Friday November 25th 6:30 - 8:30 and 'the hive' Winter Solstice all encaustic exhibit

Uptown Gallery's new show, "Sparkle and Shine", opens Friday November 25th  p.m. come out to meet the artists and see the great work there.  I will be one of the featured artists for this show.



Another great place to visit, please join us for: The Winter Solstice Encaustic Show at 'the hive'!

What: an exhibit of small, exquisite encaustic paintings by:  Daniel Beirne, Andrea Bird, Supria Karmakar, Jane Longman, Elsa Mann and Tania Wycherley

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 26th, from 1 - 4pm - join us for refreshements and to meet the artists - demonstrations of this ancient painting medium will be taking place during this time!

When: Saturday, November 26th until Sunday, December 18th

Where: Alton Mill Creative Centre, 'the hive' - Studio 201, 1402 Queen Street West, Alton, ON  www.altonmill.ca

Hours:  November 26, 27: 10am - 5pm, December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18th: 10am - 5pm or by appointment/chance.  Call 519-323-3437 to arrange an alternate time.

Just south of Orangeville, nestled in the Caledon Hills, the Alton Mill is a wonderful destination for a day or half-day trip ... a great place to enjoy the treats at Shaw's Creek Cafe, go for a hike on the trails, and/or do some holiday shopping.  We hope to see you there!

My Studio will be open for vistors Sat. Dec. 3rd and Sunday Dec. 4th 10- 4, come for refreshments, and see what's new.  For directions or map check out: http://www.elorafergusstudiotour.com/index.cfm?page=mixed_media

Call for Submissions - THE WAX BOOK: Altered, Repurposed, Remade...An exhibit that will take place at the Sixth International Encaustic Conference on the Cape Cod

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Wax Book: Altered, Repurposed, Remade
To take place at the Sixth International Encaustic Conference

The purpose of the exhibit is to highlight the book as a container, of ideas, thoughts, culture and narratives—especially now, as we are living in the ever growing digital culture and the reliance on communication devices such as the iPad, Kindle and iPhones.  This exhibit will take place from Thursday May 31st to Friday June 8, 2012, at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill in Truro, Massachusetts as part of the Sixth International Encaustic Conference on Cape Cod.  The exhibit will bring focus on the history of the book as the original container of ideas and information, highlighting the tactile nature of books, their text, script, pages, paper, spine, cover, and the dimensional qualities of the book.

These artworks could be open or closed books, two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional constructs, with a sculptural or assemblage quality, highlighting text or not.    Mediums to be included will be encaustic and book parts with the optional inclusion of  mixed media and found objects.  The interpretation will be left with the artist.  The parameters of the artwork are to be an approximate size of 9 x 11 inches plus depth; works may be constructed to hang on the wall and/or rest on a pedestal or shelf.

DEADLINE:  Wednesday February 1st, 2012, (post-marked by midnight)
FEE: There is no fee to enter

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be registered for The Conference by the entry deadline
• You may send via E-Mail: 3-5 Images, 300 dpi, jpeg, maximum 1.8 MB each
• Or via snail mail:  3-5 images, 300 dpi, jpeg, maximum 1.8 MB each, on a CD mailed to: Supria Karmakar, 501 St. Andrew Street East, Fergus, ON. N1M 1R7, Canada.  Marked Attention: "The Wax Book, Altered, Repurposed, Remade";  your CD will not be returned
• An image list with title, medium, size (height, width, & depth)
• Please label your images in the following manner:  number- title – name of artist. i.e.:  01-waxbook-SammyD.jpg
• A brief paragraph of your background and experience related to art (short bio.)
• Include contact info: Name, mailing address, email, website, and phone number(s)
• Questions? Contact Supria Karmakar at info@supriasdesigns.com

ABOUT THE CURATOR:
Supria Karmakar is a visual artist who uses encaustic mixed media and altered book mediums within her artwork. She will demonstrate techniques for making altered books at the 6th International Encaustic Conference on June 3, and will teach a two-day Post-Conference workshop on June 6 and 7.  Additional info about the conference: www.encausticconference.blogspot.com