Over the past 6 years, Joe Bob and Amanda have been weaving their teachings into a complimentary and effective experience that anyone with any skill level and a good dose of curiosity would benefit from.
Amanda will be teaching her approach to Ernst Fuchs’ revived early renaissance in-direct painting method that she calls ‘Painting with Light’. Participants will be encouraged to use the self portrait from a mirror as the primary painting study. Beginning with charcoal and developing the painting in a spiral sequence with values and then color, the evolution of the image is in all ways transformational.
Joe Bob will offer a series of lectures woven between painting demos and studio time on an introduction to The Science of Man’s Conscious Self Evolution. Maps are useful. The maps presented in this series provide a clear description of the features that compose the knowable territories and behaviors of the occupants within the alleged self and its supposed mind.
The real Magick then happens in the studio, as we collectively support each other in sharpening our inner and outer eye while practicing our craft.
Because of the short class length all painting will be done in acrylic. Each participant will begin and aim to finish 1 painting during the length of the class.
There will be Painting Jams into the evenings!
Materials included in workshop price:
- 11x14 Canvas panel
- 14x18" Canvas
- Vine Charcoal
- Satin Glazing Medium
- Glazing Brushes
- Rags
- Mahl Stick materials
- Mirrors for self portrait
- jars for water
Materials available for an extra fee on site:
- Snap Princeton brushes (at cost)
- Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints ($20)
Colors include:
Titanium White
Hansa Yellow
Indian Yellow
Quinacridone Burnt Orange
Raw Umber
Pyrrole Red
Quinacridone Magenta
Dioxazine Purple
Manganese Blue
Phthalo Blue
Carbon Black
Suggested Materials for students to bring:
- sketchbook/notebook
- pencil/pen
- assortment of soft synthetic brushes (see suggestions on link listed below)
- personal acrylic paint (bring what you have and we will check it out!)
- palette (lids from hummus containers make great little palettes ;) Or invest in a STA-WET palette as listed in link below:
- easel (if possible to bring)
- clip light for evening Art Jams (if available).
See special "Wishlist" on Blick.com for suggestions on materials: https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/0XX2KDG8V2EVE
Amanda Sage
Joe Bob Merritt
At check out the lunch plan option will include gluten free, vegan and meat options.
This workshop does not include lodging and we recommend checking out the Local Nomad which a block away from the workshop and has a full communal kitchen.
FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT REGISTER BY: February 19th
If you applied before the 19th you will be receiving the go ahead to purchase with early bird discount.
Scholarship's, Covid Policy, Refunds and FAQ's
Over the past 6 years, Joe Bob and Amanda have been weaving their teachings into a complimentary and effective experience that anyone with any skill level and a good dose of curiosity would benefit from.
Amanda will be teaching her approach to Ernst Fuchs’ revived early renaissance in-direct painting method that she calls ‘Painting with Light’. Participants will be encouraged to use the self portrait from a mirror as the primary painting study. Beginning with charcoal and developing the painting in a spiral sequence with values and then color, the evolution of the image is in all ways transformational.
Joe Bob will offer a series of lectures woven between painting demos and studio time on an introduction to The Science of Man’s Conscious Self Evolution. Maps are useful. The maps presented in this series provide a clear description of the features that compose the knowable territories and behaviors of the occupants within the alleged self and its supposed mind.
The real Magick then happens in the studio, as we collectively support each other in sharpening our inner and outer eye while practicing our craft.
Because of the short class length all painting will be done in acrylic. Each participant will begin and aim to finish 1 painting during the length of the class.
There will be Painting Jams into the evenings!
Materials included in workshop price:
- 11x14 Canvas panel
- 14x18" Canvas
- Vine Charcoal
- Satin Glazing Medium
- Glazing Brushes
- Rags
- Mahl Stick materials
- Mirrors for self portrait
- jars for water
Materials available for an extra fee on site:
- Snap Princeton brushes (at cost)
- Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints ($20)
Colors include:
Titanium White
Hansa Yellow
Indian Yellow
Quinacridone Burnt Orange
Raw Umber
Pyrrole Red
Quinacridone Magenta
Dioxazine Purple
Manganese Blue
Phthalo Blue
Carbon Black
Suggested Materials for students to bring:
- sketchbook/notebook
- pencil/pen
- assortment of soft synthetic brushes (see suggestions on link listed below)
- personal acrylic paint (bring what you have and we will check it out!)
- palette (lids from hummus containers make great little palettes ;) Or invest in a STA-WET palette as listed in link below:
- easel (if possible to bring)
- clip light for evening Art Jams (if available).
See special "Wishlist" on Blick.com for suggestions on materials: https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/0XX2KDG8V2EVE
Amanda Sage
Joe Bob Merritt
At check out the lunch plan option will include gluten free, vegan and meat options.
This workshop does not include lodging and we recommend checking out the Local Nomad which a block away from the workshop and has a full communal kitchen.
FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT REGISTER BY: February 19th
If you applied before the 19th you will be receiving the go ahead to purchase with early bird discount.
Scholarship's, Covid Policy, Refunds and FAQ's
The Paonia School of Magick is offering one-to-three-month residencies during the months of March, April, and May in collaboration with Elsewhere Studios Residency program. During this period the Elsewhere building becomes the Temple to the Muse, with classroom space on the lower level.
The residencies are open to artists of all genres with a metaphysical, spiritual, or nature focus.
The residencies provide intimate focused time with living and studio space in a rich and creative community. Residents are invited (but not required) to participate in School of Magick courses that will take place in the ‘So Below’ classroom.
Artists in residence get 30% off of all classes and workshops!
Feel free to check out the Elsewhere website, to find out more about spaces available
(Suite, Gingerbread House, Loft room) elsewherestudios.org
Application deadline: December 17st to January 10st