Jason Hackenwerth | Into the Deep

Workshop: The Bolder the Better

Dates: July 30 - August 2, 2026

Days: 4

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Level: All

Size: 12

Tuition: $1,750

Lunch: Complimentary lunch provided in studio daily

Supplies: Not included

What to Expect

In this workshop we will focus on preparation, process, and pushing past thought. We will discuss states of consciousness and authorship of the marks we make. Students will be challenged to push past their current comfort level to produce more unique and striking paintings. Instructor Jason Hackenwerth will share feedback and names of artists that are pertinent for research and study.

Reviews From Last Year's Workshop

"Exactly what I needed. Reinvigorated my practice and pushed me to be bolder. Jason was generous and wise and shared his expertise with warmth and excitement." -Anne B.

"Put a fire in me to create fun, interesting art..." -Barbara I.

"It was helpful seeing how he works and hearing about his art practice. I appreciated his critique and morning pep talks." - Kippi L.

"Grateful to Jason and the WC team for making space and support to explore and be challenged and develop a new approach - exactly what I was hoping for." -Matt L.

"Jason brought tremendous energy and passion to his workshop. It was interesting watching him work." -Kara G.

"Insightful, full of art history knowledge, met artists where they were at." -Cathryn L.

A Note From Jason Hackenwerth:

I see my function as similar to a hiker on a remote trail who piles stones along the way to help others remain on the path. As such, when I encounter dazzling works by other artists I feel a connectedness to the experience. A feeling of affirmation that others have taken this path and that it is a worth-while endeavor. When the rocks are piled so carefully and so skillfully that they seem to defy gravity, it is a reminder to let go of the need to reach the destination and recognize that what is most sacred are the examples we leave for others along the journey. My work is a continual practice of arranging the stones so surprisingly that they become arresting beacons of assurance that we are not lost, we are not alone. We are.

Supply List:

Paint brushes

One 2” plastic bristle brush for acrylic or latex (Home Depot)

One 3” plastic bristle brush

One 4” plastic bristle brush

At least one thin acrylic brush for making skinny lines

I like to put my brushes on long sticks. You can use ¼ inch lattice cut in 30-40 inch sticks or ½ inch dowel rods. To make long brushes: Black Gaffer Tape

(real gaffer tape) will tape the brush to the sticks. I will bring 1 roll and the whole class can use it.

Canvas

Two or three stretched canvas pre primed

30x40 48x48 or 60x48” or raw canvas that you can stretch.

(Your preference).

Also, several small canvas or wood mounts to work on while large works are drying.

8”x8” or 8x10 or 5x7 or 6x6 inch.

Amazon sells nice wood mounts for a good price. We will use acrylic. I prefer Utrecht. (Your preference).

Heavy clear plastic roll 3.5mil or from Home Depot for making dried acrylic paint patches that can be cut up into shapes, or lines and attached to the surface of your painting. See Demonstration images and description below. If you plan to make these, it might be a good idea to make them in advance and bring them rolled like fruit roll ups in your travel case. 1 roll Blue tape

Paint

These are the colors and sizes I plan to use. I find it better to have more than enough than too little. You choose the colors you will want to work with.

2 quarts Titanium White

1 quart Deep or Ivory Black.

1 quart Yellow Ochre

With Utrecht, some colors are offered in the Artist’s Series or in the Studio Series at Dick Blick.

Large tube Artist Series Naphtol red

Large tube Artist Series Ultramarine blue

Large tube Studio Series Primary blue

Large tube Studio Series Yellow green

Small tube Studio Series Medium Green or similar

Large tube Artist Series Titanium or Studio Series Lemon yellow

Large tube Artist Series Hansa yellow or Studio Series deep yellow

Large tube Artist Series Cadmium or Orange light or Studio Series Medium Orange

Mediums

Half Gallon Liquitex Fluids Acrylic Medium Matte

Half Gallon Liquitex Fluids Acrylic Medium Gloss

Spray Paint

I like to have at least a few colors from Montana Gold. These are only suggestions and I may have extra you can use a bit of.

Shock Red

Shock Black Gleaming Pink. (fluorescent) Lawn green or similar.

Drawing

For drawing use Tempera sticks. Choose your own colors or combo set

(Playcolor Basics or other brands - available on Amazon. These are typically for kids but they are pigment rich and make really nice marks).

Other:

Heavy clear plastic roll 3.5mil (Home Depot) for making dried acrylic paint patches that can be cut up into shapes, or lines and attached to the surface of your painting. If you plan to make these, it might be a good idea to make them in advance and bring them rolled like fruit roll ups in your travel case.

1 roll of blue tape

Questions about supplies?

Contact Jason Hackenwerth directly at jason@jasonhackenwerth.com