Classes & Events Calendar :

Class Title: Mosaics:101

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: No previous glass cutting or mosaic experience is needed.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Experience the classical art of glass mosaic in this one-day workshop. This class will introduce students to the direct mosaic method using traditional mosaic design elements. Learn glass cutting techniques, gluing and grouting applications along with tips on designing or modifying patterns. Students will work on an 8” wood base in class. Students will be able to choose from several patterns.
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Safety: Please do not wear sandals if handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn when cutting glass, will be provided if needed
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Tools & Materials Included:
                        Patterns will be provided.
                        8” wooden mosaic surface
                        Mosaic materials (glass pieces, glass globs, glass tile and ceramic tile),
                        glue and grout for project are included.
                        Use of our grinders and saws
                        Use of our mosaic nippers

Additional Tools & Materials:
                 Optional: Your own mosaic tools, glass cutting and breaking tools
                 You may bring your own glass mosaic material.

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Class Title:
Glass on Glass Window Mosaic
 
Approx. Material Cost:
Included
 
Experience Required:
No glass cutting or mosaic experience necessary.
 
Type of Class:
Demonstration and hands - on projects
 
Class Description:
Create a shimmering glass mosaic window in this one-day class.  Find out about the proper adhesives for doing glass on glass mosaics.  Working with transparent stained glass, students will learn simple cutting techniques.  Designing for mosaics will also be covered.  Bring your own glass window (no larger than 20 “ x 20”) or purchase one at class (approx. $25).  Stained glass and adhesive will be provided.  Bring your own glass cutting and mosaic nippers or borrow ours during class.  No glass cutting or mosaic experience is necessary.   
 
Safety:
Please do not wear sandals if cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses must be worn during class, provided if needed.    
 
Tools and materials included:
Stained glass, adhesive
Use of glass cutting tools and mosaic nippers
 
Additional Tools & Materials:
Optional: Pen and paper for notes. Students may want to bring design ideas; designs can be simple black and white line art, such as clip art.
Students can purchase a glass window for around $25 or bring their own. A picture frame with glass also makes a good surface for your project. (no larger than 20" x 20")
 
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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Intermediate and Advanced mosaic experience

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: In this class we will use greyscale values rather than traditional colors to create form and
expression in creating a mosaic pet portrait. Precision cutting techniques will be covered, as
well as andamento, glass selection and shading.
Since this technique is more time consuming, a finished portrait is not expected at the end of the
three-day workshop, however, the eyes and a good portion of the face can be completed,
depending on the experience of each student. This workshop is intended for intermediate or
advanced mosaic artists and should not be used as an introduction to making mosaics.
Students can either work on a black and white photo provided by the instructor, or can provide a
PHOTO prior to the class. Photos provided by the students should be high resolution showing
good detail (not out of focus) and have fairly strong contrast between values.
The instructor will map out the design before the class if using a photo supplied by the student
prior to the class.
A phone with a camera is recommended, as we will be using this as a tool in class to see
grayscale values.

Safety: Please wear safety glasses when cutting glass, provided if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Includes all materials, use of our tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Students may want to bring: Mosaic nippers or tools to work with stained glass.
The instructor will be contacting students regarding photos for their project ans recommending tools. 

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Make a beautiful mosaic table for your home or for a gift! Learn the basics of the direct mosaic method that can be applied to many different surfaces. Students will begin the table top in class and finish the project at home. All steps for completing the project will be demonstrated during class. Using strips of glass and mosaic nippers students will create a sunface design using colorful stained glass. Students may bring another pattern if they choose instead of the supplied sunface pattern. Students with glass cutting experience may bring their favorite glass and cutting tools.

Safety: Please do not wear open toe shoes if cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn; they will be provided if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: Sunface pattern
18 in. round wooden table top and 19 in. wrought iron table legs (#425660)
Stained glass strips
Grout and glue
Use of our mosaic nippers

Additional Tools & Materials: Students with glass cutting experience may bring their favorite glass nippers.
Students may bring a different pattern.  Instructor will be able to size the pattern accordingly.
Note: Students may want to bring a snack/lunch for the 10am-2:30pm class. A break will be provided to go out for lunch.

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