Tuesday mornings 9:30 am-11:30
Wed. evenings 5-7:30

Class fee for 4 weeks-$90
Class fee for 3 months- $220

Beginning & Advanced Mosaic Classes

Find yourself oddly attracted to BLING-BLING? Ever felt like smashing things? Ready to go beyond paper? If so, this is the workshop for you. At the end of the month you will be well experienced and have a vast knowledge of the mosaic world and the techniques you need to make just about anything covered in brightly colored glass and tile. Our project will be an insect (butterfly, dragonfly, firefly, moth, etc.) of your design or choosing. I wIll teach you the best way to create gorgeous patterns and compositions using fabulous colored opaque glass. We will learn about the best products to create long lasting and beautiful mosaics both indoors and out. You will fall in love with the intensity of the medium and take great pride in creating something so permanent. I promise you will find the class to be extremely cathartic and satisfying. $90.00

Mosaics 101

This class is a perfect introduction to glass mosaics for people on the go or just needing a nice Sunday activity. After one day students will be confident in the skills of mosaic art such as nipping, adhesives, placement, grouting and everything needed to complete a beautiful piece for your home. Our project will be a simple silver tray for you to design, fill and finish.  I provide a kaleidoscope of colored glass to choose from and we learn how to follow line and space to fill our piece to perfection. Fee is $90 which includes materials - the silver tray, adhesives, primers, glass and tiles, grouts. I will provide all the tools needed for this project: nippers, cutters, pliers, sealants and all other accouterments. Students only need bring their imaginations. This is a fun class to do with friends or other family members.

Mosaics with beads..NEW!

This is my new favorite thing and I am so excited to finally be offering it to others. In this one day class we master the art of beading on the lids of fun boxes using a special product that allows us to do small work and not have to grout. Students will leave with at least one finished box to put their treasures in.

Cost of the class is $85 and includes your choice of boxes (average size 5"x7"), epoxies, a glass eye and paints for staining. Students are responsible for bringing their favorite beads, jewels, rhinestones, etc. for decorating. We will also address how to use this in sculpture. As usual we share a potluck lunch and have a great time.

Benchmaking

This is its own form of garden art. We learn the indirect method of laying out our design inside a bench mold (we have 5 bench shapes to choose from). Our canvas is large, up to 48” so it takes a while to design and lay out our pieces. Most of this will be done on day one and part of day two. Our final few hours will be spent pouring up 150lb of concrete with rebar over the top of our precious design. 3 days later we will remove our bench from the mold to reveal a beautiful inlaid glass design ready to set in your yard. This piece is durable and will be a true jewel in your garden. The class is $210 (includes all materials). Don’t be intimidated. This class is perfect for beginners as well as advanced. Legs are not included in the class but I can tell you some great solutions for perching your new art piece.

Sat, Feb 25 - 9:30am - 5pm
Sun, Feb 26 - 9:30am - 3pm

Lightweight Concrete Sculpture

This class is only offered twice a year and is a real favorite. In this 2- day session students learn about the materials and techniques needed to create their own garden sculpture ready to mosaic. The class includes instruction, handouts, demonstration, and all the materials needed to transform your foam sculpture into a sturdy exterior-ready art piece. Then we get to work!!

Class is $210 and includes all materials and tools such as foam, netting, concrete mix, accouterments for structure, hot wire cutters, shavers and so much more. Students must bring their imagination, grunge clothes, rubber gloves and a great sense of adventure. This class covers structure only. Completed piece will be made of concrete with a foam interior. Mosaicking can be done at home or by signing up for a mosaic class.

Students will need to bring a board to carry their piece home.

Fused Glass

Fused glass is not only fun on its own but also a delightful addition to mosaic projects. This is an afternoon of learning the techniques of layering glass to create full and tack fused pieces that are amazing on their own or used in an art piece. Cost is $60 and includes tools and firings. Glass will be available for purchasing to make as many pieces as you choose. This is a great way to load up on treats for loved ones.

Portrait Class

This is class is a great way to play with the artist eye. These painted portraits start with simple colors, a photograph and a few tricks to get the facial placement exact. Then we go to town with shading, collage, colored pencils and anything else to give our piece that special zing. Our final embellishment is a thick coat of clear epoxy that makes the portrait extra magical. Don’t worry, no matter what your skill level is, by class end you will feel like Da Vince himself, with a little Warhol thrown in.

Class cost is $85 and includes canvas, transfer paper, resin and a few otheraccoutrements. Student need only bring a simple photo (more info upon registration), a few brushes and 5 or 6 paint colors.

Artfest

Katherine will be teaching: "Bug Coffins"

Mosaics 101

This class is a perfect introduction to glass mosaics for people on the go or just needing a nice Sunday activity. After one day students will be confident in the skills of mosaic art such as nipping, adhesives, placement, grouting and everything needed to complete a beautiful piece for your home. Our project will be a simple silver tray for you to design, fill and finish.  I provide a kaleidoscope of colored glass to choose from and we learn how to follow line and space to fill our piece to perfection. Fee is $90 which includes materials - the silver tray, adhesives, primers, glass and tiles, grouts. I will provide all the tools needed for this project: nippers, cutters, pliers, sealants and all other accouterments. Students only need bring their imaginations. This is a fun class to do with friends or other family members.

- FAMILY CAMP

Family Camp is one of Idyllwild Arts most popular programs. Because enrollment is limited, it fills up very quickly. Families, from single parents with children and grandparents with grandchildren, to traditional families and extended families, have all found Family Camp to be the ideal family vacation. Relaxing, fun & educational, too!