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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. $80.00

Melt Me

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. Gift-giving season is right around the corner. This is a great way to load up on treats for loved ones.

Adventures in Oz

We will have a one-day class to make these journals from scratch. I have always loved and cherished the Oz books by Frank L. Baum. These will be our covers on our hand sewn, hand covered journals. The class is $50 plus $10 materials fee. What a deal!!!!!!!! Class will be held at my home in Fullerton. Class size is limited. You can pay at my website using Paypal or mail me a check to reserve a spot. We will also do a quick drawing a watercolor exercise at the end of the day to get you started on your new art journal. This class makes a great gift and it is a fun day to spend with a friend or family memeber. Give the gift of creativity.

Oz Journal Kit
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So You Think You Can't Draw

This is a Drawing and Painting Class being offered twice a year for those that want discover the power and peace of drawing as a form of meditation. We will look at the differences in our drawing techniques using our brain’s ability to process what we see. We have a creative side and an analytical side. In this class we strengthen both sides through a series of exercises designed to give the students confidence and strong skills in their ability to draw what they see as well as express themselves creatively. This is a serious drawing class and will be limited to 10 students. Bring your own journal or sketch pad. We will also be practicing watercolor techniques. Class starts at 10 and goes to 4. Cost is $60...

Septmber 18, 19

Lightweight Sculpture for Mosaics

This class is only offered once 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 $185 and includes foam, netting, concrete mix, accouterments for structure, 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. Mosaicking can be done at home or by signing up for a mosaic class.

Lunch is potluck so we eat hardy. Sign up on line (see PayPal above) or pay by check.

Garden Sphere

I finally figured out how to teach this class in only 2 days. I will pre-make the concrete, hollow spheres for students to purchase. This is the part that takes so much time. These two days will be spent learning to mosaic an art piece that will last for years in your garden. You will be an expert with thinset by lunch the first day. We learn basic design ideas, nipping techniques and the best adhesives to use. Hollow 12"-14" concrete spheres will be available for purchase (students only) for $45 fee for a small sphere and $80 for a large sphere (this also includes the glass, grouts and adhesives) . Or, if you want, you can bring your own durable sphere, such as a bowling bowl. Cost for the class is $240 and includes all tools and materials to cover your ball.  As always we will potluck for lunch. I promise homemade bread.

Coming in November

Look at Me

This class is two days long and covers many aspects of mosaicking. From precise representation to creative freedom, both in the same piece. We start with a portrait, maybe a child, pet or favorite friend. Using the mesh method we create an exact likeness, then we expand into a more playful and free background to complete the piece. Students are responsible to bring a picture (I am available to help you choose one that would work well) and to bring the frame it will go in. This has proven to be a favorite class for all levels of mosaics. We will cover nipping and grinding techniques as well as grouting and finishing.

Cost is $130 plus a $20 lab fee, and covers all materials except the substrate and photo. Feel free to look at the portrait section on my website to see finished pieces by me and by students. Potluck on both days.

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 $185 with a $20 lab fee. 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.

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. There is a $10 lab fee plus the class cost of $80 which includes 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.

Idyllwild Arts

featuring:

  Metal Journaling
  Mosaics
  Family Art Camp

This is a great opportunity to learn basic as well as slightly advanced mosaics in the beauty of So. California mountains. I will also be teaching a 2-day metal journaling class.

Link to Idyllwild Arts Class Info

Registration has begun.

Artfest

Katherine will be teaching:

"Turn Me On Baby"

"Prayer Rugs"

Link to Arfest:

teeshamoore.com

artunraveled.com