Feel the excitement of learning a centuries-old art form and prepare to be addicted!
Class are taught in Bedford at Bower Center for the Arts and Studios 207
Class size is limited-6
Tuesday afternoons or evenings: (5 sessions) Jan 22, 29, Feb 12, 19, 26, No class Feb 5 1:30-4 pm OR 6-8:30 pm $125 tuition (pay to Bower Center) $ 30 supply fee (pay to instructor/first class) Learn the basics of mosaic design, some of the different materials used, the tools used, how to cut glass and porcelain, and two direct methods of constructing a mosaic. Supply fee will cover the first two small projects. |
Class size is limited-6
Tuesday afternoons or evenings: (5 sessions) Mar 12, 19, 26, Apr 9, 16, No class Apr 2 1:30-4 pm OR 6-8:30 pm $125 tuition (pay to Bower Center) $ 30 supply fee (pay to instructor/first class) Learn the basics of mosaic design, some of the different materials used, the tools used, how to cut glass and porcelain, and the double reverse method of constructing a mosaic Supply fee will cover this project. |
Class size is limited-4
Thursday evenings: 6-8:30 pm (5 sessions) Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 $135 tuition (pay to Bower Center) $ 30 supply fee (pay to instructor/first class) Love creating flat mosaics, but want to expand your knowledge and try sculptural projects? The primary focus of this class will the use of readymade forms: how to prepare them to mosaic and to apply glass or porcelain tiles to curved surfaces. Students will have a choice of a form for their first project, or can bring one for consideration. Techniques, as they apply to various shapes and designs, will be covered as will interior vs exterior applications. Previous mosaics experience helpful, but not required. |
Class size is limited-4
Thursday evenings: 6-8:30 pm ( 6 sessions) Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18 $160 tuition (pay to Bower Center) $ 30 supply fee (pay to instructor/first class) Love creating flat mosaics, but want to expand your knowledge and try sculptural projects? This class will concentrate on creating custom shapes for wall mounted or self-supporting 3-D works, using different materials and applying them to curved surfaces, and hanging wall mounted works. Techniques, as they apply to various shapes and designs, will be covered as will interior vs exterior applications. |
Class will be held at Studios 207
Wednesday evenings Jan 30 and Feb 6 $50. tuition $35. supply fee (pay at first class) This class will be taught by Dotti Stone and you will get to create 3 small mosaics, for you or for gifts: jewelry, belt buckle, bottle stopper (one of each, or any three). |
Class size is limited-5
Thursday evenings: 6-8:30 pm ( 8 sessions) May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20 $200 tuition (pay to Bower Center) $ 50 supply fee (pay to instructor/first class) Smalti has been used for hundreds of years to create mosaic works - the many colors and the visual effects of smalti make it very versatile. It is particularly noted for its reflective quality and texture. The color palette of solid colors, transparent colors, and gold is extensive. Smalti is both traditional and contemporary, and used by many mosaic artists today. Smalti has been made for centuries in Italy, then in France, in Mexico since the early 1950s, and more recently in China. A Power Point for students will show how this vibrant glass is made, include some history, and show work by different mosaic artists. Learn how to use the traditional hammer and hardie and modern wheeled cutters for cutting and shaping, then create your own special smalti mosaic |
