MOSAICS FOR THE GARDEN

Instructor: Laurel True

Dates/Times:

Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

April 14 - 15, 2012

(2-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP)

Description: Beautify your garden with colorful mosaic art! This class will cover the basics and beyond for exterior and garden mosaics including basic mosaic design, introduction of materials, information on substrates appropriate for exterior use and their preparation as well as adhesives, setting, grouting and sealing. 

 

Instructor will present information on ceramic clay bodies and glazes for exterior use as well as other materials appropriate for outside display. We will have lots of materials to play with during class.

 

This class is great for the beginner as we will be covering tools, cutting techniques, mosaic design and tricks for setting both tile mosaic...and is also appropriate for the student who has already experimented with interior or craft mosaics and would like to expand their knowledge to include exterior, garden or permanent installations.

 

Students will create a 12" x 12" mosaic stepping stone to take home.

 

Returning students may bring their own substrate to mosaic for the garden within size parameters - please check with instructor.
Level: Any
Class price $ 175.00
Materials fee: Materials provided, however students may bring their own glass object to mosaic, with consent of instructor
Class size: Minimum 6, Maximum 10 (12 may be possible)