Theory, Method & Technique
Spend the first class period learning the basic "mosaic grammar" of Roman and Byzantine mosaicists, and practicing glass tile cutting techniques. You'll also gain experience with thinset cement bonding mortar. The second class period will be devoted to you working on your own project. Prior mosaic experience recommended; strong hands required. $110.00, Limit 6 participants.

Open Studio
Bring your own mosaic project (or start a new one) and make your glassy, grouty mess in our factory instead of in your home. Ideal for self-directed mosaic enthusiasts, but I'm around to give basic feedback if you want it. Register for Open Studio in advance during scheduled class time and we'll make space for you. $15.00/hr.

Intro to Contemporary Mosaic
Explore the basic tenets of creating art from chunks of glass, as oppsed to lines or brushstrokes. We'll discuss the basic topics of substrates, adhesives, tesserae, and grouting an art panel for interior display within the first hour. Spend the remainder of the class practicing how to leverage color, tonal value, and design strategies in your own small art panel project. No prior experience necessary.

Glass-on-Glass
Explore the basic materials and techniques used to apply stained glass mosaic to glass substrates. No prior experience necessary.5.00, Limit 6 participants.

Garden Bling
Brighten up winter gardens with weatherproof fish, stars, lollipops, and other festive sculptural forms. Materials and tools provided, price includes special materials fees. $135

Mosaic on Mesh
Learn how to fabricate large-scale mosaic on fiberglass mesh. This class is more about the nuts-and-bolts of creating architecturally sound mosaic, as opposed to the artistic aspects of the medium. Prior mosaic experience recommended.$75.00, Limit 6 participants.

Mixed Media Mosaic

Learn basic principles for combining mixed media elements such that your finished creations contain tension and interest without being chaotic. (I also call this course "Making Art That Doesn't Look Like Stew," and credit my friend Brooks Tower for the stew analogy.) Prior mosaic experience recommended.$65

March

Tue 18 Mar 5:00-8:00pm Glass on Glass Mosaic $55.00
Tue-Wed 25-26 Mar 5:00-8:00pm Mosaic Theory, Method, and Technique $110.00

April

Tue 1 April 5:00-8:00pm Introduction to Contemporary Mosaic $55.00
Tue 15 Apr 5:00-8:00pm Mosaic on Mesh $75.00
Tue 22 Apr 5:00-8:00pm Mixed Media Mosaic $65.00
Tue-Wed 29-30 Apr 5:00-8:00pm Mosaic Theory, Method, and Technique $110.00
Tue 6 May 5:00-8:00pm Introduction to Contemporary Mosaic $55.00

 

Contact Bedrock at (206) 283-7625 to sign up.