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MOSAIC STEPPING STONES
w/ Dianne Sonnenberg
3 sessions: $125
(includes $15 material fee)
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
STARTS THIS WEEKEND!
February 11, 18, and 25th
Saturdays, 2:00-5:00 pm.
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This class is an annual favorite before Spring arrives in Texas and usually attracts beginners to more seasoned mosaic artists alike. This class is a great introduction to the art of mosaics. Students will make a 12x12" stepping
stone using stained glass and glass nuggets. Basic cutting, layout,
gluing and grouting will be covered. All materials included.
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3-D SPRING GARDEN MOSAICS
w/ Dianne Sonnenberg
5 Wednesday evening sessions:
March 28 to April 25
6:30-8:30 pm.
$155
(includes $35 material fee)
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
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Enhance your gardens or make great gifts! In this class, you will learn various techniques to create 3-dimensional mosaic art for EXTERIOR applications. You will create 2 mosaics in class and learn valuable techniques to create additional pieces on your own. All materials included. No prior mosaic experience is required.
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CRAZY MOSAIC MIRRORS
w/ Dianne Sonnenberg
4 Wednesday daytime sessions:
April 11 to May 2
10:00 am -1:00 pm.
(12 hrs class time)
$185
(includes $40 material fee)
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
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Create a gorgeous work of art in this fun mosaic class. We will provide the crazy mirror substrate and you will learn the art of creating colorful abstract mosaic patterns using stained glass and glass nuggets. All materials included. No prior
mosaic experience is required.
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MOSAIC ANDAMENTO
& TEXTURE
w/ Dianne Sonnenberg
4 Wednesday evening sessions:
May 2 to May 23
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
(10 hrs class time)
$190
(includes $70 materials fee)
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Students will create their mosaic panel either in a 12x12 or 10 x 14 space, utilizing a variety of mosaic Andamento and textures. Materials will included. Prior
mosaic experience is recommended.
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Radical Dimensions in
Glass Mosaics
w/ Kelley Knickerbocker
THIS COURSE HAS FILLED TO CAPACITY.
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Friday through Sunday, April 13-15, 2012
Friday, 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
DESCRIPTION:
Through a fun, fast-paced combination of lecture/slideshow, cutting and setting demos, and lots of hands-on practice, students will learn to confidently execute two "extreme sport" variations of ungrouted glass-on-glass mosaic:
Flat Stacking, in which differing opacities of stained glass are adhered in layers to a mirror substrate. This technique explores the luminous light diffusion, color blending, and unique three-dimensional background / foreground effects only layers can produce.
Edge Stacking, in which stained glass strips of varying heights and lengths are stacked on edge to showcase the light-handling properties of the riven edge. This technique creates dramatic dimensional contrasts with surrounding elements.
Other techniques and topics covered:
+ The benefits of combining glass with contrasting materials. Students will learn to cut and set an unglazed porcelain background to complement their
stacked glass mosaic elements.
+ Efficient cutting and setting tips for both glass and porcelain.
+ An introduction to UV-curing adhesives.
+ Using mirror as a substrate.
+ Framing
+ Appropriate adhesives, grouts, tools, and applications.
This workshop will be of greatest benefit to artists who have worked in glass but are looking for ways to push the envelope in how glass can be used in mosaics. Basic knowledge of glass cutting and mosaic principles techniques are required. Participants will complete up to two 6" x 6" glass mosaics in class, and will have the opportunity to incorporate most of the techniques and materials demonstrated. You will have a great time, work hard, and come away with brains packed full of new information and inspiration.
All supplies /materials will be provided. However, participants should plan to bring their own tools.
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About Kelley
Kelley Knickerbocker is an internationally-recognized mosaic artist/instructor from Seattle, WA. She designs, fabricates and installs custom fine art and architectural mosaics in her studio: Rivenworks Mosaics.
Her work can be viewed at her website, http://rivenworksmosaics.com.
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Dianne Sonnenberg's glass and smalti, ungrouted, mosaic (above) done as part of a functional napkin/book holder.
Dianne is well-known for her 2010 SAMA International Award-winning landscape mosaic series of a pair of perfectly egg-shaped 6-ft "seascape" sculptures aptly named "OceanEGGraphy". The first "bright" design pictured below contains unusual kiln-fired pieces, rare gold smalti, and many colors from Spectrum's Silvercoat series of 3mm mirror-backed Waterglass (available on order and in limited supply at Artisan Stained Glass).
Find More of Her Work Around Austin and in the Gallery @ Artisan Stained Glass, Austin, TX.
Call Dianne at 336-9442 for Custom Mosaic Installations and Restorations of Antique Mosaic Pieces. You can view more of her work at DianneSonnenberg.com
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