Description
The focus of this mosaic workshop is to use the vibrancy of transparent glass to represent the colorful joy in the garden. This finished window mosaic will have different moods throughout the day based on amounts of sunlight. Selecting glass for this piece will be a lesson in color, value, and opacity; you’ll want some of each!
There will be demonstrations throughout the workshop: including glass cutting techniques, compositional discussions, and assistance with adhering and grouting the mosaic. But nothing will match the excitement of seeing the mosaic backlit by sunlight for the first time!
About the Instructor
His desire to learn this ancient craft came after building a house and installing tile walls and floors. Using his training in art and sculpture from Lewis & Clark College, Mark has completed many public art pieces located in the Pacific Northwest, and has published a how-to book on garden art, Mosaic Garden Projects.
Materials List
You will need to bring:
Mask for mixing thin-set & grout
Apron
Simple sketch for mosaic
Provided by instructors:
Glass susbstrate with built-in hanger (approx 10 x 14″)
Glass Cutting Tools
Huge assortment of Stained Glass
Sticky Mesh
Contact Paper
Thin-Set mortar
Grout
Tools for Grouting