The following fabulous education opportunities will be going up for auction at the final auction period, at the Mosaic Art Salon, Mission Ballroom, Thursday, April 7th, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Bravo School of Art, San Diego, CA
$93.00 Gift Certificate good towards a 2-day Mosaic Class at Bravo School of Art
Chicago Mosaic School, Chicago, IL
1 Hammer & Hardie Intensive Workshop
This intensive 2 day overview will give participants detailed instruction how to cut material using the hammer and hardie . Students will learn how to cut materials such as stone, marble and smalti more quickly with a minimal amount of waste. The class will examine the specific characteristics of materials such( for example learning about hardness or structure of the stone and smalti). The class will include demonstrations on how to reduce the size of natural materials and how to create elements with the use a water saw. Student will also learn about proper maintenance, sharpening and care of the hammer and hardie. This class is intended for all levels, from beginning to those who may already have experience but would like to brush up on their techniques. Please note there is no material fee for this workshop and all CMS materials cut during the workshop will remain the property of the school. You are welcome to bring your own hammers and materials if you wish.
*Expiration is 1 year from issue date. Issue date is April 2016.
Chicago Mosaic School, Chicago, IL
1 Drawing Fundamentals for Mosaic Workshop
The ability to draw a layout for tessere is essential for a successful mosaic. This course will cover the basic rules of mosaic art and will take a historical look at how different tesserae materials and shapes have been used to obtain visual effects. Andamenti and compositions will be studied in relation to the different shapes of tesserae. A different drawing exercise will be completed in each class to reinforce the techniques covered. The drawings will remain the property of the students and constitute a portfolio. No mosaics will be made in this class.
*Expiration is 1 year from issue date. Issue date is April 2016.
Chicago Mosaic School, Chicago, IL
CMS Basic Annual Membership. Please find description below:
Basic Members receive the following:
Discount rates at Tiny Pieces, Chicago Rock and Mineral, and Pat’s Place B&B
CMS Logo Apron
One Day Studio Pass
Annual Membership. Expiration to apply the membership is 1yr from the issue date. Issue date is April 2016.
Institute of Mosaic Art, Berkeley, CA
Tuition for any class or Visiting Artist workshop up to $350.00. Does not include materials fees, if any.
Must be used by April 30, 2017.
Maverick Mosaics, Vienna, VA
$150 Gift Certificate for workshops in Vienna, Virginia or towards Bonnie’s international travel
adventures: Hacienda Mosaico in beautiful Puerto Vallarta or her trip to Paris and southwest
France in September!
Mireille Swinnen, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art and Mireille Swinnen present one spot for the workshop
Working with Smalti Creating Transparency and Reflection Workshop and materials included
*MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ON MAY 13TH-15TH, 2016!!!!!
No Days Online University Classes
No Days Powder Wafer Fused Glass Webinar; Join Carrie as she demonstrates the best techniques and methods for cutting, preparing, and activating NO Days Powder Wafers in this hour long session (with additional time for live questions and answers). The video recording and question/answer portion will be available for 30 days after the live webinar (registered glass artists only) and can be viewed on your computer, iPads, iPhones, and Android devices.
Orsoni, Venice, Italy
5 day class
3kg Smalti, 3 kgs Gold
Class must be taken before December 2017
Passiflora Mosaic, Grover Beach, CA
3 day Styrofoam/Concrete Sculpture Workshop with Fred & Donnell Pasion
This workshop is a great intro into 3D garden art and is intended primarily as a technique learning workshop. On Sat & Sunday you will learn the basic process used to create lightweight, weatherproof, mosaic-ready forms. This will include discussions and demonstrations covering such things as basic sculpting techniques using hot-wire foam tools, mixing and applying a durable concrete system, materials used, safety issues and more. You will leave the workshop with a “mosaic ready” sculpture along with informative handouts that will enable you to pursue your concrete sculpting goals. On Friday you will learn other popular concrete techniques which may include sand casting, rebar & wire mesh or hypertufa. A must for anyone seeking to expand their mosaic and sculptural horizons! No mosaic will be applied at this workshop. However, many of our students first take this workshop and then apply the mosaic at the 4-day Camp Ocean Pines mosaic retreat in Cambria, Ca. Passiflora Mosaics Studio is located in Grover Beach, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is also a short drive to attractions such as world class wine regions, world famous Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo restaurants and shopping, awesome beaches, camping, hiking, golfing and much more.
San Diego Mosaic School with Kim Emerson, San Diego, CA
Any two-day weekend workshop of your choice. No time limit. See current schedule on website:
kim@kimemersonmosaics.com
Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Arts, Santa Barbara, CA
Tami Macala
Choice of one online tutorial
$99.00 value
Does not expire
Sharra Frank
one online mosaic class of choice
$150 value
Susan Crocenzi
One of my workshops (winner’s choice) + a day trip to SF to see mosaic and public art sites
(including all 3 of Crutcher/Barr staircases, and Andy Goldworthy’s Spire).
$500 value
SWH Art Studio Inc, Bell Buckle, TN
Workshop of your choice at Sherri Warner Hunter’s studio in Bell Buckle, TN. Good for Concrete Camp or class from a fabulous visiting artist
UP TO $850 value (includes workshop and materials fee)
Transportation and lodging are not included. This certificate is good until December 31, 2017
*certificate has no cash value and can only be used towards workshops