Get Wired with Mosaics with David Jarvinen
A: Thursday, October 30, 8:00am – 12:00pm
B: Thursday, October 30, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
This Course Repeats – it is not in 2 parts
Workshop: Hands-On
All Levels: Artistic Development
Price: $210 (Includes $35 Materials Fee)
The goal of “Get Wired Mosaics” is to help the participant to visualize with regards to movement and defining negative space. In this hands on class, we use wire to define space, then move on to assigning a color palette of glass tiles, and then mosaic with glass tiles using a wheeled nipper & to break up tiles and Weldbond to adhere with. Class time is 4 hours, I give a brief introduction and then help each person as needed- I refer to this as ‘The Montessori Approach‘. Expect to leave with a complete mosaic as well as a grout kit, in neutral color, if desired, to apply after the adhesive cures. Everything is included; however, participant may bring their favorite wheeled nippers if they like.
David Jarvinen evolved into mosaics through his tile contracting business. Learning the value of the practicalities of techniques learned in the tile world and then applied to tile art came in very handy. Through being mostly self-taught, David focuses on bringing a variety of techniques using different materials and adhesives for a cohesive learning experience with mixed media art to help others experience their ‘ah-ha’ moments.
