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Mosaic Animal Portraits

$870.00

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Stone, Sculpture & Mosaics
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18yr+
Jul
19
Sun
-
Jul
25
Sat
PM
04:00
-
AM
09:00
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Stone, Sculpture & Mosaics
Instructor: Jeannette Brossart
Studio/Location: Lower Keith
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - A couple of close-up photos of a pet -- yours, someone else's, or any animal of interest -- to use for inspiration. High-contrast images are best (i.e., a picture with light lights and dark darks). If you bring digital images (preferred), these can be manipulated for contrast. If you bring printed images, they should be at least 8" x 10". It is helpful for you to contact the instructor prior to class to discuss this -- see contact information at the top of your invoice/confirmation. - Design Ideas - Glass, tile, broken china, etc. -- hard objects to use as mosaic pieces. The instructor will have lots of materials available, but if you need/want specific colors to match your pet, please bring your own. - Small, hard objects to personalize the piece -- such as an engraved tag from a pet collar (optional). Another option is to add small, hard, found objects such as shells or rocks. - Eye protection and dust mask for use while cutting tile - Wear closed-toe shoes, as we will be working with glass pieces. - Work apron, smock, or clothes that can get dirty (Optional but helpful): - dust mask - rubber gloves - wheeled tile nippers (around $20 at hardware stores) or instructor will have tools to borrow - tweezers for craft - drawing paper - pencil ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FEE: $150-175, depending on what you use/make. This includes a wooden base for the mosaic, mosaic pieces, glue, grout, provided by the instructor, along with glass-cutting tools to borrow.
School Fee & Materials: Newspapers Paper towels Dust masks Gloves ** possible BW printing for student patterns first day
Instructor Materials: handout on terms, techniques and related mosaic info wooden base transfer paper adhesive mosaic tesserae (but you are welcome to bring your own) grout disposable mixing containers tools/ eye protection to borrow
Equipment Needs: -1 large table per student, chair maybe risers/stool -1 table for demonstrations -1-2 large table/counter tops for supplies/examples -wet/dry vac and multiple brooms/dustpans for cleanup - 2or 3large garbage cans with double liners please
Skill Level: All levels
Total Materials Fees: $150-$175
Lower Keith
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Calling all animal lovers–this is the class for you! Working from your own pet photo or favorite animal design, learn the basics of mosaic art as you make a "purrr"fect keepsake or gift. Create a preliminary pattern, then hand-cut and apply pieces of glass, ceramic, and more to build color and shape and to enhance the details. Add grout and finishing touches to turn your piece into a wall hanging you will treasure. All levels welcome; only moderate hand strength is needed. $

Calling all animal lovers–this is the class for you! Working from your own pet photo or favorite animal design, learn the basics of mosaic art as you make a "purrr"fect keepsake or gift. Create a preliminary pattern, then hand-cut and apply pieces of glass, ceramic, and more to build color and shape and to enhance the details. Add grout and finishing touches to turn your piece into a wall hanging you will treasure. All levels welcome; only moderate hand strength is needed. $

$150-$175

Jeannette Brossart has been a professional mosaic artist for over 20 years, sharing her work through shows, exhibits, workshops, and classes. She also facilitates school and community mosaic projects. Jeannette loves to incorporate nature themes into her work, which ranges from public art murals and sculpture to gallery and home/garden pieces.

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