Workshops
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1-Day Smalti Workshop
Smalti is one of the oldest and most original materials of mosaic art. This thick glass tile holds light the way no other material can. Our exquisite smalti is manufactured at the Orsoni family factory in Venice, Italy using the same ancient techniques and traditions passed down through the generations. The colors of smalti are rich and offer the artist many possibilities to achieve dynamic mosaic works of art.
In this one day intensive workshop we will explore this beautiful traditional material by teaching students how to cut and set smalti, use tools such as a hammer and hardie as well as the more contemporary wheeled cutters. Each student will create a 6"x6" framed mosaic panel. Design, color and composition will also be covered. The class includes tools, handouts and a beautiful selection of Orsoni Italian smalti. This workshop is suitable for beginners and advanced students.
- Cost:
- 195.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 1-Day
- Instructor(s):
- Various
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Ancient Ravenna Technique with Matteo Randi
Matteo Randi is the only working mosaic artist in the United States that teaches the ancient Ravenna technique. This 2000 year old method will give students the opportunity to create mosaics using the clay transfer method. Mr. Randi will give specific instruction in the use of hammer and hardie, using glass, marble and ceramic materials. This course is intended to improve your skills with hammer and hardie as well as learn this ancient technique that is still used today in Ravenna. The class is limited to 10 students.
- Cost:
- 650.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 5 days
- Instructor(s):
- Matteo Randi
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Abstract Mosaic Intensive with Lynne Chinn
Do you want to push the limits on your design and mosaic skills? Create an abstract mosaic under the watchful eye of award winning designer and professional mosaicist Lynne Chinn, as she navigates you through all of the elements that go into such a project. You will learn how and where to gather your inspiration for abstraction, as well as some advanced design and color theory ideas to contemplate. New techniques will be shared for the cutting and placement of tesserae to add texture, depth, dimension and excitement to all of your work. Materials for this project can include one or all of the following: smalti, vitreous glass, stained glass, marble and stone, ceramic and porcelain tile, shell, and specialty items. Materials and the use of tools are provided. Instructor will contact you directly for information on what else you might want to bring to boost your creativity.This class is open to students at all levels of experience. All materials and use of tools are included. This class is limited to 12 students.
- Cost:
- 500.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 4 Days
- Instructor(s):
- Lynne Chinn
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Smalti's Next Level: B Cuts with Sue Giannotti
Expand your Smalti experience with St. Louis artist, Sue Giannotti. Ms Giannotti returns to teach this now 4-day workshop that delves into the Smatli techniques often seen in contemporary European mosaics, focusing on the chunky textured B-cuts, andamento alternatives, color and value techniques, all designed for added impact. While easily used in landscapes and abstract art, these skills can be helpful in any type of mosaic. Using Smalti from the Orsoni Factory in Venice, Italy, the class will go beyond the A-cuts to explore chunkier B-cuts and study why, when and how to incorporate BOTH of them into a mosaic.
Students will learn how to use a hammer and hardie to manipulate B-cuts for texture and interesting andamento options. Students should bring a sketchbook and between 4 and 6 design inspirations (photos, sketches; recommended size 8"x10") as starting points for their mosaic. For those who have some Smalti experience and are ready to do even more with this fantastic material, please join us! Includes materials and use of tools. This class is limited to 10 students.- Cost:
- 500.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 4 Days
- Instructor(s):
- Sue Giannotti
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Mosaic Portraiture with Shug Jones
CMS is pleased to offer this 5 day workshop with Texas artist, Shug Jones. In this course, students will learn the process for creating a mosaic portrait using a variety of materials (glass, smalti, porcelain and vitreous tile). Students will view mosaic portraits by various artists,from ancient to contemporary, using numerous techniques and andamentos. The class will learn to recognize facial structure, to identify colors, to see light and shadow, and to blend colors that will create a skintone that will come to life. Students may bring a good photograph (at least 5" x 7") that they would like to re-create or they may work from a selection of photographs that will be available for their use. We suggest students also bring a sketchbook and/or notebook to the class. All materials are included in the cost of the class. This workshop is for students working at all levels of experience. Class size is limited to 15 students.
- Cost:
- 600.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 5 days
- Instructor(s):
- Shug Jones
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Stained Glass Mosaics with Yulia Hanansen
In this well loved, packed with information hands-on workshop we will explore the mosaic technique that uses stained glass as media. How to cut stained glass correctly and make tesserae out of it? What is tesserae and the rest of terminology? What substrate to use and what adhesives? How to grout your piece in a way that grout complements it? How do you cut your tiny pieces anyway? We will discuss the design aspects of the artwork, color gradients, translucency characteristics of glass and how they can be used to mosaic's advantage. Students will complete a 1 sq ft mosaic during this course. Please bring images or ideas for your design to the first class. A short introduction to the history of mosaics and stained glass mosaic techniques will be given.
An internationally acclaimed mosaic artist Yulia Hanansen owns and operates Mosaic Sphere Studio, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI. She is working on both, large and small scale mosaics, for architectural installations, walls, public and private spaces. Ms. Hanansen's works of art are decorating spaces in the US, and in Russia, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Israel, Australia, Italy and Antarctica.
All materials and use of tools are included. The class is limited to 15 students.
- Cost:
- 450.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 4 Days
- Instructor(s):
- Yulia Hanansen
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Pebble Mosaic Workshop
Participants will learn the ancient art of pebble mosaic by using a pre-cast method to construct a stepping stone out of concrete and pebbles. The workshop includes a slide show of pebble mosaics around the world as well as information about using concrete and making molds for other types of pebble mosaics. Ms. Roland has both studied and assisted Maggy Howarth's pebble courses. Participants should wear old clothing for this class. This weekend course includes all tools and materials.
- Cost:
- 275.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 2 Days
- Instructor(s):
- Gwyn Roland
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Sculptural Forms for Mosaics with Sherri Warner-Hunter
This workshop is for anyone who is interested in creating 3-dimensional forms to cover with mosaic. The main emphasis of this workshop will be how to create a relatively light weight sculptural form by carving polystyrene foam and the process of covering it with concrete to create a sturdy interior or exterior base for mosaic. This is the technique that Hunter uses for most of her public artworks.
We will also address a variety of ways in which this process can be adapted from a free standing sculpture to totem elements and bas relief wall pieces. Each student will create their own form using this process. Sculptural mosaic techniques will be presented however participants will not be doing mosaic in this workshop.
Additional demonstrations and discussions will provide information on metal armature constructions used to create other types of sculptural forms in concrete. Coloring concrete, embedding and simple casting will also be addressed. Bring your ideas, sketches, or pictures for sculptural mosaic and concrete pieces with you so we can share and impart creative problem solving.
Sherri Warner Hunter is known for teaching sculpture, concrete, and mosaic workshops at her studio in Bell Buckle, Tennessee and around the country. She has authored two books on working with concrete - Making Concrete Garden Ornaments and Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden, both published by Lark Books.
The class size is limited to 12 students.
- Cost:
- 625.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 4 days
- Instructor(s):
- Sherri Warner-Hunter
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Mosaic Kid's Camp
Let your child learn and explore this fun and ancient art form in a week long study program. Students will learn about mosaic arts through history and hands on application. This will include using the appropriate tools, various types of materials, substrates and adhesives. Staci Sterenberg is currently an elementary school art teacher and is well experienced in teaching children. Each student will bring home up to three completed pieces, as well as, a new found love for mosaic arts. For ages 10 and up, maximum of 12 students.
- Cost:
- 140.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 5 Days
- Instructor(s):
- Staci Sterenberg
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One Day Mosaic Basics
Crunched for time but want to learn how to make a mosaic? We are happy to offer this new course that covers all the basics of mosaic art. We will provide an item for you to create or you are welcome to bring in an object of your own to mosaic. Students will learn about cutting, materials and adhesives so they can begin to create their own mosaics. Tools and materials are provided by CMS.
- Cost:
- 75.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Instructor(s):
- Various
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Weekend Architectural Installation Workshop
In this weekend course, students learn how to design execute, and install a mosaic for an interior space. Substrates, and materials will be discussed at length. Participants will help to construct and install a project (ie: backsplash, floor, etc) section and learn indirect application methods. If you are considering a home tiling project, this class is for you. Tools and materials are included. Students are encouraged bring a notebook.
- Cost:
- 250.00 - Register »
- Duration:
- 2 DAYS
- Instructor(s):
- Matt Federico