El Saieh Gallery Presents:
Contemporary Mosaics with Laurel True
An Introduction to Mosaic Art
Contemporary Mosaics student Fabienne Theodore
Hands-On Workshop
March16- 17, 2013
Saturday 10 - 4 pm and Sunday 10 - 1pm
March16- 17, 2013
Saturday 10 - 4 pm and Sunday 10 - 1pm
Spend an inspiring weekend with mosaic artist Laurel True learning the art of mosaic making.
Workshop
will meet in the studio classroom of El Saieh Gallery in Port au
Prince, one of Haiti’s most respected contemporary art galleries.
Beginning
students and experienced artists wanting to expand their repertoire
will learn techniques used for the creation of functional and decorative
mosaics using ceramic tile and glass. Experience why one of the oldest
art forms in the world has so much appeal today.
Class will
begin with a presentation of images of contemporary mosaic work from
around the world. Instructor will introduce and demonstrate the various
tools and techniques used in mosaic making, and discuss the use of
adhesives, surfaces and materials for different applications.
Students
will learn how to cut and shape tile, and how to arrange pieces to get
different effects. Class will cover both the technical and aesthetic
aspects of mosaic making, while offering a great community experience in
a creative environment.
Students will be provided with a base to
mosaic and have lots of great materials to choose from. El Saieh
Gallery will provide a delicious vegetarian lunch on the veranda with
beautiful views of Port au Prince.
Workshop fee: $150, materials and lunch included.
For registration information please contact Sharona El Saieh
El Saieh Gallery, 19 Ave du Chili, Port au Prince
elsaiehgallery@yahoo.com/ Tel: 3481-4736
Laurel
True is based in New Orleans and Haiti and has maintained a
professional studio practice in architectural, public and fine art
mosaics for over 20 years through her company, True Mosaics Studio. Her
vibrant mosaics can be found in hospitals, parks, hotels, restaurants
and in commercial and residential settings around the world.
Laurel teaches and lectures internationally and facilitates community-based mosaic projects through her organization the Global Mosaic Project. She partners with organizations and businesses to create iconic, site-specific works of public art. Laurel began working in Haiti with Art Creation Foundation for Children, where she has an ongoing role as Lead Consultant for the Mosaique Jacmel Project. Laurel is the co-founder of the Institute of Mosaic Art in California and has been teaching mosaic techniques for over 18 years. For more information please visit www.TrueMosaics.com
Laurel teaches and lectures internationally and facilitates community-based mosaic projects through her organization the Global Mosaic Project. She partners with organizations and businesses to create iconic, site-specific works of public art. Laurel began working in Haiti with Art Creation Foundation for Children, where she has an ongoing role as Lead Consultant for the Mosaique Jacmel Project. Laurel is the co-founder of the Institute of Mosaic Art in California and has been teaching mosaic techniques for over 18 years. For more information please visit www.TrueMosaics.com
