Thursday, December 20, 2012

Upcoming Spring Mosaic Classes with Laurel True




Upcoming Spring Mosaic Classes with Laurel True


New Orleans:
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES (Intermediate)
Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
January 26 - 27, 2013 (2-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP)
Level: Any
Class Price:

Register before January 12: $255,
register December 19 - January 12: $225
Materials:
Included  
Class size:
Minimum 6, Maximum 10
Description: In this class students will learn how to work with a variety of materials and with different types of tools to get differing effects with their materials.  Lecture and demonstration will cover specialty cutting techniques such as carving and honing, precision cutting and refinement of shapes for varied effects.  Students will try their hand at specialty cutting with glass, tile and stone and gain a deeper understanding of how each tool can be used for desired effects.

Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
March 2 - 3, 2013 (2-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP)  
Level: Any
Class Price:

Register before February 16: $195,
register February 16 - March 2: $225
Materials:
Included  
Class size:
Minimum 6, Maximum 10 
Description: A great introduction to glass mosaics! Glass is a beautiful medium for mosaics. In this beginner friendly class, students will design and create their own glass mosaic piece. Class will focus on designing for glass mosaics, introduction to different types of glass tesserae used by contemporary mosaic artists and surfaces suitable for glass mosaic projects. Instructor will demonstrate the proper use of glass cutting tools for mosaic, cutting and shaping techniques, different types of lay patterns and adhesives for glass and their appropriate applications. Instructor will present a literal visual encyclopedia of glass mosaic materials available to mosaic artists today - from low end recycled materials to high end specialty materials. Students will have plenty of colorful glass to work with for their projects. Sample designs will also be offered for student use. Students will create a 12" x 12" glass mosaic to take home for interior display. No experience necessary, beginning and returning students welcome


Port au Prince:
March 15  Introduduction to Traditional Setting Techniques
March 16-17 Introduction to Contemporary Mosaics

Description: 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.

More info   


Seattle:
April 10 Facilitating Community Mosaic Projects Seminar
(This is part of the programming at the Society of American Mosaic Artists  2013 Conference in Tacoma/ Seattle)
Session 1: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hotel Murano: Cavallino

Cost
: $270 (includes $25 materials fee)
Level
: Intermediate
Description: This seminar will focus on methodology and techniques for approaching community-based mosaic projects with participants of all ages and skill levels.  Students will come away from this information-packed workshop with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead and facilitate successful, permanent projects that engage and inspire community. Technical resources will be included in extensive class binder. Additional topics covered will include: Defining project goals and objectives Approaching stakeholders and creating project proposals Project planning, funding and budget creation Project and time management techniques Working in and outside of a classroom setting Professional development and entrepreneurial training for participants This class will be of particular benefit to mosaic artists who would like to add a community component to their work, teachers, community organizers and anyone interested in community development and entrepreneurial training through the arts.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Contemporary Mosaics Class with Laurel True in Port au Prince

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

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