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  Mosaics its fun! its easy! we have lots of projects for you!   1#You have Pick the mosaic shape. #2Choose the mosaic bits for your shape.  #3 Glue the bits on your piece. #4Take your mosaic home to grout. You   painted many masterpieces OR MAYBE NOT, maybe even have thrown a pot, but now let us help you become even more creative with mosaics.We have a entire mosaics department, that has everything you will need to make a variety of items, such as frames, mirrors, trivets, jewelry boxes and more.   Our studio will provide all types of tesserae including varieties of vitreous glass, stained glass, metallic gems and porcelain shaped tiles, stoneware paces, china dish pieces, buttons and even sea shell.  It is an ancient and versatile art form that can transform any ordinary picture frame, mirror, vase, or dish into a beautiful work of art.  All you have to do is come in any time create your own works of art.   Invite some friends and sit down for a couple of hours of fun and creativity. Bring some of your own tesserae such as sea shells, buttons, marbles or broken china STUDIO FEE $3.00 INCLUDES GLUE AND CAULK EACH PIECE PRICE ACCORDINGLY FROM $4.00 UP Mosaic Madness Classes Whether you're a beginner or more advanced EXPRESSYOURSELF ARTS STUDIO offers a variety of classes in a fun, informative atmosphere Controled excentrics NALB supply all of the materials, tools, adhesive, base items, and grout -- with discussions on each. MOSAIC CLASSES B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bottle)  Skill level: IntermediateBring your own (empty!) wine bottle to this fun and unusual class. This 10–hour class will use stained glass, vitreous tile, and found objects to create a one–of–a–kind display wine bottle. This is a great gift to give or make for the wine connoisseur in your life. And just think, you’ll have fun "emptying" the wine bottle in time for class. We know, we know, another great tip from Mosaic Madness. We’re here to help! Coaster Skill level: Beginner  We’ll transform a 4" square tile into a one–of–a–kind coaster! It’s a great place to park your favorite cup of coffee, wine bottle, vase or potted plant. And when not in use as any of those great ideas, you can display it on an easel! Think of it as the multi–tasking piece of art! We love that! As if learning a new art form isn’t exciting enough, you’ll complete this project in 3 hours! Flower Pot Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate  What’s a garden party without flower pots? No worries if you don’t have a green thumb. Flower pots are multi–functional. They can be used in the kitchen for utensils, in the office for holding pens and pencils, or in the bathroom for displaying jars of sugar scrubs and loofahs. This 3–session class to create an 8" flower pot will cover information on how to prep the base, choose a pattern and colors, cutting, tools, adhesion, placing tiles, and grouting. Students are encouraged to bring sentimental items such as broken heirloom plates, beads, and found objects –– read: fun stuff!Glass Platter Skill level: Beginner  This glass–on–glass class is a great way to get your feet wet in mosaics –– in a little over 3 hours! –– while making an original piece of art for your home. We’ll adhere stunningly beautiful squares of glass tile to a glass platter. No cutting required! Depending on which side you tile, you can use it for a pile of brownies (or your favorite sweet treat!) or as the base of a centerpiece on a table. Whichever side you decide to tile, your glass platter would look great if displayed on an easel.....under a spotlight, with a sign that reads "I made this!" Your guests will oooohhh and ahhhhhh at your supreme level of creativity! They’ll be begging you to make them one. Take a number please.....Mirror Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate  Imagine how good you’ll feel every morning when, just before you dash out the front door, you take one last peak at yourself in the mosaic mirror –– which you created! Love it! In this 3–session class to create a 10" square mirror, students will learn about choosing a pattern and colors, cutting, tools, adhesion, placing tiles, and grouting. Students are encouraged to bring found objects they’ve been keeping in hopes of incorporating into a mosaic one day. Table Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate  Mosaic tables conjure up a vision of a sidewalk cafe, a good bottle of wine, and conversation with great friends. Since our schedules don’t always allow for that, why not mosaic a table for your own home to recreate that cafe scene. In this 3–session class to create a 19" round table, students will incorporate stained glass, vitreous tile, and ceramic tile into their mosaic. Information to be covered includes pattern and color selection, cutting, tools, adhesion, placing tile, and grouting.Trivet Skill level: Beginner  Much like it’s younger sister –– 4" coaster –– the 6" square trivet is a multi-tasking piece of art! It’s pretty enough, big enough, and gosh darn it items like to be placed on it! Can’t hate a piece of art just because it’s beautiful and efficient! Your coffee cup, wine bottle, vase, potted plant, and favorite casserole will thank you for making this masterpiece. This is another class in our "fast track" to learning mosaics. Carve out a little over 4 hours and the project is yours!Vase Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate  For those of you who are addicted to mosaics –– we know who you are and it’s ok! –– we’ve developed a great "first step" into the world of glass on glass. This class is a little over 5 hours and there’s no cutting required! We’ll use squares of gorgeous vitreous tile to transform an ordinary vase into a glistening vessel for your flowers. It’ll be so beautiful you can even display it empty! Wall Plaque Skill level: Beginner  This 3–session class to create an 8" x 12" wall piece is perfect for learning how to incorporate ceramic tile and china into a mosaic. Basic information to be covered includes how to pick and prep an appropriate base item, pattern and color selection, cutting, tools, adhesion, placing tiles, and grouting. We will lead you through the mosaic process from beginning to end giving you the basic knowledge to complete another mosaic on your own! Lazy Susan/TableTopMake a beautiful mosaic tabletop. We will show you the basics of mosaics and some design ideas and you'll be on your way. Students must purchase their project base (a lazy susan or table top, $30-70) prior to class. Stop by our studio to see the options available. Glass and use of our tools are included in the class tuition. A demonstration of grouting will be shown, and grout will be provided for you to complete your project at home after your project has dried. Lazy Susan/TableTop  Make a beautiful mosaic tabletop. We will show you the basics of mosaics and some design ideas and you'll be on your way. Students must purchase their project base (a lazy susan or table top, $30-70 OR LOOK AROUND AN FIND AN OLD ONE THAT NEEDS REVAMP) prior to class. Stop by our studio to see the options available. Glass and use of our tools are included in the class tuition. A demonstration of grouting will be shown, and grout will be provided for you to complete your project at home after your project has dried. call or come see us and find out more about mosaics |
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