Workshop B - learn 3D!
Workshop B (Copyright OzMosaics)
It's time for 3-D! .....if anyone knows , mosaic 3-D it's Sandy! A classy and glassy affair!
You have completed Workshop A and can't wait to move into the fabulous world of mixed media, 3-D and more!
Sandy will lead you down the whimsical road, with endless opportunities to put a fresh look to your mosaics. This lesson will leave you in a state of excitement! Be prepared to see mosaics as you have never seen them before! A chance to combine the over-the-top 3-D with traditional mosaic technique - Contemporary mosaic art built on good foundations! You will never look back.
($50 deposit)
9 - 5 pm.
You need to supply and bring to your workshop, china or fine crockery (not stoneware!)-bring your stash in a bucket, as it's easier to handle.
Have a rattle through your cupboards, the garage or ask friends if they have any chipped or old china for you to turn into works of art - otherwise, check out the local markets, second hand stores or buy cheap china at the department stores or dollar shops. Try not to be tempted to break other people's china, it has been known to happen......(read about it in the confessions of a mosaic addict.....)- 2 cups, 2 saucers, 1 cereal bowl, 1 dinner plate, 1 bread plate
The crockery must be china, porcelain or "thin" china - not coffee mugs or tough ceramic as we are making delicate flowers and stoneware just does not cut it for our mosaic project.
The china may be new or old, chipped, plain or patterned. Plates with colourful borders are great to make daisy and gerbra style flowers. - You will make samples of china flowers etc with this crockery
You will use wine and beer bottles prepared with mOzCoat. Previously prepared bottles will be broken and cut by you for mosaic leaves, fern fronds etc.
You will learn to spin the bottle Sandy Style!
- Not sure?
Please email your mosaic guru, Sandy Robertson or chat to Dave for more information. This list is not meant to be stressful and if you have any hassles, we can work it out.
OzMosaics will supply the base, glues, grouts, assorted tesserae, mesh, pattern and other exciting materials to make your mosaic! It's a wonderful learning curve! Please refer to the side menu re what to wear and other basic things to bring on the day of your class.
What will you make? A 3-D mosaic picture, featuring a mosaic wheelbarrow overflowing with flowers and foliage. Dave will make up a mosaic substrate (base) suitable for indoor/outdoor hanging. It's pre-wired, pre-sealed and perfect for your mosaic masterpiece. Learn to use thinset Sandy Style - it's original!
This workshop is very hands on and you will just manage to glue it down and make samples, but you will be inspired and take home the knowledge to make your own mosaic fantasies in 3-D.
A little or a lot of 3-D - it's up to you. Perhaps the simple uplift of a few flower petals, one leaf turning or a profusion of greenery and flowers! - whatever takes your fancy.
After learning the basics of cutting china and more info on the mesh method and 3-D mesh method, you will enjoy cutting china, wine bottles and weaving blings and boings into mosaic mesh.
The wheelbarrow parts are made from white ceramic tile and Sandy shows you the latest tips and tricks using the large tile cutter.
Mosaic flower petals will be raised using the shove-the-shard method. Thinset will be the glue of the day. This Workshop is extremely interesting, fun and takes you to another mosaic level! You can hang this mosaic indoor or outdoors.
What do you learn? a lot! Lots of technique!
use thinset to make 3-D mosaic flowers and other interesting things...
- spin the bottle Sandy-Style - coated with thinset
- make mesh bling and boings, with beaded ends
- learn to cut china cups, plates and assorted found items
- raise tesserae to give a 3-D effect
- lots of Sandy's tips using thinset to create special effects
- work on a large mosaic in the making in the studio
- mosaic art is more than flat - mix it up!
- you are only limited by your imagination
- be inspired by Sandy's slide-shows and movie snippets
- if time permits, you will watch some of Sandy's movie snippets re the making of the Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo mosaic tribute!
- learn to shop like you have never shopped before - where to find tesserae?
- that anything is possible and make the materials work for you!
- as much as we can pack into the day......
- respect mosaic tradition but don't be scared to think outside the square
- how to stand at art shows, look great and shine!
- so much more is in store for you!
- imagine colouring the thinset!
- a little beading never hurt any mosaic...
- how does Sandy get that glossy look on the finished mosaic?
Book in with Dave now and get set for a smashing good time! It's not about how good you are at mosaics it about the good you put into your mosaics. Art from the heart - when you are passionate about something, it all happens!
After Workshop B, you may enjoy some weekend workshops and special events. Join Club mOzOz to receive newsletters and advance notice of upcoming workshops and events at OzMosaics. Would you like to join Sandy's mentorship program? Ring and ask Sandy all about it or look out for CLUB mOzOz newsletters.
It's going to be a very exciting year. Join MANA to be connected to artists world-wide - united by the joy of mosaics.
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