Mosaic Art

Class Overview

Create amazing mosaics art work using glass and tiles. Learn about the materials, exciting designs, process, and forms you can make with this medium.

In this class, learn basic techniques and materials for making mosaics, with a focus on tile and glass. Get inspiration from seeing a variety of traditional and modern styles, including the Italian style of “pietre dure,” using a special hard stone.

For the first class, the instructor will supply a simple design for students to follow. In the subsequent classes, students will create their own patterns. Explore ideas for projects you can do with mosaic such as art for the garden, indoor displays, and small tile “paintings,” as well as design ideas such as flowers, animals, and mandalas.

Leave the class with dazzling, colorful, finished projects that you can proudly display in your home, or give to others as gifts. 

 

Supplies Needed

  • Glass and/or unglazed ceramic tiles (choose what appeals to you and note that glass is shiny and ceramic tiles are more matte)
  • Wheel nippers (for cutting the glass)
  • Standard nippers (for cutting unglazed ceramic tiles)
  • Trowel - small
  • Palette knife
  • Two empty containers with lids (an old ice cream tub would work)
  • Plain white paper
  • A pen for drawing
  • A marker
  • Safety glasses
  • Adhesive or Poly Vinyl Acetate (PVA)  glue (if using flat surface)
  • Fabric glue (if using curved surface, like a flower pot)
  • Kitchen rubber gloves
  • A rag
  • Objects to place mosaics on: solid, flat, pieces of wood (can be round, or square), old coasters, mirrors, trays, or table tops – one or more

 

Learning Objectives

  • Familiarity with mosaic materials in glass and tile
  • Knowledgeable about mosaic art, patterns, and designs, from traditional to modern
  • Awareness of design ideas
  • Ideas for projects 
  • Safety awareness with cutting, arranging, placing, painting, sealing, and displaying mosaic art

 

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

  • Anyone interested in creating mosaics and tile art work
  • Artists looking for a new medium
  • Anyone wanting a creative outlet
  • People who like DIY projects and to make things with their hands

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Class Details

Spring 2025

  • When : Monday, Apr 21 to Jun 16 ; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - General Cls - BE3116 , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
  • Fee : $269
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