Advanced Cutting Techniques (not taught this season)
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Struggling to make your cuts straight? Confused about keystoning? Wondering how those pique
assiette artists dispatch plates? If you have cutting questions, this is the workshop for you. Lots of
demonstrations with lots of tools. Lots of guided practice. This workshop is increase your practical
and artistic abilities with mosaic, resulting in the creation of more complex, increase your practical and
artistic abilities with mosaic, resulting in the creation of more complex, interesting works.
Winter 2009: take both workshops for $70.00
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$40.00
(includes GST)
All supplies incl.
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Mosaic Classes
I teach a variety of mosaic classes throughout the year. Please click
here for the current schedule. Below you will find course offerings
and descriptions. If you have any questions, or would like to register
for a course, please email me.
I am also available for community workshops, both in and
outside of Edmonton, as well as artist residencies in schools.
All classes are located at the City Arts Centre at 10943-84 Avenue
Location subject to change.
Mosaic Tabletops: the Indirect Direct Method
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In this intermediate course, participants will mosaic a table top of your choosing, learning the following
techniques:
- installing of temporarily mounted mosaic onto the tabletop, producing a flat surface
Please contact me to determine the suitability of the table you wish to use. Table tops chosen must be
smaller than 16" by 16". If you prefer to do all your work in class time, I advise you to choose a small
table top. A previous mosaic course or other similar experience will be necessary.
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$150.00
(includes GST)
plus cost of tiles
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3D Glass on Glass Mosaics
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Learn about creating a glass on glass mosaic while creating a 4 sided glass lamp that looks
gorgeous when lit up. Returning intermediate students will have a will have a choice of working on a
2D glass on glass panel project, or on a 3D curved glass base. Participants will learn.designing for
glass mosaics, cutting tile, laying tile, and grouting.
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$150.00
(includes GST)
plus cost of tiles
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Two Evening Workshops
Color Theory for Mosaics (not taught this season)
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Learn about the basics of color theory, and in particular, how they apply to mosaics. Learn about color
emotions and how they can bring a certain "feel" to your artwork. A comprehensive handout will
accompany a lecture and various hands on exercises.
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$40.00
(includes GST)
All supplies incl.
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Working with Thinset (not taught this season)
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Suitable for those who want to take their mosaics to a new level. Topics to be covered include: mixing
thinset, working with thinset, working with textured materials such as smalti and riven marble, using
thinset to sculpt bas-relief, and the eternal question of "to grout or not to grout?". Participants will
create a fine art mosaic of their choice. A personal project consultation with Margo Anton will be
offered prior to the beginning of the course.
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$135.00
(includes GST)
plus cost of tiles
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Final payment is due the first day of class.
Cancellation policy:
One month prior to start of class:
Full refund
Less than one month prior to start of class:
Deposit is retained due to our commitment to our students. This will help ensure that last minute cancellations will
not cancel the class and therefore disappoint other students. This deposit cannot be applied towards future classes.
In the event that the instructor cancels the class, your deposit is refundable, or may be used as a
deposit towards another class.
Mesh Method for Mosaics (not taught this season)
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Learn the ins and outs of mosaicking onto fiberglass mesh, which permits the fabrication of a mosaic
in one location and the installation in another. Please come to the first class with a 6" square design
ready to go. In the second class, students will mount their mosaics onto plywood and learn some
installation tips for larger projects.
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$70.00
(includes GST)
All supplies incl.
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Single Evening Workshops
Introduction to Mosaics
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Learn the basics of mosaic while creating a 10" square mirror frame suitable for indoor use. Students
will learn the following mosaic techniques:
- designing
- cutting
- laying tile
- grouting
The goal of the course is to enable participants to make an indoor mosaic on their own.
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$125.00
(includes GST)
plus cost of tiles,
usually $10-$30
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All About Andamento NEW!
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Knowledge about creating good andamento is key to moving your mosaic style and abilities along;
creating good flow is key to creating a great mosaic. In this intermediate/advanced course,
participants will learn about various mosaic laying styles, learn how to deal with tricky areas while not
losing andamento focus and delve into the differences between historical and modern mosaic
andamenti. Participants may choose to work on one large project for the duration, or a series of small
weekly projects.
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$175.00
(includes GST)
plus cost of tiles
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Mosaic Garden Art (not taught this season)
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Mosaics are gorgeous in the garden! Learn about outdoor mosaic making while creating 2 projects,
one 2D and one 3D. Learn about suitable bases, adhesives, and tile for the outdoors, as well as tile
laying, grouting and more. Bases are not included in the course cost, and are to be provided by the
student for the second class.
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$175.00
(includes GST)
plus cost of tiles
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