Mosaic Art: Direct Application Method

In this 3-hour class, students will create an original 9x6” mosaic on slate using the direct application method. Tesserae for the design will include a variety of stained glass, pottery, tile, stone, beads, and gems. Nipping and shaping techniques will be presented as well as basic concepts in color and composition.

About cheryl Klein

Cheryl has a BFA degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in MN. She completed an MA degree from CA State University in Long Beach while teaching at San Clemente and Dana Hills High Schools. After relocating to Sandpoint many years ago, Cheryl continued to teach at Sandpoint High School. Her long 40+ year career included teaching PE, Art, coaching multiple sports, and retiring as the SHS Athletic Director. Cheryl is now fulfilling her lifelong dream of being an artist. She discovered and fell in love with Mosaic Art over 10 years ago. Her work is featured at the Schweitzer Art Gallery.

Schedule

October17 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Supply Fee

For this class, all tools, adhesive, and tesserae will be provided for a $12.00 supply fee. The supply fee will be due to the instructor during the class session. (Please bring cash)

Supply list

If a student has any broken pieces from plates, pottery, tile, glass, or other items (costume jewelry, gems, shells, beach glass, etc) that they would like to incorporate into their mosaic design, they are welcome to bring them to class.