Class Title: Mixed Media - Create Your Own Mosaic Tile
Location: CCAC Instructor: Amy Lou Marks
Start Date: Sept 17 and 18, 2022 Return to Event List Register Class Description:
I'm so excited to have Amy Marks back teaching at the studio! She is an expert in creating polymer clay tiles.
In this hands-on workshop, learn how to create your own mosaic tiles (tesserae) with polymer clay (Sculpey or Primo) using a variety of techniques including stamping, painting, and gold leafing. Discovertechniquesfor embellishing clay and glass tiles with mica powder, paint and other colorants. You'll have the opportunity to make an image transfer and mosaic with beads. Then, you'll combine all three mixed media materialsglass, clay and beadsinto an abstract mosaic that is not grouted. This class is open to students at all levels.
Amy has been creating mosaics for over 12 years. She uses a rich color palette and a variety of materials polymer clay and glass tiles, stained glass, pottery, millefiori, beads, and jewelryto create functional and decorative mixed media mosaics that are colorful and highly tactile. Her mosaics have been juried into virtual exhibitions sponsored by the New England Mosaic Society as well as in-person exhibitions at Lasell University, The Somerville Museum, the Danforth Museum of Art, and The Cape Cod Cultural Center. Amy teaches mosaic workshops at mosaic studios and art centers including the Fuller Craft Museum and Snow Farm. She served as the founding President of the New England Mosaic Society (NEMS). Contact Amy at amyloumarks@gmail.com. Website: www.amymarksmosaics.com Workshop Calendar at www.amymarksmosaics.com/workshop-calendar | Location:
CCAC Instructor: Amy Lou Marks
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Phone: | Date: Sept 17 and 18, 2022
Time: 9/17, 9-5:00, 9/18, 9-12:
Price: $240 |
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