Classes
Mosaics 1B-Using Found and Personal Items (MAR 13 and 20, afternoons)
FRIDAYS, MAR 13 (Part 1, 130-430pm) and MAR 20(Part 2, 130-430pm)
Give a new life to the personal mementos that you can’t bear to part with in a personal mosaic!
In this class, you create a personalized wall-hanging mosaic using the direct method of mosaics on MDF, applying art glass and a small amount of your personal 'bling' with different adhesives.
You learn to:
- Prepare your substrate
- Apply 3D tesserae with appropriate adhesives
- Use glass cutters/scorers and wheeled nippers
- Grout and finish your mosaic
This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium or technique. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, a substrate, glass scraps, and adhesives. The instructor will send a reminder email in the week before class.
STUDENTS BRING: A small amount (1 cup) of your personal bling, like broken jewelry, gems, chains, anything metal (belt buckles, buttons, watch parts, small gears, etc.), and beads, colored glass, etc., but no plastic. Glass scraps (optional) if you want particular colors, which can be purchased by the pound at Tucson Stained Glass, enough to cover a 5x7" substrate.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price
$75
LIMITED to 8 participants. Minimum age 18.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
Mosaics 2A-Using Broken Ceramics (APR 10 and 17, mornings)
FRIDAYS, APR 10 (Part 1, 9 am-noon) and APR 17 (Part 2, 9 am-noon).
Do you appreciate the vibrant colors of ceramics, even when they are broken?
In this class, you will create wall art or a trivet using the indirect method with face tape on an MDF substrate, applying broken ceramics (uneven tesserae) with regular thinset adhesive.
You learn how to:
- Create a portable mosaic with face tape
- Use curved tesserae
- Use tile nippers and scorers
This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium or technique. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, a substrate, and adhesives. The instructor will send a reminder email in the week before class.
STUDENTS BRING: Your own broken pottery or ceramics of the same thickness, (NOT art glass), enough to cover an 8" square substrate.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price $65
LIMITED to 8 participants. Minimum age 18.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
Mosaics 3A-Tapestry Method-Beginner (TBA, mornings)
FRIDAYS, FEB 14 (Part 1, 9am - noon) and FEB 21 (Part 2, 9am - noon).
Do you have interesting 'bling' that would look great in a mosaic, but it's too intricate or delicate to withstand grouting?
In this class, you create a traditional fringed tapestry-style mosaic wall hanging on MDF, applying fringe and 'bling' with regular thinset.
You learn how to:
- Create a pattern from your materials
- Mix and color regular thin set
- Use palette knives and thin set to embed different shapes of tesserae
STUDENTS BRING: Your own bling (about 2-4 cups or baggies) like broken jewelry, gems, chains, anything metal (belt buckles, buttons, watch parts, small gears, etc.), and beads, colored glass, etc., but no plastic.
This class is suitable for beginner students or for any mosaic artist that wants to try a new technique. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, a substrate, and adhesives. The instructor will send a reminder email in the week before class.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price
$65
LIMITED to 8 participants. Minimum age 18.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
How to Teach an Art or Craft Class (TBA)
Two sessions, Part 1 and Part 2
Day, Month XX and XX, from 1030 am-1230 pm.
LOCATION
Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG)
Gift Gallery at La Encantada Shopping Center
PRE-REGISTRATION required at SAAG Registration Calendar
(You MUST pre-register to attend. No walk-ins or pay-at-the-door. Email Andrea if there is no registration link.)
Not all artists are good instructors! To be an effective art or craft instructor, you need to hone your adult education skills. In this class, you learn how to design skills-based classes using learning objectives. Based on those objectives, you will design activities - and sequence them - to ensure that students learn what you intended! In addition, you will write a clear class description, create a syllabus or realistic agenda, and generate handouts.
Too many students do not return to classes because they didn't learn what they expected to learn, or the instructors were ill-prepared and could not manage different skill levels. If you want to teach, this is a great place to start. If you already teach, this class can help you make modifications or simply refresh your approach.
The class is two 2-hour sessions, plus homework and an optional post-class individual feedback. READ what other students had to say about the class!
Earn 1 CEU from the University of Arizona. Email for details.
Session 1
- What not to do as an art or crafts instructor
- Create a course goal and learning objectives for a specific audience (age, experience level, etc.)
- Design learning activities that help students achieve learning objectives while having fun
- Sequencing and timing your activities
Homework: Create a draft lesson plan for review and revision in Session 2.
Session 2
- Review and revise draft lesson plans
- Write a course description, syllabus/agenda, and plan handouts
- Next steps – practicing and making adjustments as needed (timing, activities, etc.)
- Self-help strategies – checklists, prep, slow/fast learners, memory tricks, etc.
Post-Class Feedback (Required to receive CEU)
- The instructor will provide feedback on your final lesson plan or observe you teaching class.
Cost
$125/student
Minimum 2 participants. Limited to 6 participants. Minimum age 18.
Instructor Bio
Andrea Edmundson, former co-owner of Upcycle Tucson, has been an educator and corporate trainer for more than 25 years. She specializes in creating courses that focus on skill development. Most recently, she worked for the State Department. She has a PhD in education, but she learned most of her skills in the hands-on development and implementation of classes and workshops. However, Andrea is also an artist that has endured many unproductive or poorly organized art and crafts classes. She understands what students need to be motivated and how they prefer to develop their artistic skills. “Being an effective instructor doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice artistic inspiration; it just means you need to know how to reach your adult learners.”
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. Registration fee includes all materials.
REGISTER at SAAG Registration Calendar, NOT on this website.
Workshop Time (3 hrs) MAR 20, 9am - noon
Blue Raven Art School (720 E. Prince Rd.)
Andrea's previous students can work on their personal projects during her regularly scheduled class times. Fee includes use of tools, reasonable amounts of materials (grout, thinset, adhesives, etc.) and assistance from Andrea when she is not occupied with the current class. Students bring their own tesserae and substrates.
Workshop Time (2 hrs) MAR 20, 130-330pm
Blue Raven Art School (720 E. Prince Rd.)
Andrea's previous students can work on their personal projects during her regularly scheduled class times. Fee includes use of tools, reasonable amounts of materials (grout, thinset, adhesives, etc.) and assistance from Andrea when she is not occupied with the current class. Students bring their own tesserae and substrates.
Mosaics 4A-Making 2D Substrates-Beginner (TBA, mornings)
WEEKDAY, MONTH XX (Part 1, 9am - noon)) and MONTH XX (Part 2, 9 am - noon).
Have you wanted to create more interesting two-dimensional mosaics but could not find a specific shape or form?
In this class, you will create two 2D substrates; one curved and one folded, using fiberglass mesh and thinset mortar.
You learn to:
- Create substrates with folds or curves
- Attach hanging hardware
- Finish the substrate edges and plan the best approach to applying tesserae
This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium or technique. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, materials, and adhesives. The instructor will send a reminder email in the week before class.
STUDENTS BRING: A roll of plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap) and a sheet of 18x24" cardboard.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price
$75
LIMITED to 6 participants. Minimum age 16.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
Mosaics 3B-Tapestry Method-Advanced (TBA, afternoons)
FRIDAYS, FEB 14 (Part 1, 130-430 pm) and FEB 21 (Part 2, 130-430 pm).
Have you completed Mosaics 3A-Using the Tapestry Method, but would like to try more complex designs? This class is ONLY for students who have completed Mosaics 3A.
In this class, you create a custom abstract tapestry mosaic on a lightweight substrate (like Wedi board), applying 'bling' tesserae with premixed colored thinset.
You will learn how to:
- Create your own design (with help from the instructor)
- Prepare the lightweight substrate (like Wedi board)
- Use premixed thinset and different colorants
This class is for advanced mosaic students who have completed Mosaics 3A or a similar class. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, a substrate, and adhesives. The instructor will send a reminder email in the week before class.
STUDENTS BRING: Your own bling (about 2-4 cups or baggies) like broken jewelry, gems, chains, anything metal (belt buckles, buttons, watch parts, small gears, etc.), and beads, colored glass, etc., but no plastic.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price
$75
LIMITED to 6 participants. Minimum age 16.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
Mosaics 2B-Using Tile or Glass (APR 10 and 17, afternoons)
FRIDAYS, APR 10 (Part 1, 130-430 pm) and APR 17 (Part 2, 130-430 pm).
Do you have flat tiles (broken or intact) or glass that would make a nice tabletop or trivet?
In this class, you will create a small tabletop/trivet using the indirect method with mesh on an MDF substrate, applying flat tiles or glass with Weldbond adhesive and regular thinset.
You learn how to:
- Create a portable mosaic with mesh
- Use flat tesserae
- Use tile nippers and scorers
This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium or technique. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, a substrate, and adhesives. The instructor will send a reminder email in the week before class.
STUDENTS BRING: Your own FLAT tiles or art glass scraps of the same thickness, enough to cover a 12" round substrate.
This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium or technique. The instructor will send a reminder email with details in the week before the class.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price $75
LIMITED to 6 participants. Minimum age 18.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
Mosaics 4B-Making 3D Substrates-Advanced (TBA, afternnoons)
WEEKDAY, MONTH XX (Part 1, 130-430 pm) and MONTH XX (Part 2, 130-430 pm).
Have you created curved and folded substrates but want to move on to three-dimensional shapes like round and rectangular? This class is ONLY for students who have completed Mosaics 4A.
In this class, you create two 3D substrates, one round and one rectangular, using fiberglass mesh over a 3D base with thinset.
You learn to:
- Plan and design a well-balanced substrate that can be successfully mosaicked
- Build a foundational substrate over styrofoam shapes
- Prepare the substrates for mounting and applying tesserae.
STUDENTS BRING: A roll of plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap) and a sheet of 18x24" cardboard.
This class is for advanced mosaic students who have completed Mosaics 4A or a similar class. The instructor will send a reminder email with details in the week before the class.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price
$85
LIMITED to 6 participants. Minimum age 16.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
Mosaics 1A-Introduction to Mosaic Art (MAR 13 and 20, mornings)
FRIDAYS MAR 13 (Part 1, 9am-noon) and MAR 20 (Part 2, 9am-noon)
Surprise yourself by creating a beautiful glass mosaic on your first project!
In this class, you create a personalized wall-hanging mosaic using the direct method of mosaics on MDF, using a pattern (cartoon) to apply art glass with Weldbond adhesive.
You learn to:
- Use correct mosaic terminology and tools
- Apply 2D tesserae using a pattern and Weldbond adhesive
- Use glass cutting and shaping tools
- Grout and finish your mosaic
This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium or technique. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, a substrate, glass scraps, and adhesives. The instructor will send a reminder email in the week before class.
STUDENTS BRING: Glass scraps (optional) if you want particular colors, which can be purchased by the pound at Tucson Stained Glass, enough to cover a 5x7" substrate.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price
$65
LIMITED to 8 participants. Minimum age 18.
Classes taught at Blue Raven Art School (720 E Prince Rd).
Class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. If you miss a class, you can take another of the same value within 3 months of the original one or give it to someone else. However, you need to send me an email to make these changes.
Desert Mosaic Paintings (Coming in June 2020)
COMING IN JUNE 2020
June 3, 10, 17, 24, and July 1, 2020
Wednesday mornings, 9:00 am – noon
LOCATION
The Art Institute
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM)
PRE-REGISTRATION required with ASDM.
Are you calmed and refreshed by the desert? You can harness and preserve those feelings with a desert-themed mosaic. In this class, you will create an 8x10” mosaic that looks like a painting from nature, using the double-direct method of mosaics with art glass on wood and non-toxic adhesive. Mosaic artist Andrea Edmundson will show you how to create unique “brush strokes” with art glass. Students will learn how to prepare their substrates, cut and nip glass, use a cartoon from nature provided by the instructor, apply tesserae, and how to grout and finish their pieces. Tools, art glass, and safety equipment are provided. Absolutely no open-toed shoes or open beverage containers. Note, too, that glass cutting and nipping requires considerable hand strength.
This class consists of five 3-hour sessions.
Instructor Bio
Andrea Edmundson, former co-owner of Upcycle Tucson, has been an educator and corporate trainer for more than 25 years. She specializes in creating courses that focus on skill development. Most recently, she worked for the State Department. She has a PhD in education, but she learned most of her skills in the hands-on development and implementation of classes and workshops. However, Andrea is also an artist that has endured many unproductive or poorly organized art and crafts classes. She understands what students need to be motivated and how they prefer to develop their artistic skills. “Being an effective instructor doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice artistic inspiration; it just means you need to know how to reach your adult learners.”
REGISTRATION will be with the ASDM Art Institute, NOT on this website. Once the class is available, a link will be provided here.
CREDIT: Quail photo by Kendall Kroesen, Tucson, AZ, used with permission.