Classes
Mosaics 1B-Using Found and Personal Items (TBA)
TBA or BY SPECIAL REQUEST.
Please email me if you would like to schedule a special class for your group (5-7 people). Part 1 is 4 hours long and Part 2 is 2 hours long. These need to be at least 24 hours apart.
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 4 participants to follow Covid 19 precautions. 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 with Facetape (TBA)
FRIDAYS, MONTH XX (Part 1, 9 am-1 pm) and MONTH XX (Part 2, 9 am-11 am).
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 at least two 8.5x11" sheets of paper.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price $65
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 3A-Tapestry Method-Beginner (JAN 8 and 15, mornings)
FRIDAYS, JAN 8 (Part 1, 9am - noon) and JAN 15 (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 6 participants with Covid-19 restrictions. 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) Unavailable during Covid-19
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) Unavailable during Covid-19
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)
TBA or BY SPECIAL REQUEST.
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 (CANCELLED)
CANCELLED - Friday mornings, April 9 and 16, from 9 am to noon.
Have you completed Mosaics 3A-Using the Tapestry Method, but would like to try more complex designs?
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. You can bring your own cement colorants, as well. They can be purchased locally at Tucson Stained Glass or online.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price
$75
LIMITED to 4 participants with Covid-19 restrictions. 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 with Mesh (MAR 12 and 19, mornings)
Have you wondered how artists make large and/or portable mosaics, especially for the outdoors?
In this class, you learn these techniques via the INDIRECT method. You will design your mosaic on fiberglass MESH (using your own art glass or tiles) and then apply it to a substrate of your choice, like a tabletop, trivet, or even a garden wall.
You learn how to:
- Create a PORTABLE mosaic with mesh
- Use flat tesserae (tile or art glass)
- Use tile nippers and scorers
- Attach the portable mosaic to a substrate of your choice (table top, wall, etc.)
This class is primarily for advanced beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium or technique. Registration fee includes instruction, use of tools, and adhesives.
STUDENTS BRING: Your own tesserae (FLAT tiles or art glass scraps) and a substrate. A week before class, the instructor will email you with tips on what to buy and bring.
Two sessions; total class time 5+ hours.
Price $75
LIMITED to 4 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)
TBA or BY SPECIAL REQUEST.
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 00-Zooming to Creativity with Mosaic Art (ONLINE-TBA)
As a result of Covid-19, I will be using Zoom for an online mosaics course in 2020-21, with support from The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. Watch here or in your newsletter for announcements.
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Ready for a creative challenge?
In this ONLINE (live, not recorded) class, you create a colorful mosaic using a pattern (cartoon) or your own abstract design while exploring your creativity. The class is for beginners and does not require a lot of monetary investment.
You learn to:
- Use Zoom to learn, create, share, and collaborate
- Explore diverse ways of looking at shapes & colors
- Use correct mosaic terminology and tools
- Cut and shape glass for your project
- Apply 2D tesserae using a pattern and Weldbond adhesive
- Grout and finish your mosaic
The registration fee includes instruction and the Materials Kit. Students can buy ($65) or borrow ($15) the Tools & Supplies Kit or use their own tools & supplies.
STUDENTS BRING: You will receive a CHECKLIST of items you will need to have at home, including an Internet connection and a Zoom account.
Two sessions (1.5-2 hrs. each); plus a small amount of homework between sessions.
Price
$65
LIMITED to 4 participants. Minimum age 18.
Classes taught ONLINE (live, not recorded).
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.
Mosaic Paintings of the Desert - ADVANCED
This class is offered by The Art Institute, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM)
For details, dates, or to REGISTER, visit: ASDM Art Institute
Have you taken “Mosaic Paintings of the Desert?” Do you feel ready to create a mosaic from one of your nature photos? In this advanced class, you create an 8x10” mosaic with your own photo, using the double-direct method and specialized glass cutting techniques. Before the first session, the instructor will send guidance on selecting and preparing your photo. Then, in the first session, you will calculate how much of each color of glass you need to purchase for your project. Because each photo is unique, STUDENTS PURCHASE THEIR OWN ART GLASS. All other materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided.
No open-toed shoes or open beverage containers. Note, too, that glass cutting and nipping requires considerable hand strength. Aprons are recommended. Students must use their own photos, (or copyright-free ones or have written permission to use someone else’s).
This class consists of five 3-hour sessions.
Instructor Bio
Andrea Edmundson is 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.