Classes
Mosaics 1-Using Found and Personal Items (June 14 and 21)
FRIDAYS, JUN 14 (Part 1, 9 am-noon) and JUN 21 (Part 2, 9-11 am).
Have you kept personal mementos that you can’t bear to part with? Do you collect cool, interesting objects like metal buttons, tie clips, broken jewelry, etc.? All of these materials can be given a new life in a personal mosaic. In this class, you will create a small (< 8”) mosaic, using your found and personal items. You will learn a basic DIRECT METHOD glass mosaic technique, including: How to prepare a substrate, when to use different adhesives for different materials, how to grout your mosaic, and how to display it. This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium. Includes use of tools, small substrate, and adhesives. Students will receive email from instructor in the week before class on what they need to bring.
ADVANCED USERS - I provided more advanced tasks for returning students. Also, special substrates available for purchase.
Two sessions; total class time 5 hours.
Price
$65
LIMITED to 8 participants. Minimum age 16.
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 2-Using Broken Pottery and Ceramics (Apr 12 and 19)
FRIDAYS, APR 12 (Part 1, 9 am-noon) and APR 19 (Part 2, 9-11 am).
Do you appreciate the vibrant colors of pottery and ceramics, even when they are broken? In this class, you learn to use the INDIRECT mosaic method to create a small table top or trivet. You will learn how to prepare the substrate, how to create a pattern from your materials, how to mortar your mosaic, and how to finish it. This class is primarily for beginners or for any artist that wants to try a new medium. Includes use of tools, small substrate, and adhesives. Students will receive email from instructor in the week before class on what they need to bring.
ADVANCED USERS - I provided more advanced tasks for returning students. Also, special substrates available for purchase.
Two sessions; total class time 5 hours.
Price
$65
LIMITED to 8 participants. Minimum age 16.
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 3-Using the Tapestry Method (May 10 and 17)
FRIDAYS, MAY 10 (Part 1, 9 am-noon) and MAY 17 (Part 2, 9-11 am).
Do you have interesting two- and three-dimensional materials that would look great in a mosaic, but they are also too intricate to withstand grouting? In this class, you learn to use the TAPESTRY mosaic technique to create a basic but beautiful wall hanging. You will learn how to prepare the substrate, how to create a pattern from your materials, how to embed your items into prepared mortar, and how to finish the piece. This class is primarily for intermediate students or for any mosaic artist that wants to try a new technique. Includes use of tools, small substrate, and adhesives. Students will receive email from instructor in the week before class on what they need to bring.
ADVANCED USERS - I provided more advanced tasks for returning students. Also, special substrates available for purchase.
Two sessions; total class time 5 hours.
Price
$65
LIMITED to 8 participants. Minimum age 16.
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 Crafts Class (May 7 and 14)
Two sessions, Part 1 and Part 2
Tuesdays, May 7 and 14, from 1030 am-1230 pm.
LOCATION: S. AZ Arts Guild Gift Gallery at La Encantada Shopping Center
PRE Registration required here: SAAG Registration Calendar
You MUST pre-register; no walk-ins, no pay at the door.
Are you an artist or crafts person that wants to teach other adults? To be an effective arts or crafts instructor, you need to hone your teaching skills. In this class, you learn how to design your classes so that students will rave about them – because they learned a lot and because you were organized. Foremost, you will design and sequence activities that ensure that students learn what you want them to learn! 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, the instructors were ill-prepared, or instructors were not prepared for students’ different skill levels. If you want to teach, this is a great place to start. If you already teach, this class formalizes some concepts for you.
The class is comprised of two 2-hour sessions, plus post-class individual feedback:
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
- Timing your activities
Homework
- Create 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.
Cost
$125/student
Limited to 6 participants
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.
Workshop Time (3 hrs) April 12, 9am-noon
9am-noon, Blue Raven Art School (720 E. Prince Rd.)
Andrea's previous students can work on their personal projects during Andrea's scheduled class times. Fee includes use of tools and assistance from Andrea when she is not occupied with the current class. Please supply your own materials (grout, thin set, etc.).
Workshop Time (2 hrs) April 19, 9am-11am
9am-11am, Blue Raven Art School (720 E. Prince Rd.)
Andrea's previous students can work on their personal projects during Andrea's scheduled class times. Fee includes use of tools and assistance from Andrea when she is not occupied with the current class. Please supply your own materials (grout, thin set, etc.).
