Classes
Mosaics 1-Direct Method Using Found and Personal Items (Dec 13 and 20)
FRIDAYS, DEC 13 (Part 1, 1pm - 4pm) and DEC 20 (Part 2, 1pm - 4pm).
Have you kept personal mementos that you can’t bear to part with? These materials can be given a new life in a personal mosaic. In this class, you will create a small (< 8”) mosaic, using a small amount of 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. FOR THE DECEMBER CLASS, I WILL ALSO PROVIDE HOLIDAY TREE SUBSTRATES.
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 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 2-Indirect Method Using Broken Pottery and Ceramics (Oct 11 and 18)
FRIDAYS, OCT 11 (Part 1, 9 am-noon) and OCT 18 (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 wall hanging 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 or technique. Class includes instruction, use of tools, a small substrate, and adhesives. Students will receive an email from the 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. Or, register for Workshop Hours.
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 3-Tapestry Method (Nov. 8 and 15)
FRIDAYS, NOV 8 (Part 1, 1pm - 4pm) and NOV 15 (Part 2, 1pm - 3pm).
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 suitable for beginner students or for any mosaic artist that wants to try a new technique. Includes use of tools, a small substrate, and adhesives. Students will receive email from instructor in the week before class on what "bling"they need to bring.
ADVANCED USERS - I provided more advanced tasks for returning students. Also, special substrates available for purchase. When you register, let me know you need the project.
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 (Oct 8 and 15)
Two sessions, Part 1 and Part 2
Tuesdays, Oct 8 and 15, 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.
REMEMBER: Registration is at SAAG Registration Calendar, NOT on this website.
Workshop Time (3 hrs) Dec 13, 1-4 pm
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.
Workshop Time (2 hrs) Dec 20, 1-3 pm
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.
Mosaics 4-Creating 3D Mosaic Substrates (TBA)
SUNDAYS, JULY 14 (Part 1, 1:30-4 pm) and JULY 21 (Part 2, 1:30-4 pm).
Have you wanted to create a unique three-dimensional mosaic but could not find the right substrate? Do you need a specific shape or form? In this two-part class, you will learn to create a basic 3-D substrate using fiberglass mesh and thin set. In the first session, you create a foundational substrate with folds or curves. In the second session, you complete your substrate and attach the hanging hardware. We will also discuss the best approach to applying tesserae to your finished piece when you get home. All materials and tools provided. Students will receive an email from instructor in the week before class on what they need to bring.
Two sessions; total class time 5 hours.
Price
$65
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 5-Advanced Tapestry Method (TBA)
SUNDAYS, SEPT 22 (Part 1, 10 am-1230 pm) and SEPT 29 (Part 2, 10 am-1230 pm).
Have you completed Mosaics 3A-Using the Tapestry Method? Are you interested in pursuing more complex designs? In this class, you use the TAPESTRY mosaic technique on a lightweight substrate (like Wedi Board). You will create a larger piece, using your own design (with help from the instructor). You will learn how to prepare the substrate, how to create a design from your materials, how to use different colorants, and how to finish the piece.
This class is ONLY for students who have completed Mosaics 3A. The registration fee includes substrates, adhesives, colorants, hanging hardware, and use of tools. Students will provide all their personal bling. The instructor will send an email the week before class on what to bring, but start collecting a LOT of bling, including art glass, beads, broken jewelry, metal buttons, chains, gems, etc...Almost anything except plastic!
Two sessions; total class time 5 hours.
Price
$79
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.
Tapestry Mosaic Holiday Ornaments
Tuesday, Dec 17, from 11 am - 2 pm. ADULTS ONLY.
LOCATION
Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG)
Gallery of Gifts 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.)
Create a unique, personalized holiday ornament while learning the basics of the “tapestry method” of mosaics. You will be using your own broken jewelry, memorabilia, and other ‘bling’ (beads, jewelry, gems, polished stones or minerals, chains, and any metal or enameled items, but no plastics). The instructor supplies the materials needed to construct the mosaic, use of tools, and one ornament per person. Additional ornaments $5 each. This class is for adults only (18 and over).
Cost
$35/student
Minimum 8 participants. Limited to 16 participants. Minimum age 18.
Instructor Bio
Since moving to Tucson in 1985, Andrea has explored artistic genres such as stained and fused glass art. When she moved to Wash, DC in 2010, she discovered her passion for mosaics in classes taught by accomplished mosaicists. She learned many techniques but discovered she most enjoyed creating mosaics from re-purposed materials. She returned to Tucson in 2016 and continues to follow her passion for creating upcycled mosaics, teaching classes, and promoting the sustainability aspect of her art.
All class and workshop registration fees are non-refundable. Registration fee includes all materials EXCEPT the 'bling' (described above) that must be provided by students. Look closely at the ornament images to get ideas for bling. Aprons recommended.
REMEMBER: Registration is at SAAG Registration Calendar, NOT on this website.
