Workshops and Courses
Upcoming Workshops
Traditional Mosaic Techniques Meet Contemporary Design
Where: Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr., Toronto, ON
When: Saturday, Sept. 13th 1 -4 pm and Sunday, Sept. 14th 9am - 4pm, 2025
About: Students will learn the traditional techniques of ungrouted mosaics while using both traditional and contemporary materials with abstract designs. We will cover mosaic design, materials choices, along with substrate prep, and how to use thinset. We will also discuss the importance of andamento or the flow of the mosaic. Students are encouraged to come to the workshop with a simple abstract design in mind.
Time will be spent allowing each student to try using the hammer and hardie, which are the traditional tools used to cut stone and smalti (the traditional glass used in mosaics) as well as how to use two-wheeled glass cutters and nippers.
Each student will create a 6” (15 cm) x 8” (20cm) wall mosaic on a plywood base to take home.
For information and to register: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/mosaic-workshop-with-valerie-brownell-2
Cost: $325.00 CAD
Workshops
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