The unique properties of tempered glass make it an exciting and unique way of creating very dramatic mosaic designs. In this super fun two day workshop, students will view many examples of tempered glass work, learn about various ways of using tempered glass in mosaics as well as how to incorporate clear glass and textured glass as mosaic tessarae.
Day one will be spent designing your piece. You’ll learn to create a collage using specialty papers, foils, ribbon, and photos, and the method for setting the tempered glass on the surface. You will be amazed at how three dimensional your two dimensional piece becomes! Glass cutting techniques will be taught to allow for including transparent and textured glasses with the tempered glass. Embellishments such as mirror, ball chain, glass gems, and ceramic tiles will be available.
Day two will be spent grouting. You’ll learn how to mix grout and how to add a variety of pigments to color the grout to compliment the colors in your piece. We’ll go over how to use metallic powders to add richness of color to the grout.
Tempered glass is the perfect medium for permanently incorporating things such as photos, drawings, words, organic materials, fabric, etc. into your mosaic projects. Anything that is perfectly flat may be used. All materials will be provided but you may bring personal images and words that you would like to include in your designs, as well as any special papers you may have or want to choose beforehand.
No previous mosaic experience is necessary.
to see examples of my work in tempered glass, visit my blog page https://marsharafter.com/blog
This is a two day class:
Saturday 10:00-5:00
Sunday 10:00-1:00
