Tuesday Morning Classes- June 7, 2022
2022-06-07 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, tables, mirrors, mandalas, and garden art pieces. This class is a combination of beginners as well as advanced students. On Tuesdays, you may choose your own project or, as always, I have ideas for projects ready for you if you prefer. Not only will you leave with a wealth of information, but you will also feel refreshed and renewed as you take tiny pieces and turn them into something beautiful. Mosaics has been found to be very therapeutic for the body, mind and soul, is a great stress reliever, and students experience a deep sense of personal freedom and accomplishment in this process. The environment in the studio is very nurturing and there is a tremendous sense of comradery that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommended that students start with a small basic project to learn the techniques that will enable you to establish the foundation on which you will be able to build your expertise as a mosaic artist for both fun or profit.
Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $50.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates.

Tuesday Morning Classes-June 14th, 2022
2022-06-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- June 28, 2022
2022-06-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- July 5th, 2022
2022-07-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

3D Cactus Sculpture July 7-10
2022-07-07 10:00 - 2022-07-10 17:00 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
July 7-10 10:00-5:00
Workshop Fee: $750
Location: My studio- Escondido, CA- (North San Diego County)
If you’ve been looking for a concentrated opportunity to advance your understanding and skills in creating three dimensional sculpture, then this class will knock your socks off. You’ll be provided with a steel armature and then over four days you’ll learn how to cut wedi board to cover the cactus paddles using a jigsaw, all the steps for applying alkali resistant fiberglass mesh and concrete to your armature, and then work in the indirect method with mesh to apply your mosaic tesserae to your sculpture. There will be an inspiring and vast array of materials for mosaicking available in the studio.
Your piece can be mosaicked on both sides or on just one if it will be up against a wall. If you are a fast worker, and quick at making decisions, you’ll be grouting on day four.
Instruction will be provided via demos, discussion, hands-on building, one on one guidance and critique. Development of design ideas will be discussed prior to working and there will be lots of one on one consultation ahead of time.
*All tools and materials will be provided which will include your steel armature, wedi board, thinset, grout, stained glass, iridescent glass, mirror in a variety of colors, and other precut glass and ceramic tiles. All tools needed are available for your use in my studio.
**It will be a full four days of working. Most will finish but it is not guaranteed. It depends on the speed that you work and make decisions.
Cost for the four days is $750.
I would prefer checks for this class. You may sign up by emailing- marsha@marsharafter.com stating your intent to participate and then sending a check to:
Marsha Rafter 28202 Burned Oak Terrace Escondido, CA 92026
You may email me with questions at marsha@marsharafter.com
*Prior mosaic experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Cancellation policy here: https://marsharafter.com/cancellation-policy

Tuesday Morning Classes- July 12th, 2022
2022-07-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- July 19th, 2022
2022-07-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- July 26th, 2022
2022-07-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- August 16th, 2022
2022-08-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- August 30, 2022
2022-08-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- September 20, 2022
2022-09-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, tables, mirrors, mandalas, and garden art pieces. This class is a combination of beginners as well as advanced students. On Tuesdays, you may choose your own project or, as always, I have ideas for projects ready for you if you prefer. Not only will you leave with a wealth of information, but you will also feel refreshed and renewed as you take tiny pieces and turn them into something beautiful. Mosaics has been found to be very therapeutic for the body, mind and soul, is a great stress reliever, and students experience a deep sense of personal freedom and accomplishment in this process. The environment in the studio is very nurturing and there is a tremendous sense of comradery that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommended that students start with a small basic project to learn the techniques that will enable you to establish the foundation on which you will be able to build your expertise as a mosaic artist for both fun or profit.
Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $50.00 covers most materials. There is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates.

Tuesday Morning Classes September 27, 2022
2022-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | CA

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 4, 2022
2022-10-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 11, 2022
2022-10-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 18, 2022
2022-10-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Mosaic Mandalas at the Center for Creative Renewal
2022-10-22 09:00 - 2022-10-23 17:00 | Center for Creative Renewal, Crest Dr., Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
Mosaic Mandalas
Saturday October 22, 9:00-5:00
Sunday October 23 9:00-3:00

Join me for my next mosaic mandala class at the Center for Creative Renewal in Cardiff, CA. This project is my all time favorite! And Ellen’s incredibly beautiful garden at the Center is one of my favorite places to teach this class. Ellen will provide a lovely breakfast for us upon arrival at 9:00 which always includes her wonderful fresh baked pound cake, fruit from her garden and fresh hardboiled eggs from her chickens.
Your project will be completed from design to grout over the two days and you’ll leave with a beautiful 16″ mandala, complete with a hanger, ready to brighten a garden wall or an interior space. You may choose from several different mandala patterns and there will be an abundance of glass gems, stained glass, and mirror glass to complete the project.
*Registration is through the Center’s website http://www.artretreats.com/events/mosaic-mandalas. The cost of the class is $350.00 which includes a $100 materials fee.
*I always bring a selection of my handmade ceramic tile pieces for you to choose from to add to your mandala. Each piece is unique and is priced based on design and complexity.

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 25, 2022
2022-10-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- November 8, 2022
2022-11-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- November 22, 2022
2022-11-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- November 29, 2022
2022-11-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- December 6, 2022
2022-12-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- December 13, 2022
2022-12-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- January 3, 2023
2023-01-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- January 10, 2023
2023-01-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- January 17, 2023
2023-01-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Mosaic Classes- January 24, 2023
2023-01-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- January 31, 2023
2023-01-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Mini Totems at the San Diego Botanic Garden- February 4, 2023
2023-02-04 10:00 - 17:00 | San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
In 2019, I created a series of totems, including the monarch totem here, which was created for the San Diego Botanic Garden “Sculpture in the Garden” Show. In addition, I taught classes at Hacienda Mosaico in Puerto Vallarta and at the Austin Mosaic School in Austin, Texas on how to build your own garden totem. Both classes were very successful so I decided to teach a class for creating a mini totem for your garden. This class will be very different construction from the large totems and will be a project you can complete in a day as you will be mosaicking just the top piece.
Using a rock as the base, you will have a center pole to build on and you will be mosaicking a whimsical bird, fish, butterfly or heart for the top using stained glass, mirror glass, ceramic tiles, glass gems, millefiori and my own handmade tiles. This will be a lovely addition to your garden or patio. Come join the fun!
Register online through the San Diego Botanic Garden’s website beginning in January:
https://sdbg.org/classes-tours-children-activities/

Tuesday Morning Classes- February 7, 2023
2023-02-07 10:00 - 12:30 | CA

Tuesday Morning Classes- February 14, 2023
2023-02-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
