Marsha Rafter

Mosaic Mandalas at the Center for Creative Renewal
2019-03-09 09:00 - 2019-03-10 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Center for Creative Renewal, Crest Dr., Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
On March 9 and 10, 2019, I will be teaching a mosaic mandala class at the Center for Creative Renewal in Encinitas, CA. The garden at the center is spectacular and is an amazing opportunity for creating in an outdoor setting. There is a labyrinth on the grounds that will be available for meditative walks and breaks during the class. You can see lots of photos of the garden and read about the Center on their website.
I will have ceramic tiles to offer for use in your creations as well as stained glass, glass gems of all shapes and sizes, and mirror in a variety of colors. Skills learned will include glass cutting, working with sticky mesh, working with wedi board, mixing thinset mortar for use as an adhesive, mixing and coloring grout, and the proper way to hang your piece using special wedi washers. Your pieces will be suitable for inside or for in the garden.
Register at http://www.artretreats.com/events/mosaic-mandalas-2
You can see other photos of the Center and the student mandalas in my blog post here:
https://marsharafter.com/mandalas-at-the-center-for-creative-renewal

Tuesday Morning Classes- March 5th
2019-03-05 10:30 - 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, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but I always provide all students with plenty of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 26th
2019-02-26 10:00 - 12:30 | CA
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but we always provide all students with lots of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 19th
2019-02-19 10:00 - 12:30 | CA

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 12th
2019-02-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 5th
2019-02-05 10:00 - 12:30 | CA
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but we always provide all students with lots of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Chris’s bonsai table

Gayle’s stepping stone

Mariann’s mandala

Tuesday Morning Classes- Jan. 29
2019-01-29 10:00 - 12:30 | CA

Tuesday morning Classes- Jan. 22nd
2019-01-22 10:00 - 12:30 | CA
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but we always provide all students with lots of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Mariann’s mandala

Gayle’s stepping stone

Wendy’s crab

Tuesday Morning Classes- Jan. 15th
2019-01-15 10:00 - 12:30 | CA
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but we always provide all students with lots of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Wendy’s crab

Tuesday Morning Classes- Jan. 8th
2019-01-08 10:00 - 12:30 | CA
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but we always provide all students with lots of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Gayle’s stepping stone

Tuesday morning classes in the studio- Dec. 18
2018-12-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday morning classes in the studio- Dec. 11
2018-12-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday morning classes in the studio- Dec. 4
2018-12-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- November 27th
2018-11-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Ceramic Pots- November 17th
2018-11-17 13:30 - 16:00 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
Come get your hands dirty having fun creating clay pots! On November 17th from 1:30 to 4:00, I’ll be teaching a variety of ways to create pots in a range of sizes for the wall or for the table. Choose from a huge selection of texture tools and go crazy. These will be perfect for holiday gifts.
Glazing date is November 27th either from 10:00-12:30 or 6:00-8:00.

Ceramic Angels- November 17th
2018-11-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
November 17th 10:00-12:30
In this class you’ll have loads of fun learning how to create textures on a clay slab. It’s so exciting to see all the possibilities of textures to choose from! Next you’ll learn how to turn that textured slab into a beautiful angel. Sizes range from 4″ to 13″. You can make several depending on how large your angels are and the complexity of your design. You may come back to glaze the angel either in a Tuesday morning class or in a special evening class either on November 27th from 10:00-12:30 AM or from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Tuesday Morning Classes- November 13th
2018-11-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Mosaic Mandalas at the San Diego Botanic Garden- Nov. 11th, 2018
2018-11-11 09:00 - 16:00 | San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
In this class you will be guided to complete a beautiful 12″ mosaic mandala from design to grout in one day. Using glass gems, stained glass, mirrored glass, and ceramic tiles, you will become immersed in the symmetry and flow of this circular form. Tools and materials will be provided. No experience is necessary.
Class fee is $75 for members. A $60 materials fee is due directly to me on the day of the class.
Sign ups begin early September thorough the Botanic Garden’s website.
https://sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Fused Glass Class- November 10th
2018-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
On November 10th from 10:00-11:30 I will be teaching a fused glass class with my husband, Mark. Mark has been using fused glass in his metal sculptures with gorgeous results and he will be sharing his knowledge and techniques with us. Your finished pieces can be used in your mosaics or as pendants for Christmas gifts. This is a rare opportunity and may be a one time class, so don’t miss out!

A close up of Mark’s piece “Icarus”

Tuesday Morning Classes- November 6th
2018-11-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 30th
2018-10-30 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, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but we always provide all students with lots of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Gayle’s stepping stone

Chris’s bonsai table

Mariann’s mandala

Nancy’s mandala

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 16th
2018-10-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

San Diego Botanic Garden Oct. 11 12:00-3:00
2018-10-10 12:00 - 15:00 | San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
In this three hour class, you will make something that uniquely expresses your one of a kind style. Students will design and complete two mosaic pendants using a variety of beautiful materials such as Italian glass, marble, micro ceramic tiles, beads, and metal. Basic cutting techniques and ideal jewelry adhesives will be covered. Materials and tools are provided. There will be squares, rectangles, hearts and circles. The bases are silver plate.
This is a perfect class to create not only for yourself, but for a gift for a friend.
The fee for the class is $55. *A $35 materials fee is due directly to me at the class.
Sign ups begin in early Setember through the garden’s website.
https://sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 9th
2018-10-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 2nd
2018-10-02 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Austin Mosaic School- Sept. 28-30, 2018
2018-09-28 - 2018-09-30 | Austin Mosaic School, ​1810 W Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas, 78757
During this action-packed three day mosaic workshop, you will learn an amazing variety of skills and techniques to create your very own 3D Sculptural Mosaic Flower.
We’ll begin on Friday by learning how to use power tools to cut and shape a 2” wedi board substrate and then how to prepare your substrate to be weatherproof outside. You will also learn how to create the structure necessary to mount your piece on a pole to be installed in the garden or on a patio if you choose.
On day two, you’ll choose from a variety of flower designs to be a guide for your mosaic. Glass cutting skills will be taught for any beginners and you’ll learn how to work on sticky mesh. Then you’ll be free to create using everything from custom clay tiles, to stained glass, mirror, glass gems, ball chain, millefiore and more.
On day three, you’ll be learning how to mix and custom color grout using powdered tints and complete the grouting of your piece.
This workshop is open to students of all levels. Although some mosaic experience may be helpful, it is not necessary. Most students will complete their piece. However, this is a two sided project, and depending on your pace, you may choose to finish at home.
Skills learned can be used and applied to future projects, both large and small-scale for indoor as well as outdoor application. If you have any curiosity about how to create pieces out of clay for your mosaics, you will love this workshop. Marsha will be demonstrating how to make her signature clay tiles and there will be a variety of tiles available for purchase. Registration is through the Austin Mosaic School’s website.
http://austinmosaicschool.com/classes–workshops.html#!/SCULPTURAL-MOSAIC-FLOWERS-with-Marsha-Rafter/p/103943516/category=0

Tuesday morning classes - Sept. 25th
2018-09-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday morning classes - Sept. 18th
2018-09-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
Tuesday morning classes in September are from 10:00-12:30 on September 4, 11, 18, and 25.
There are so many creative projects in process in the studio – a variety of wall pieces, mandalas, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and a totem. 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.
Mosaic 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 comraderie that has developed that you can be a part of.
It is recommend 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.
Class sizes vary, but we always provide all students with lots of personal time for one on one instruction. Email me – marsha@marsharafter.com, call, or text 530-277-5494 with questions.
*The cost of $45.00 covers most materials. Occasionally there is an extra fee for hardware or large substrates. All tools needed are available here in the studio.

Tuesday Morning Classes - September 11
2018-09-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes - September 4th
2018-09-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
