Marsha Rafter

Tuesday Morning Mosaic Classes- October 22, 2024
2024-10-22 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 creating. 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.

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 15, 2024
2024-10-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- October 1, 2024
2024-10-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- September 24, 2024
2024-09-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes - September 17, 2024
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

2024-08-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-30 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, 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 creating. 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.

Tuesday Morning Classes - August 13, 2024
2024-08-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- August 6, 2024
2024-08-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Mosaic Mandalas at the Center for Creative Renewal
2024-07-27 09:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00 | Center for Creative Renewal, Crest Dr., Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
Mosaic Mandalas
Saturday and Sunday July 27 & 28, 2024
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 have a selection of my handmade ceramic tile pieces available for you to choose from to add to your project. These are individually priced and you can get a look at some of them in my Etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarshaRafterArt?ref=hdr_user_menu-shop

Tuesday Morning Classes July 23, 2024
2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- July 16, 2024
2024-07-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- July 9, 2024
2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- June 25, 2024
2024-06-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

3D Mosaic Cactus Sculpture Workshop June 20-23, 2024
2024-06-20 10:00 - 2024-06-23 17:00 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
June 20-23 10:00-5:00
Workshop Fee: $795
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.
The cactus above was displayed in the San Diego Botanic Garden Sculpture Show in 2018. You will be making one that is approximately 20″ wide and 28″ tall and it will be in a red clay pot. Student work from previous workshops is below.
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, construction adhesive, 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.
Breakfast goodies, tea and coffee will be served each morning. A healthy lunch will be provided and we’ll enjoy happy hour together to celebrate our progress at the end of each day.
Cost for the four days is $795.
I would prefer checks for this class. Should you prefer to use a credit card a 3.5% fee will be added to the total cost.
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 - May 28, 2024
2024-05-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes - May 21, 2024
2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- April 30, 2024
2024-04-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- April 23, 2024
2024-04-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- April 16, 2024
2024-04-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- April 9, 2024
2024-04-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes March 26, 2024
2024-03-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Mosaic Mandalas at the Center for Creative Renewal
2024-03-23 09:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00 | Center for Creative Renewal, Crest Dr., Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
Mosaic Mandalas
Saturday and Sunday March 23, 24 2024
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 have a selection of my handmade ceramic tile pieces available for you to choose from to add to your mandala. These are individually priced based on their size, design and complexity. They can be perfect as a center focal point.

Tuesday Morning Classes March 19, 2024
2024-03-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes February 20, 2024
2024-02-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes February 13, 2024
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes - February 6, 2024
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Classes- January 30, 2024
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States

Tuesday Morning Mosaic Classes- January 23, 2024
2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Marsha’s Studio, 28202 Burned Oak Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
