Wednesday Morning Classes- August 19th
2020-08-19 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, garden art pieces, a large “Tree of Life”, and totems. 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 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.
Class sizes will be kept to a maximum of six for social distancing. Masks must be worn.
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.

3D Mosaic Cactus Sculpture August 20-23
2020-08-20 10:00 - 2020-08-23 17:00
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, learn all the steps for applying 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 array of materials at your disposal.
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 handouts, 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.
**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 $675 which includes your armature, all materials, use of tools, and daily snacks and drinks.
Checks of 50% hold your spot. Checks are preferred. If you should have to cancel and you have used a credit card, a $25 fee will be held for processing.
You may sign up by emailing your intent to participate and then sending a check to:
Marsha Rafter 28202 Burned Oak Terrace Escondido, CA 92026
You may also call me with questions 530-277-5494 or email me.
*Prior mosaic experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Cancellations must be made two months prior to the class date.

Tuesday Morning Classes- August 25th
2020-08-25 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- September 1st
2020-09-01 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- Sept. 8th
2020-09-08 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes - September 15th
2020-09-15 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- September 29th
2020-09-29 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes October 13
2020-10-13 10:00 - 12:30
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.
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 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.
Class sizes will be kept to a maximum of six for social distancing. Masks must be worn.
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.

Tuesday Morning Classes October 20th
2020-10-20 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes October 27th
2020-10-27 10:00 - 12:30

3D Mosaic Cactus Oct. 29- Nov. 1
2020-10-29 10:00 - 2020-11-01 17:00
Oct. 29-Nov. 1 10:00-5:00
Workshop Fee: $695
Location: North San Diego County – Escondido, CA
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 handouts, 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 $695.
Sign up directly here on my website or you can pay by check or Venmo.
*$20 discount for paying by check. You may sign up by emailing 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

These are photos of student work from my last class in August.

Tuesday Morning Classes November 3rd
2020-11-03 10:00 - 12:30

Mosaics 101- Basics of Mosaics for Beginners November 3rd
2020-11-03 13:30 - 17:00
November 3rd Mosaics 101– a half day class for beginners. So much essential and basic information will be covered and you will be on your way to creating masterpieces of your own. You’ll learn all about tools, substrates, adhesives, where to source materials, ways to cut and lay glass and tile, hanging options for your work and how to use a jigsaw. Then you’ll use the skills learned to create a small mosaic.
Date/time: Nov. 3 1:30-5:00
Class Fee: $95 includes materials

Tuesday Morning Classes November 10th
2020-11-10 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes November 17th
2020-11-17 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes Dec. 1, 2020
2020-12-01 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes Dec. 8, 2020
2020-12-08 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes Dec. 15, 2020
2020-12-15 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes - Jan. 5, 2021
2021-01-05 10:00
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.
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 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.
Class sizes will be kept to a maximum of six for social distancing. Masks must be worn.
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- Jan. 12, 2021
2021-01-12 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- Jan. 19, 2021
2021-01-19 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- Jan. 26, 2021
2021-01-26 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 2, 2021
2021-02-02 10:00 - 12:30

3D Mosaic Hearts- Feb. 6, 7, 2021
2021-02-06 10:00 - 2021-02-07 17:00
Come celebrate the season of love and friends, and create a beautiful heart for yourself or someone you love. You will have three different choices of what you would like to create- a large concrete 3D heart, which can be hung or laid on the ground in your garden, a flat heart to hang on a fence or wall, or a heart on a rock. It depends on your skill level, your speed of working and where you intend to place your heart. We’ll work together to decide which would be best for you.
You will learn from my demonstration how to cast concrete in a mold to create your heart. I will be casting these ahead of time so they have the necessary amount of time to cure before working on the mosaic.
Other skills learned will be: glass cutting, adhesives used for outdoors, how to strengthen concrete, how to grout as well as how to strengthen the grout for outdoors.
We’ll be using lots of precut glass, ceramic tile, ball chain, metal beads, millefiore and colored and silver mirror. I will have some premade designs available for those who may want some direction. If you have interesting fun things that can be included in your design, please feel free to bring them.
Sunday will be grouting your pieces. You’ll learn how to grout and how to tint and how to make your grout more durable for the outdoors.
***Bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle-or there are two delis in the neighborhood for ordering salads and sandwiches.
***Wear old clothes or bring an apron.
***No fragrances of any kind please due to some people having allergies.

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 9, 2021
2021-02-09 08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 16, 2021
2021-02-16 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- Feb. 23, 2021
2021-02-23 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes-March 23rd
2021-03-23 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- March 30th
2021-03-30 10:00 - 12:30

Tuesday Morning Classes- April 6th
2021-04-06 10:00 - 12:30
