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I teach all classes
listed on these pages at the Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland,
California. I have been on the faculty there for 8 years teaching courses
ranging from beginning mosaic classes to more advanced techniques.
Institute of Mosaic Art ( IMA) is a unique mosaic resource and education
center in the Bay Area and one of the only formal mosaic schools in the
United States. Founded in 2005, IMA offers a wide range of mosaic classes
and workshops, has rotating mosaic exhibits, a resource library, an on
site retail supply store and an outdoor sculpture garden. It is truly an
inspiring place to visit and attend classes. If you are fond of
mosaics this is a must see kind of place!
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| Introduction to Glass Mosaics
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Dates: 2
session class
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Class
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Cost: $165
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 10am - 1pm
Beginning/Intermediate
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2008
Jan 12 & 13
Feb 16 & 17
Mar 29 & 30
April 19 & 20
May 10 & 11
Sep 13 & 14
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A great introduction to glass mosaics!
Each student will design and create their
own fine art mosaic piece. Class will focus on designing for glass mosaics,
introduction to different types of glass tesserae, surfaces suitable for glass
mosaic, glass tools, cutting and shaping techniques, lay patterns, fixatives for
glass and appropriate applications.
Students will design and create a 12" x
12" glass mosaic for interior display. No experience necessary, beginning
and returning students welcome.
For information or to
register for this class click the logo!
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"Hi
Tammy,
I was in your glass mosaics class a few weekends ago. I'm still on cloud nine
with all the possibilities!
Thanks again for your passion and expertise!!"
Warmly,
Joyce
| Glass Mosaic Lamp |
Dates: 2 session class |
Class
Description
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Cost: $165
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 10am - 1pm
Level: Beginning
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Aug 9 & 10 |
Make use of the wonderful translucent and transparent qualities of
glass in this unique project-specific course. Students will learn the basics of
cutting, scoring, breaking and setting glass mosaics.
Working on a substrate of frosted glass, students will
create a glass mosaic lamp that will glitter with reflection and refraction of
light, both from the inside and out.
Instructor will demonstrate uses of clear adhesives on both
horizontal and vertical surfaces, talk and lecture on glass-on-glass mosaic
techniques, including setting and grouting.
These lamps make beautiful, hand made gifts.
Students will receive one on one instruction in the use of
basic glass tools and will design and set a four sided glass on glass mosaic
lamp.
For information or to
register for this class click the logo!
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Some beginning students show their work!
Mosaic 101
Introduction to Tile Mosaics |
Dates: 2 session class |
Class Description |
Level:
Beginner
Cost: $155
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2008
Jan 5 & 6
Mar 1 & 2
May 3 & 4
May 17 & 18
June 7 & 8
July 19 & 20
Aug 2 & 3
Sep 6 & 7
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A perfect introduction to ceramic tile
mosaics for interior use. Mosaic 101 is a great building block for students who
want to study mosaics over a period of time, are interested in doing larger
projects in the future, or just want to experiment with the mosaic medium. This
is a very complete class that covers mosaic design, terminology and resources,
types of materials available out there in the mosaic world, substrates,
fixatives, tools and their use, setting, grouting, sealing and finishing.
Students will receive handouts covering glossary of terms, resources, tools
& materials, and grouting.
Students will make a 12" x 12" wall piece to take home. No art
or mosaic experience necessary!
For information or to
register for this class click the logo!
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"Tammy's
class was really wonderful and very fun - I highly recommend for any artist
wanting to get a totally new perspective on their art! I'm very happy with my
piece and I already have friends who want me to make them one too! "
All the
best,
Nagia :)
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Mosaics From Around
The Globe
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Dates: 1 session class |
Class
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2008
Feb 2 |
This is a one day journey of exploration through the use of
direct application, non-grouted mosaics using exotic materials from around the
globe. Materials include: Venetian Millefiori, Italian and Mexican Smalti, Van
Gogh and Tapestry glass, Vitreous Glass from Chine and Italy and more...
Class will cover a brief history of millefiori, smalti and
other materials and their variations and uses. Students will be using a
traditional setting method to embed tesserae into an adhesive layer originally
used for smalti. This mean no grouting!
Students will explore design solutions and various modes of
direct setting with mixed media glass materials, using materials in surprising
combinations. Students will experiment with using complimentary materials and colors
and the instructor will demonstrate a variety of cutting techniques and methods
as well as ways of setting tesserae to get different effects.
Students will bring home a completed millefiori multimedia
mirror. Perfect for gift giving!
For information or to
register for this class click the logo!
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