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In my large studio at Vernon Street Studios building in Somerville  (an oh-so-hipster city near Boston, MA), I offer classes in mosaic-making, and workshop space so you can focus on your own creations. A dedicated space for mosaics makes all the difference: working with ceramics, glass, and grout creates dust, grit, and slivers. Using my studio saves you having to make a mess at home! You can easily sign up below. 

MOSAIC SAMPLER SET

With a mosaic sampler set, you can try out a few different types of mosaics. Learn different skills, have fun creating something unique in each style, and go home with your lovely finished artwork. This class is perfect for people with no experience making mosaics, even if you’ve never made art before and think you “aren’t artistic.” You’ll be happily surprised at the art you can create by just playing with color and shape. For those who want it, wine will be available too. This makes a great Friends Night Out! Four 2-hour sessions. 

The four sessions include:

Basic Pattern Trivet: Learn how to space out and design a professional-appearing pattern on any size substrate. Design and create a piece for a 6” trivet. We start with this one because you don't need anything except your eyes and the ability to count to 3 or 4. This is a tool-free class, perfect as an introduction to mosaics.

​Tempered glass: Also called safety glass or crash glass, tempered glass is used in shower doors and car windows, among other things. When broken, it crumbles into small irregularly shaped pieces that are perfect for creating abstract mosaics. With nothing but tempered glass, bits of metal flake, and tissue paper, you can create a beautiful piece in little time. You don't have to cut glass for this, but you might want to, and if so you'll learn how. (It's easy-peasy, really. I promise!)

Mosaic pendant: Create a small piece of mosaic jewelry for yourself or someone else.. If you don't know how, you’ll learn to cut glass with a mosaic artist’s most basic tool: glass nippers. This is an easy and safe process; you just need to follow a few simple rules, which I'll share with you before you begin cutting..

Grouting and Finishing: Learn about grout, which is used to unify and protect mosaics. Grout your pieces and take home your new beauties!


AND IF YOU JUST CAN'T COMMIT TO ALL FOUR CLASSES, then you don't have to! Just come to the one you think you would like best, and I'll send you away with grout to finish it off. (But you're on your own for the mess you could make at home!)

There will never be  more than four mosaic makers per class: very personalized attention! The studio is spacious, and you can choose to stand or sit. 

​We will schedule at a time that is convenient for both you and me, weekdays either daytime or evening. 

Cost:
Four sessions, 8 hours total: $125 per person, plus $10- $20 for pendant setting & chain, and $20 for your own pair of glass nippers (optional).
Individual sessions: $35 each.

Location: 
Vernon Street Studios, 6 Vernon Street, Somerville (near Magoun Square), MA.  My studio is on the third floor and requires climbing two flights of stairs. Free parking available.

TO SIGN UP or ask a question:

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    INTRODUCTION TO MOSAICS


    I  also offer a fun and easy Introduction to Mosaics over two sessions, each about 2-2.5 hours. $80 for both sessions, including all materials. 

    You can also join me for open studio time to work on your own projects, at the very reasonable cost of $10/hour. You can use any materials you want from my huge collection of tiles, glass, salvaged pottery, and found items. Most of these items you can use for free. For a few items, such as jewelry settings, I will need to charge you what they cost me. 

    Thanks for your interest; I hope to join you on your mosaic-making adventures soon!
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WORK ON YOUR OWN PROJECT (open studio time)

Do you already have a project in mind, but no space to work in? Use mine! You can store your project and supplies in my studio, and work on your project on Monday evenings or at other prearranged times. Cost: $25 for a two-hour block if you bring your own materials, $30 if you want to use mine.
Email: GlassAndGrout@gmail.com
  • Welcome page
  • News
  • Activist Art
  • community mosaics
  • Indoors
    • fine art
    • objects and containers
    • furniture
    • plant holders
  • Jewelry
  • Learn Mosaics
    • Student Work
    • Roberts School Mosaic Mural
  • Resources
    • Mosaics 101
    • Links