Create your own stunning piece of wearable mosaic art!

​Date: Saturday 7th December 2024
Time: 10am - 5pm
Fee: $160 plus $20 materials fee (or take as a 2 day with Dec 8 for $300 plus $40 materials)

Just in time for holiday gift giving, learn how to create micromosaics in this one day workshop using a combination of modern and traditional techniques. The workshop will begin with a short lecture on the history of micromosaics, and continue on to discuss bases, adhesives, and filati, the glass threads made from smalti. Designing techniques for micromosaic will be introduced and thoroughly explained. The cutting of filati will be demonstrated and practiced. There will be no instruction on the pulling of filati.

Students will work on a micromosaic pendant, bracelet, or earrings in silver plate and will create their own design. Class participants will receive lots of individual instruction as they work, and lots of tips will be shared with the group as work progresses.  Participants will leave with a finished piece or with ample materials to complete their projects later. Expect to depart with the knowledge and skills to create micromosaics on your own. If you are wanting to learn a fascinating historical art form, want to add mosaic jewelry to your repertoire, or have interest in learning to work in micromosaic, this workshop is perfect for you!

Students in this class will be provided with all materials and tools to create their micromosaic items.  However, if desired, feel free to bring any magnifying eyewear or specific tools such as tweezers you particularly like. Also, please bring wheeled mosaic cutters if you have them.

Register with Kemporium Art Space