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Toronto, Ontario - Mosaic Beach Studio
Tanya MacFarlane offers beginner and intermediate mosaic workshops at her studio & store in the Upper Beaches of Toronto. Using a large selection of ceramic, vitreous, porcelain & found objects you can make one of over 24 projects. Classes are ongoing and are offered weekdays, weeknights and Saturdays.
Mosaic workshops for beginners 30 minutes from Montréal, Québec.
During the 14 hours course you will create your own mosaic, all supplies and tools included. Lessons are held in French in our fully equipped, professional studio. Classes are offered on four consecutive Saturdays every month from 1 to 5 pm.
Marlene Donnelly helps you make a mosaic project in an afternoon or evening. Using fast-drying cement, pre-cut art glass clusters and assorted tiles you will have a beautiful garden stone at the end of one session. Other workshops over several sessions are also available for projects such as framed mirrors, pictures frames, serving trays, lazy susans, and patio tables. Workshops, home parties, children's birthday parties, special events and group functions for mosaic artists for all ages. www.mosaicretreat.com
Calgary, Alberta - Mosaïque Art & Design
Carole Dobson of Mosaïque Art & Design offers mosaic courses through the Alberta College of Art and Design Continuing Education program, in Calgary, as well as directly from her studio at Artpoint Studios and Gallery ( www.artpoint.ca ). Courses are also offered through Red Deer College. She can arrange to travel to your site for custom programs.
Carole has received extensive training from mosaic masters in the US and Italy, and loves to share the experience of mosaics with others.
For more information, contact Carole at cadobson@shaw.ca or (403) 259.2153
Port Moody, B.C. - Port Moody Arts Centre
Nicala Swiednicki of Blue Lotus Arts shows students every step it takes increating a stained glass, vitreous and ceramic mosaic. Various techniques, tools and materials are discussed, and participants walk away with a head full of ideas, inspiration, and the tools necessary in completing a mosaic on their own with confidence. Nicala is currently teaching beginner and intermediate class, eventually adding advanced projects for those wanting to pursuer a larger and more intricate masterpiece for their collection.Courses are offered through the Port Moody Arts Centre located in Port Moody, BC, and private classes are also offered on location for personalized projects.
Erin Pankratz-Smith offers beginner, intermediate, and children's mosaic workshops at her home studio in Edmonton, Alberta. A large selection of glazed and unglazed ceramic, vitreous glass and handcut china is available to help create a multitude of mosaic projects. Classes are regularly scheduled for weekends and weeknights. A very open teaching method is used to help students find their way and allow the creative process to thrive. History and techniques discussed and demonstrated so students can leave and create mosaic art pieces on their own. Open studio time is also offered for people with on going projects. Consultation for people making large projects like backsplashes and outdoor applications also available. An annual one week Mosaic Intensive offered during August.
Durham, Ontario- Pieceful Chaos
MOSAIC RETREAT Come and enjoy a weekend away at our beautiful hobby farm and learn how to create a mosaic mirror. We are located approx 2 hours North West of Toronto and offer a mosaic retreat weekend. 8 students per course. Contact Lynne Knowlton at Lynneknowlton@netscape.ca or call me at 519-369-2400. www.mosaicbeach.com/mosaicretreatweekend.html
Vancouver, BC – Broken By Design Mosaic Studio Inc.
Broken By Design Mosaic Studio offers mosaic classes for all ages & abilities in a comfortable, spacious and inspiring studio. We offer a one-night Mini Mosaic Class, a one session Family Mosaic Class and a 5-session Introduction to Mosaics Class that will teach you everything you need to make your own mosaics! Choose from a multitude of surfaces to mosaic on and a multitude of materials to mosaic with, including over 80 shades of vitreous glass tile and over 50 shades of ceramic tile! We also offer intermediate workshops on architectural & furniture mosaics as well as specialty classes on stained glass & pebble mosaics! And if you’re just looking to network, connect with other mosaic artists and crafters, or just use our studio space to work, we offer studio sessions that are sold by the hour! No matter what your experience is - you’ll be amazed at what you can create at Broken By Design! www.brokenbydesign.ca
Edmonton, AB--Minerva Mosaics: Classes by Margo Anton
Margo Anton of Minerva Mosaics teaches a variety of classes and workshops for both the beginner and the intermediate student. Her courses are full fledged learning experiences, enabling the participants to leave with the skills to create mosaics on their own. Margo can also arrange for weekend community workshops. She also offers consultation for projects and could arrange for private lessons regarding aspects of mosaics you would like to learn. www.minervamosaics.com.
Hudson, QC--Mouche Mosaics
Melissa at Mouche Mosaics offers a beginner’s mosaic workshop using the mesh method with an open studio schedule. We also welcome personal projects. See our website for more information: www.mouchemosaics.com.
Toronto, Ontario - Zia Mosaics Studio & Fine Art Gallery
Patrizia Brasch offers beginner and intermediate day and evening classes for adults and children 8+ years of age from Tuesday to Saturday.
Materials available include vitreous glass tiles, ceramic and porcelain tiles, stained glass, crockery, glass gems and beach glass. Choose
from a number of projects including mirrors - large and small, wall plaques, terracotta pots, trivets, lazy Susan’s, and many more.
Zia Mosaics Studio & Fine Art Gallery
582 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON M6C 1A6
416-651-3638
ziamosaics@rogers.com Ziamosaics
