Fall to Pieces Mosaics

NOTE: The mosaic shown in the picture here is intended only to show the type of frame that will be used and some of the types of mosaic materials that will be available for student use. Students will have free rein in designing their own pieces.

OVERVIEW. This class is suitable for children ages 7-12. Students will use mosaic materials to decorate an 9x11 wooden picture frame. The instructor will grout the mosaics in the days following class, and the finished pieces will then be available for pickup at a designated date and time.

PROJECT DETAILS. The frame used in this class is suitable for tabletop use or wall display. Students will have wide leeway in design, choosing their preferred colors and materials. They will design their frames with mosaic materials following instructor guidelines. Available materials will include ceramic tiles, glass tiles, mirror pieces, metal findings, beads, and precut stained glass. For safety, the instructor will do any necessary cutting or shaping of materials, and students will not be exposed to sharp glass chips or shards.

CLASS SESSIONS: Each class will consist of a two-hour session on a Saturday morning. If students need a little less time or a little more time to finish, they will be accommodated.

WHAT IS PROVIDED: 1) All supplies and tools (wood frame, mosaic materials, adhesive, aprons, latex gloves, etc.), and 2) guidance and assistance from the instructor. The instructor will grout the mosaics in the days following the class.

WHAT TO BRING: 1) Covered water bottle (if desired), and 2) clothes you don't mind getting stained with glue or grout.