There is creativity buried in each one of us; let the Mosaic Oasis uncover your talent.
Mosaic Workshops and Events
Every year, we bring in visiting artists to run unique workshops.
 Beware of Fish by Jane |  Lauren- finishedTeacup by Lauren |
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 Color Freedom PearsPears by Lori! | Lauren- finishedCoffee Cup by Lauren, Color Freedom Class! |
 Apple by KarenPlaying with Shadow and Light with Dianne Sonnenberg |  Apple by LindaPlaying with Color and Light with Dianne Sonnenberg |
 Mosaic mandala by Dee |  DSMandalaMandala Mosaic by Dianne Sonnenberg - coming in October |
 amymarks |  My Sis by Angel done in Gila's Class |
 Puppy Love by Heidi |  Quick Release ClassThe Bouncing Ball by Kim |
 Quick Release ClassA triptych by Alissa |  Portraite by Gila |
 In the GardenIn the Garden by Laura Rendlen |  my gaeden's WisteriaThe Wisteria Garden by Laura Rendlen |
 Refining Your Mosaic Imagery ClassClass with Lisa Houck |  Class with Lisa Houck |
 |  My Lollipop Tree at SunsetMade by Linda |
 SplotchMade by Linda |  Wake UpMosaic Fusions Made by Sou in Martin Cheeks class - coming in May |
 Baxter |  Smalti, Millefiore & Fused GlassMosaics with Martin Cheek |
Color in Mosaic, the Spilimbergo Way, with Vera Belikova
This class was a great success and stay tuned, Vera may be back next fall for another class. See the images below for student work!
SKILLS TO LEARN:
Introduction into color theory for mosaics.
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Analysis of color mixes in three similar mosaics created especially for the course.
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Mosaic glossary (e.g. andamenti, tessera, interstice).
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Practical introduction in cutting smalti with a hammer and hardie.
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Analysis of Roman, Byzantine and contemporary andamenti.
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Focus on the use of thin set as a tool to create a vibrant, irregular surface.
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The use of unique smalti imported straight from the Italian furnaces of Donà Spilimbergo and Smalti Mosaico Morassutti.
Click on the images below for a larger view.
No Grout Spontaneous Mosaic Workshop, with Cathleen Newsham
DATES: NOV 9 & 10, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
TIME: 10am to 5 pm, with a 45 minute lunch break each day.
COST: $325, a $15 discount for NEMS members
SKILLS TO LEARN:
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A new way to think about mosaic composition.
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Learn to design with found objects.
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A really great "advanced beginner" or next step after the Mosaic Taster class!
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A great class to explore abstract art.
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Learn to properly install hanging hardware.
Join us for this fun and relaxed class
learning an intuitive way of creating mosaics using stone, rocks, minerals, shells, glass tile, crockery, and your own stash!
Cathleen Newsham, professional mosaic artist and designer, will be your instructor and guide you through the process of designing and creating your own unique abstract composition. You will be supplied with a 12”x16” wood mosaic surface, specialty mastic to adhere your pieces to the substrate and a wealth of materials to build your mosaic. You are also welcome to bring your own tessera for this workshop. Hand-built whole and broken ceramics, shells, rocks or anything you have collected from the natural world will be ideal for this project and personalize your piece. This is a great opportunity to look through your "collection" for that special something you have been saving for just the right project.
We will not be grouting and the workshop is designed so you will leave on Sunday with a finished mosaic.
Cathleen Newsham, Danbury, CT
For 25 years, Cathleen has been designing, fabricating and installing architectural mosaics. With degrees in graphic design and fine art, she continues her creative studies with accomplished mosaic and fine artists, learning new techniques and materials, and meeting other creatives from around the world. Between architectural and graphic design projects, you will find Cathleen traveling throughout the U.S. teaching the art and business of mosaic. A founding member of The New England Mosaic Society, Cathleen is currently a Co-Chair of the Exhibition Committee and Webmaster.
cnewsham50@gmail.com modernmosaicarts.com