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Mosaic Basics

  • All Hands Art Studio 5120 Northeast 24th Avenue Portland, OR, 97211 United States (map)

$95 for both days

** NOTE: Mosaic is a two-step, two-day process. The price of this class includes this session and Mosaic PART 2 the following day. If you can’t make it to PART 2 (grouting), Pam will grout your piece for you at the same price, and you can pick it up later. **

Always wanted to learn how to mosaic? Have a stash of broken tiles and plates in your garage, like almost everyone else I know? ;)

Here's your chance to explore basic mosaic skills and materials in a friendly, comfortable setting. You’ll get a feel for the versatility of this art medium that has been used across many cultures for thousands of years! By the time you leave, you’ll probably have plans to mosaic your garden’s retaining wall and your front steps and your dining room table… (which all might be possible!) Because (warning!) mosaic can be addictive!

Everything you'll need to make a mosaic plaque for your garden or entryway is included. (Feel free to bring your own treasured bits, however.) You'll learn how to mix tile adhesive, how to create simple designs that will "read" well in tile, and how to apply the small pieces to your base.

On the second day (PART 2) of the workshop (once the tile adhesive has cured), you’ll mix up grout to smoosh into all the spaces between and around your tiles. This is the finishing act—messy, tactile, and satisfying. Then your piece is ready to take home!

Earlier Event: May 14
Doodling as Self-Care
Later Event: May 19
Mosaic PART 2 (grouting)