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Mosaic / Stained Glass Courses and Workshops
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Creating Mosaics / Stained glass offers a unique opportunity for individual expression, students have to physically touch and shape each piece in a way which puts their bodies, minds and souls into creative process. The art of mosaic or stained glass is not only liberating but also forgiving and its lessons can extend far beyond the tesserae, coloured glass and design, it is both relaxing and mentally stimulating, it's easy to spend hours in the processes. And very enjoyable when it comes alive through its relationship with light and changes according to the time of day, seasons or weather......
Mosaic / Stained Glass art classes are available from age 4 and up in our Toronto location. Or any school, art centre, senior homes, hospitals, day cares or special needs classes, can ask us to provide our mosaic, stained glass or Clay work-shop activities or tailoring a custom workshops to suit your needs.
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Mosaic/Stained Glass workshop:
are the ideal place to start making glass art, run by professional artists. Classes are suitable for beginners and established mosaicists or stained glass artists who want to expand their knowledge. working with glass is a wonderful hobby / craft that can be turned to be a profession after finishing your guaranteed sellable art piece with Glass mosaic Canada.
Our resume includes teaching Mosaic and Stained Glass in: Click on picture to see more about our activites
Burlington Art Centre
Royal Botanical Garden in Hamilton
Duffrin Peel Catholic School Board Continuing Education
Peel District School Board
Canadian Coptic centre in Mississauga
The Hospital of Sick Children Toronto
Trillum Health centre
The Mississauga Angelic Arts Academy
St. Jerome Prison (minimum security jail in Montreal)
Mosaic art is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression known to man. The teaching of mosaic techniques is the main focus of Glass Mosaic Canada, With over 10  years of experience in creating mosaics and teaching this ancient art form; we are pleased to pass on all our expertise in our courses. Whether you have worked on mosaics or not, we can offer a workshop that is suited to you. In our courses we focus on the practical knowledge behind the different mosaic techniques. Planning of a mosaic is the most important step, so we will teach you how to prepare for your project to ensure that it is a success. Our classes are small. Typically no class will be more than 7 people so that each student gets the required attention.
In Glass Mosaic Canada, we would like to consider you part of our family. We encourage all of our students to contact or visit us for advice or for help, to finish or repair a mosaic, to look for inspiration and ideas.
Your safety is our main priority during our courses. We try to do everything possible to minimise the chance of being hurt during our courses, and we always have a first aid kit handy in case of injury.
Stained Glass Art is as ancient art as the creation 
of glass in Egypt bout 2000 B.C. First time used in church' windows by the European in the eleventh to the seventeen century. Louis Tiffany (1848 - 1933) and Frank Lloyd Wright (1869 - 1959) used glass in non-religious form such as lamps and residential windows. The reflection of glass and the numerous range of colours gave it a unique beauty especially when light shine through it.
Smalti, Millefiori and Glass Fusion Workshop by: Martin Cheek from England Sep.22, 23 2012 
AIMS OF COURSE:
This course aims to provide an opportunity for those who are new to smalti millefiori and / or glass fusions. The experienced participants will expand on those existing skills and develop your personal style and creativity.
As a unique feature, Martin can pre-make bespoke fusions especially for the course participants. The participant emails Martin the design plus dimensions a few weeks in advance, then Martin can make fusions of fish fins, butterfly wings, etc. This worked very well at the SAMA (Society of American Mosaic Artists ) annual conference in Chicago in 2010 and proved very popular with members.
Please note: it will NOT be possible for participants to make their own fusions in this workshop. All the glass fusions will be pre-made by Martin and provided on the workshop along with a range of millefiori and Mexican smalti.
WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD ACHIEVE:
During the course you will design and make a mosaic of 12 x 16 inches or 12 x 12 inches in area. We will provide these MDF substrates.
TEACHING METHOD:
A t the beginning of the day of the course Martin will give a 45 minute PowerPoint slideshow showing how smalti, millefiori and glass fusions are made. Using examples of his own work, martin will demonstrate how these materials can be incorporated into mosaics for great effect.Participants will then begin working on their mosaics.
Martin will then give individual tuition and by looking at the participant’s designs will suggest how these different materials can be applied to your artwork.
STUDENT PREPARATION FOR COURSE
It would be really useful if you could bring with you two design ideas for your mosaic. Try to make your ideas different from each other, so that we will be able to discuss the various mosaic possibilities, which your designs will suggest to me. Your designs should be between a square foot: 12 x 12 inches, in area up to a maximum of 12 x 16 inches if you want to finish your mosaic during the course.Keep you designs simple and bold – remember that the smalti briquettes average 2cm x 1 cm in size so don’t make your design too fiddly! A quick glance at my website: www.martincheek.co.uk of any of my books will show you what I mean, but please don’t copy my mosaics – you could do that at home! If you don’t have time to prepare any designs before the course, then try and bring some sort of pictorial reference with you. This could be anything from a book to a greetings card that you like or even a piece of wrapping paper or packaging that may have caught your eye. If you can decide and resolve your design beforehand, this will save you valuable time on the first day. Martin will be happy for you to email your design to him in advance, in order to discuss this with you.FAQS:
How many hours will we work each day?
Martin will teach from 10 – 4.30 with an hours lunch break.
Will we be using hammer and hardie or mosaic cutters?
We will not be using a hammer and hardie..
If we don't finish will we be able to take the needed glass to finish later on our own?
You can purchase any materials or tools from Glass Mosaic Canada and finish your project on your own, or you are welcome to come any Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m with our regular class time for a minimal fee of $20.00 / night
Course Fee : $ 240 / 2 days + materials and tools about $ 100
Basic Mosaic course:
 It is the first step of learning the different techniques used in the construction and installation of mosaics.You will learn the fundamental skills you need to make your first mosaic you will explore a variety of materials, glass, ceramic, pebble, smalti, china, also glues, grouts, sealers, tools and safety gear. You will learn how to cut and place tesserae using the direct method. Issues such as design and colour choices will be also covered. The skills, which you will learn in the Basic Mosaic Course, will enable you to deal with larger and more ambitions projects.
Cost: $ 149.00 + materials
Project: 12" X 12" Wall decore.
Location: Glass Mosaic Canada Studio see map
Time: 6 classes, 3 hours each on Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Advanced Mosaic course:
If you have successfully completed the basic mosaic course with us, and want to learn more about mosaics this course is for you. In this course you will learn the indirect reverse mosaic method, Venecian technique, using hammer and hardie to cut tesserea, also how to grout your piece in a way that grout complements it. The project in this course is your choice, it can be a table top, a house number, a back-splash, a stepping stone, a sign, ......
Cost: $149.00 + materials ( depends on the project)
Location: Glass Mosaic Canada studio see map
Time: 6 classes, 3 hours each on Thursdays 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
 Mosaic Portrait
One of the most difficult mosaic application you can make, but with us you will learn how to make a mosaic portrait from a soft or hard copy using Smalti, Hammer/Hardie, study andamenti, shading, colours and muscle lines and study the person's soul to add carcter and life to your portrait. Like in Marylyn Monroe on the side, or using the mounting grid as the bottom portrait .
Cost: $299.00 + Materials
Project : As big as you want
Time : 8 Classes, 3 Hours each on Thursdays 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mosaic or Stained Glass workshop for kids and their parents:
 If you always wanted to make crafts with your child but didn't have the space or time or if you are trying to come up with a creative and unique gift to give to someone special?
Let your child learn and explore this fun and ancient art form. This one-day class is a great way to achieve that and bond with their parent as they embark on arts and crafts projects. In this introductory mosaic or stained glass workshop we will assist you and your child(ren) to complete a project that will be great to treasure. We will provide all the materials and tools you will need to make your masterpieces. 
Now, there is even a children’s arts tax deduction that allows you to claim a maximum of $500 per child when you fill out your Canadian income tax. It will basically allow you to pay for some of our classes for free. If you want to find out more about this incredible opportunity, learn more here.
Cost: $ 59.00 per pair (parent and child) each pair will have one project to work on.
$30.00 will be charged for any additional child working on a different project.
Project: 8”x8” mosaic wall décor ( Mirror, picture frame, ... ) or a stained glass suncatcher
Location: Glass Mosaic Canada studio. See map
Time:2 hours class on a Saturdays from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Mosaic Parties for Kids :
 Great for Birthday Parties, Troop Parties, Play Date Parties and more.
We provide: set-up and clean-up for a 2 hour party, appropriate mosaic project (choose from a coaster, frame, or a mini flower pot), all necessary materials and tools, and a mosaics instructor are included.
this activity will take place in our studio, or in your place for additional charge. we also include a complementary face painting for your child and 10 professional photos.
You provide: A suitable place to enjoy this fun project, at least one adult to host and assist.
Contact our studio for available dates and times.
Cost: $49 per child.
Minimum of 6 children per party ages 4 and up.
One-day mosaic Course (basic or advanced): “New”
 Crunched for time but want to learn how to make a mosaic? We are happy to offer this new course that covers all the basics of mosaic art. We will provide an 8”x 8” plaque for you to design or you are welcome to bring in an object of your own to work on. Students will learn about cutting, materials, adhesives, sealers and grouts so they can begin their own mosaic. Tools and materials are provided, but if you already completed the basic course with us and are thinking how to tackle a larger project, the intention of the course will be to get you past the most challenging steps in the process of this specific project and to get you well into the longest stage of the mosaic process which is the actual tesserae laying phase. This course can be anything your imagination leads you to. After the class time is finished, you will be able to attend our Open Studio Time. (These are the times when you can come and work on your mosaic project under our supervision) to finish your project. We have contacts with many partners who help us in our artwork by creating frames, bases, and forms from a variety of materials such as iron, concrete, or wood. If your project requires such things ask us and we will find a way to help you. (The cost is determined on a case-by-case basis).
Course time: 4 hours in any day of your choice (call for availability)
Cost: $149.00 including materials and use of tools
Location: Glass Mosaic Canada studio. See map
Beginner Stained Glass Course:
 Stained Glass is an enjoyable and satisfying hobby, classes are meant to be fun and relaxing and for you to social with others and have pride in creating some thing of beauty that will last a lifetime or beyond.
You will complete one stained glass panels (square, rectangle or circle to fit 9" x9") using copper foil or lead technique. you will know all the tools and their uses, difference of various glass, Hand on demonstration of glass cutting, grinding, copper-foiling, leading, soldering, cementing, cleaning, finishing, framing and window installation.
Course time: 6 classes, 3 hours each, start any Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $149.00+$ materials and tools.
Location: Glass Mosaic Canada studio. See map
One day Stained Glass Beginner Workshop: $149.00 including materials and use of tools. In a fast pace (4 hours) we will learn everything as in the Beginner class, This workshop teaches how to make a Stained Glass panel using copper foil or lead techniques.
- Pattern and material are included in the course fee.
- You will complete a Stained Glass panel (square or rectangle) to fit in 9"x9"
- Tools are provided for your use during the course. This fast track course is great for those with limited time or from out of town.
Studio time is charged at rate of $20 / 3 hours
If you took any course with us, you are allowed to use our facility and advice with your own materials and tools during regular class time.
Time: Thuresdays 5:30 to 8:30
Pattern preparation: $80.00/pattern
You may bring us a picture, photo or doodle and we will create a pattern for you including a color selection sheet. If you want your panel to fit in a window or existing space bring us the exact measurement of the opening (with no allowance) and we will size your pattern to fit.
For those students who wish to have their panels installed in doors or windows, we also provide an installation service where we can sandwich your stained glass panel into an insulated panel that meets building codes and thermally efficient
You are not required to be able to draw, merely supply us with a photograph showing a general idea of your desired concept and we will do the work of creating the technical pattern for you to use.
Two days
Workshop
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Oakville Christian School
June 2009
Five Days
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Burlington
Art
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June 2009
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