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Creating a mosaic 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 is not only liberating but also forgiving and its lessons can extend far beyond the tesserae and design, it is both relaxing and mentally stimulating, it's easy to spend hours in the processe. Mosaic art classes are available from age 10 and up in out Toronto location
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Mosaic workshop
are the ideal place to start making Mosaics, run by professional mosaicists, classes are suitable for beginners and established mosaicists who want to expand their knowledge. Mosaic is a wonderful hobby / craft that can be turned to be a profession after finishing your guaranteed sellable mosaic piece with Glass mosaic Canada.
Our resume includes teaching Mosaic and Stained Glass in:
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
Mosaic art is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression known to man. The teaching of mosaic thniques 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.
Basic 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: $ 129.00 + materials
Project: 12" X 12" Wall decore.
Location : Glass Mosaic Canada Studio see map
Time : 5 classes, 3 hours each on a weekday.
Advanced 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, also how to grout your piece in a way that grout complements it and when and How to add reinforcement?
The project in this course is not a big one yet as you are learning a new technique, it can be an 18” table top, an 8”x16” house numbers or 12”x12” stepping stone.
Cost : $129.00 + materials
Location:Glass Mosaic Canada studio see map
Time : 5 classes, 3 hours each on a weekday.
Mosaic 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. In this introductory mosaic 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 you will need to make your masterpieces. All tools and grout are included in the course fee. You can choose your design ahead of time when you book for the course.
Cost: $ 95.00 per pair (parent and child) each pair will have one project to work on.
$25.00 will be charged for any additional child working on the same project.
Project: 8”x8” wall décor
Location: Glass Mosaic Canada studio. See map
Time: 1x 5-hour class on a Saturday.
Light lunch will be provided at no extra charge.
Projects will be picked up the following week after it is grouted.
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. Instructor will grout all projects where appropriate.
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: $25 per child.
Minimum of 6 children per party ages 8 - 15
$100 non-refundable deposit is required.
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).
This course is booked when you contact the studio for available times so that we can be well prepared for the day, also to include you because our strict limiting of the number of people enables everyone to work on larger projects with minimal interruptions.
Course time: 1x5 hour on a Saturday
Cost: $95.00+materials.
Location: Glass Mosaic Canada studio. See map
Two days
Workshop
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Oakville Christian School
June 2009
Five Days
Course
at
Burlington
Art
Centre
June 2009
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