Portland Art and Soul Workshops

Workshop Details

Laurie Mika 9-4:30 Thursday	379 - Tile Mosaic Icons	[back to quicklinks] $ 120 Plus $20 materials fee
Students in this class will learn how to make their own individual tiles out of polymer clay, which will then be used to create mosaic Icons. Students will be taught with demos and a hands-on approach the various steps from rolling out the clay to glazing the final product. In addition, students will be taught many "tricks of the trade" for creating unique looks with polymer clay that can be used in other projects. Upon completion of painting their own unique handmade tiles, students will then combine their tiles with a variety of embellishments and collected objects to create their own personal Icons. Due to facility constraints for oven usage, I will be providing all of the handmade tiles for students to paint. The student's final piece will be a contemporary but Byzantine-looking Icon, made on a piece of wood which can be either hung on the wall or displayed on a plate stand or easel. Supply List: --one piece 1/2" thick wood, approx. 8"x10"--can be square, rectangle or arched, as long as it's close to this size --Weldbond glue --assorted brushes, including a fine detail brush --commercial glass or ceramic mosaic tiles to fill in gaps or to create a border (see pics) --personal embellishments/ephemera, such as jewelry pieces, beads, charms, milagros and collage items Kit fee includes: baked tiles, acrylic paint, spray paint, powders, glaze and stamped tiles Visit Laurie's website at mikaarts.com NOTE--this class will be held at the Holiday Inn, just down the road from the Embassy Suites. The hotel shuttle will be available for those who need transportation. Lunch is included in the cost of your class. Online registration for the Portland event is now closed. Late sign-ups will be taken at the Art & Soul office at the Portland event, depending upon availability. Please check in with us there if you wish to inquire about a class. Thank you!