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WORKSHOP WITH BONNIE FITZGERALD

Workshop Schedule:
Thursday, December 5, 2 pm – 6 pm
Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, December 8, 10 am-1 pm

In this workshop, students create a 2-D bas-relief mosaic for exterior display. You will master appropriate tool use and learn proven construction methods to craft a unique and original sculptural form ready for your mosaic enhancements.

We kick off the workshop with a picture presentation sharing examples of contemporary works of this flavor. There are many steps to creating a dimensional substrate, and during a short four-hour first class, students design, cut, and assemble desired layers.

Subsequent days are spent working on the mosaic surface areas. The instructor demonstrates various mosaic techniques and creative approaches. By the end of the workshop, you will have completed a layered substrate enhanced with your choice of mosaic enhancements. The complexity of mosaic design and selected materials will impact whether you complete your project during workshop hours. The designs recommended by the instructor are with the workshop time frame in mind. Our adhesive is thin-set mortar.

Artworks are intended as exterior wall hangings, with a project size of approximately 2 square feet plus layers.

Workshop Fee

Non-AMG Member/Guest Fee:   $400.00 

Fee is divided into two payments. 1st= $200.00, 2nd=$200.00

This includes the below supplies provided by the Austin Mosaic Guild

Workshop Location:
The Mosaic Workshop
729 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78702

Prior to the workshop, the Instructor will provide pattern ideas and projects, keeping our time frame in mind. Students are welcome to create their own designs, but collaboration with the instructor in advance is strongly recommended.

About Supplies:
The Austin Mosaic Guild will provide the following to you at the workshop:
• approximately 3 sq. ft. of lightweight, exterior-rated backer board for your
substrate base
• applicable hanging devices
• A/R mesh tape to help secure layers
• thin-set mortar
• power tool use

Students must supply their own mosaic materials, appropriate hand tools for cutting mosaic material, spatulas, safety glasses, mask and other basics. The instructor will send a detailed supply list 2 weeks before the workshop. Any mosaic material rated freeze-thaw is acceptable. Recommended materials include stained glass, glass tiles, smalti or stone. Plan on supplying a minimum of 2.5 square feet of material to allow for waste.

As a courtesy The Mosaic Workshop will provide mosaic materials for sale. Options include stained glass, vitreous glass tiles and ceramic.  Depending on the complexity of your project design, mosaicking may or may not be completed over the workshop days. Our final short day is dedicated to grouting and finishing.

CANCELLATION POLICY (GUEST INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOPS) Full Refund: 28 days prior to workshop, minus 10% processing fee. Full Refund: if workshop is cancelled. 50% Refund: 14 days prior to workshop, unless we can fill your space, minus 10% processing fee. No Refund: within 7 days of workshop, unless we can fill your space, minus 10% processing fee. All notifications of cancellations must be sent in writing. to info@austinmosaicguild.org

About the Instructor:  Bonnie Fitzgerald