Learn to create the "shag" effect in mosaic art
Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 18th and 19th 2024
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fee: $345USD
Non-traditional use of smalti is all the rage! Learn how to create fun colourful smalti “shag” mosaic in this hands-on, two day workshop. The first day begins with a comprehensive lecture and slide show on the “whys and wherefores” of smalti, followed by an examination of suitable bases, adhesives, and design possibilities for this technique. The cutting of the matchstick sized “shags”, a process that requires some finesse and precision, will be demonstrated, and practiced.
Shag rug mosaic has its own laying style and andamento technique that is both fascinating and complicated. Margo will show you how to navigate the various decisions required for each section and piece. Expect lots of great tips on how to both create your piece and make it even more interesting.
Class participants will receive individual attention as they work on a 15cm by 15cm (or similar) shag rug style mosaic in smalti. Those students who do not finish will leave with materials to finish their project. A course outline will be provided, and students will depart with the skills to make creative shag rug style mosaics on their own. This course will particularly benefit those students of all levels who want to try working with smalti, to learn to cut more precisely, or to explore a crazy, unusual, spiky type of mosaic.
Students in this workshop will be provided with all materials except wheeled glass nippers, tweezers, and protective eyewear.