SCHEDULE

A $50.00 deposit must be paid at time of registration! You can register for a workshop by either email or call 805.703.4291
(Be sure to read SBSMA policies before signing up)

GROUPON BUYERS IF YOU DON’T SEE A BEGINNER WORKSHOP THAT WORKS FOR YOUR SCHEDULE NOTE THEY ARE OFFERED THE FIRST OR SECOND WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH (except in September, it’s at the end of month). CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
If your Groupon is about to expire YOU MUST sign up for a future BEGINNER workshop before expiration date!

 

GLASS FUSING AND MOSAICS
with visiting artist Sue Baldwin
Sat. & Sun. May 19th & 20th
10am-4pm both days

This workshop is a unique two day workshop.  On Saturday we will work with well known glass fusing artist Sue Baldwin as she teaches her expertise in a hands on workshop about glass fusing while each student has an opportunity to make  pieces of glass art that are then put in the kiln and fused.  On Sunday you will have your fused pieces of glass ready to make into a mosaic on a 8″x10″ board.  There will be a grouting demonstration and lesson. Everyone will go home with a grout kit to grout on their own.No experience necessary, just a creative spirit.
Fee $195.00
Materials $40

 

BEGINNER MOSAIC WORKSHOP
June 2nd & 3rd
Sat. 10-3 & Sun. 10-2

This workshop is for the novice and for anyone wanting to brush up on their mosaic skills. There will be a brief lecture on the history of mosaics and a lesson on tools, substrates, adhesives and grout. After that you jump in to a hands on experience of creating mosaic art. You will create your work on a 12″x12″ board learning design, tile setting and layout as well as grout techniques. Everyone will leave with a tiled piece of mosaic art they created and grout kit to finish at home.
Fee $165.00
(SOLD OUT email to be put on waiting list)

TABLE TOP WORKSHOP
June 9th & 10th
Sat. 10-4 & Sun. 10-2

This workshop is great for beginners or for those with some mosaic experience. The best part is you leave this workshop with a mosaic piece of furniture. Each student must bring their own table base. You can purchase basic but very sturdy wrought iron table bases from SBSMA, (need one week notice). All other materials are supplied. You will learn techniques for creating a design, laying tile and the best adhesives depending if your table will be an interior or exterior piece. You will learn grout techniques as well and leave with a grout kit that allows you to grout at home.
Fee $185.00 + table base

MOSAIC TEXTURES
with visiting artist Margo Anton
June 15th, 16th & 17th
Fri. 6p-8p
Sat. & Sun. 10p-4p

When making a mosaic sometimes texture is the best part about it.  In this new and exciting workshop visiting artist Margo Anton teaches a variety of ways to use the design element of texture in a mosaic.
On Friday evening the workshop will begin with a lecture and presentation on the many ways to create texture.  Then over the next two days students will work on two mosaics providing an opportunity to try out at least two texture concepts in their work.  Inspiration for these mosaics will be taken from  photographs either provided by Margo or you may bring your own if they are suitable .  Original work is encouraged too.
These ungrouted mosaics will be created using thinset, on 8″x8″ or 8′x10″ substrates. A limited palette will be used, encouraging the focus on texture and tone to create the mosaic.  The materials used in this course will be smalti, marble, stained glass, vitreous glass and more.  Use of hammer and hardie will be covered.
All materials are provided in the materials fee, but students are welcome to bring items that can supplement and support their design.  Students will leave this workshop with a good understanding of the ways to incorporate texture into mosaic art.
Fee $260
Materials $50

RADICAL DIMENSIONS IN GLASS MOSAIC
with visiting artist Kelley Knickerbocker
June 29, 30 & July 1
Fri. 6p-8p
Sat. & Sun. 10-4

In this amazing workshop of lecture/slide show, cutting/setting demos, and lots of hands-on practice,  Kelley will confidently share her expertise of “extreme sport” variations of ungrouted glass-on-glass mosaic:
Flat Stacking, in which differing opacity of stained glass are adhered in layers to a mirror substrate to explore the luminous light diffusion, color blending and unique 3-D background/foreground effect only layers can produce; and Edge Stacking, in which stained glass strips of diverse heights/lengths are stacked on edge to showcase the light-handling properties of the riven edge and to create dramatic dimensional contrasts with surrounding elements.
In addition, we will investigate the benefits of combining glass with contrasting materials. Students will learn to cut and set an unglazed porcelain background to complement their stacked glass mosaic elements.
Students will gain understanding and proficiency by creating a small mosaic incorporating all the techniques and materials.
Additional topics covered: designing for these techniques, efficient cutting and setting tips for both glass and porcelain, an intro to UV-curing adhesives, using mirror as a substrate, framing, and appropriate adhesives, tools, and applications.
All supplies and materials will be provided, but students may supplement if desired from their own inventories or by purchasing additional glass at SBSMA Supply store.
Students should plan to bring an exacto knife and a Sharpie.
This workshop will be of greatest benefit to artists who have worked in glass but are looking for ways to “push the envelope” in how glass can be used in mosaics.
Basic proficiency with a standard glass cutter and straightedge is critical to getting the most out of this workshop, and unfortunately there’s just not time to teach it during the workshop. A good understanding of basic mosaic principles and vocabulary will also be helpful.
Fee $300
Materials $50

 

BEGINNER MOSAIC WORKSHOP
July 7th & 8th
Sat. 10-3 & Sun. 10-2

This workshop is for the novice and for anyone wanting to brush up on their mosaic skills. There will be a brief lecture on the history of mosaics and a lesson on tools, substrates, adhesives and grout. After that you jump in to a hands on experience of creating mosaic art. You will create your work on a 12″x12″ board learning design, tile setting and layout as well as grout techniques. Everyone will leave with a tiled piece of mosaic art they created and grout kit to finish at home.
Fee $165.00
(SOLD OUT-please email to be put on wait list)

 

MEXICAN SMALTI with visiting artist Betsy Gallery
July 21st & 22nd
Sat. & Sun. 10a-4p

In this two day workshop you will create a vibrant piece of mosaic art to liven up any room.  Working strictly Mexican smalti, Betsy Gallery will teach about design, setting your pieces with proper fittings as well as shading and color balance.  This is a great workshop for the beginner or the more experienced.  Technical as well and informative, this workshop is a great way to spend two days learning this ancient art as well as have the hands on experience.
Fee $210
Materials $50

GARDEN SPHERE AND BOULDER WORKSHOP
July 28th & 29th
Sat. 10-4 & Sun. 10-3

Here in Santa Barbara we have the opportunity to see many beautiful things.  One of these beautiful things are the mosaicked boulders sprinkled all over town by mosaic artist Dan Chyrnko.  Now you too can make a mini version of these wonderful garden decorations.  In this workshop you will work with a light weight concrete small boulder or garden sphere. Using tile, pottery, found objects and mirror you will have the hands on experience to create your own one of a kind object of beauty .  You will work directly with teacher and owner Tami Macala as she takes your through the process of creation including design layout, setting tesserae and grouting lesson.  Santa Barbara cannot have enough garden beauty!!!
Fee $195.00
Materials $40

 

BEGINNER MOSAIC WORKSHOP
August 4th & 5th
Sat. 10-3 & Sun. 10-2

This workshop is for the novice and for anyone wanting to brush up on their mosaic skills. There will be a brief lecture on the history of mosaics and a lesson on tools, substrates, adhesives and grout. After that you jump in to a hands on experience of creating mosaic art. You will create your work on a 12″x12″ board learning design, tile setting and layout as well as grout techniques. Everyone will leave with a tiled piece of mosaic art they created and grout kit to finish at home.
Fee $165.00

 

PORTRAITURE MOSAICS
with visiting artist Carol Shelkin
Tues./Wed. Aug. 7 & 8
9a-5p both days, Thurs. 9a-1p (with continental breakfast Thurs only)

In this weekend portraiture class Visiting Artist instructor Carol Shelkin will take students through traditional and non-traditional mosaic techniques and practiced artist techniques to understand the human face. Students will learn facial structure, cross contour, highlights, color, gradation, value and types of shadows. Additionally the instructor will demonstrate how to mix glass values and color to define planes of the face and how to use color most effectively with professional artist tricks. There will be a short lecture, demonstrations and students will develop a life-like, 12″ x 12″ portrait mosaic from a chosen photograph. Transposing drawings and photographs into a mosaic is a skill that just about anyone can learn.
For first time students, photos will be supplied to work from to develop a one of a kind mosaic. Returning students can email Carol with a portrait photo they would like to develop. Students will work with a variety of colored, high quality Spectrum Stained Glass and will be given enough material to complete their mosaic. Instruction will be given for background and negative spaces and no question will be left unanswered. Discussions on presenting work to gallery owners, exhibitions, building a resume, pricing and photographing mosaic art will also be included.
Fee $395
(includes materials)

TABLE TOP WORKSHOP
August 18th & 19th
Sat. 10-4 & Sun. 10-2

 

This workshop is great for beginners or for those with some mosaic experience. The best part is you leave this workshop with a mosaic piece of furniture. Each student must bring their own table base. You can purchase basic but very sturdy wrought iron table bases from SBSMA, (need one week notice). All other materials are supplied. You will learn techniques for creating a design, laying tile and the best adhesives depending if your table will be an interior or exterior piece. You will learn grout techniques as well and leave with a grout kit that allows you to grout at home.
Fee $185.00 + table base

 

TEMPERED GLASS & POLYMER CLAY MOSAICS
with visiting artist Susan Crocenzi

Friday, Sept. 7  5:00p-9:30p
Saturday, Sept. 8 10a-6p
Sunday, Sept. 9  10a-2p

This 3-day class focuses on using transparent and translucent glass (big emphasis on tempered, but also plate, stained, and textured glass) and Polymer Clay for Mosaic Artists. 

By the end of the workshop, students will have completed (or come close to completing) several handmade polymer clay tiles, a piece of polymer clay jewelry, and 1 or 2 small (ungrouted) tempered glass/polymer clay mosaic pieces. (Grouting will be demonstrated and discussed, but students will not have time to grout during the workshop.
No previous experience necessary.
~~~~Tempered Glass: 
Some of the topics: Review of some of the leading tempered glass artists, the possibilities, tools, supplies and where to get them, substrates, and four adhesives will be discussed and demonstrated (including Susan’s 2 favorites). 
You can bring your own decorative papers, photos, or other flat (paper-thin) mementos if you’d like. 
You’ll be delighted with this simple technique and the art you create in just one weekend!
~~~~Polymer Clay:
Susan will teach the basics of polymer clay including tools, supplies, safety, and several decorative texture and finish techniques. She will focus on techniques for combining your handmade polymer clay tiles with tempered glass and other mosaic tesserae. You will create a piece that combines your polymer clay pieces with tempered glass! You will use some of your handmade tiles in your tempered glass mosaic.
This class is primarily for mosaic artists who want to learn how to make their own tesserae w/polymer clay. PC allows you to create tesserae suited to your mosaic’s color, texture, shape, and thickness without the need of a kiln. A toaster oven or kitchen oven is all you need!
~~~~Grouting:
Susan will demonstrate several ways to create colored grout, including the blended tie-dye effect of mixing several colors of grout in one piece. She will also demonstrate how to grout pieces that include polymer clay.
Fee: $280.00
Materials: $35.00

BEGINNER MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Sept. 29th & 30th
Sat. 10-3 & Sun. 10-2

This workshop is for the novice and for anyone wanting to brush up on their mosaic skills. There will be a brief lecture on the history of mosaics and a lesson on tools, substrates, adhesives and grout. After that you jump in to a hands on experience of creating mosaic art. You will create your work on a 12″x12″ board learning design, tile setting and layout as well as grout techniques. Everyone will leave with a tiled piece of mosaic art they created and grout kit to finish at home.
Fee $165.00

BEGINNER MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Oct. 6th & 7th
Sat. 10-3 & Sun. 10-2

This workshop is for the novice and for anyone wanting to brush up on their mosaic skills. There will be a brief lecture on the history of mosaics and a lesson on tools, substrates, adhesives and grout. After that you jump in to a hands on experience of creating mosaic art. You will create your work on a 12″x12″ board learning design, tile setting and layout as well as grout techniques. Everyone will leave with a tiled piece of mosaic art they created and grout kit to finish at home.
Fee $165.00

BEGINNER MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Nov. 3rd & 4th
Sat. 10-3 & Sun. 10-2

This workshop is for the novice and for anyone wanting to brush up on their mosaic skills. There will be a brief lecture on the history of mosaics and a lesson on tools, substrates, adhesives and grout. After that you jump in to a hands on experience of creating mosaic art. You will create your work on a 12″x12″ board learning design, tile setting and layout as well as grout techniques. Everyone will leave with a tiled piece of mosaic art they created and grout kit to finish at home.
Fee $165.00