Exploring the Art of Mosaics with
Josephine Alexanderll
Our next course will be offered on Sunday April 15th at 12:30PM.
Call the shop to register.
Artist's Statement
It took a me a long time to understand my own creative urges. This is a
fact: I cannot be still when creative ideas pop into my head. Almost ANYTHING
is fair game - gardening, sewing, needlepointing, cooking,decorating, drawing
and painting. In 2007, I realized that the pointilist aspect of needlepoint
could readily be transferred to mosaicking, something I wanted to explore in
order to make stepping stones for the garden. For about a year, I bumbled
around with mosaics making every mistake imaginable. After breaking up
(intentionally) dozens of dishes and pieces of pottery I finally discovered
that stained glass was the perfect medium for mosaic projects.
One look at Josephine Alexander's mermaid mosaics and you will see that she has taken mosics to a whole new level. We are very pleased that she will present a 5-6 session course at Rainbow Vision during which she will show you how to "paint with glass" as you create a keepsake mosaic wall hanger.
During the 1st class you will choose the size and shape of your creation and Josephine will show you ow the process works. She will then work with you individually as you prepare your design over the next week or two. During classes 3-4, you will apply all the glass to the underlayment. Class 5 is for grouting and finishing.
Expect to learn techniques that will enhance your stained glass creations as well.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn this art form from a true artist.
Cost is $100 plus the cost of supplies (around $30-$40) and glass.
Dates: Sundays beginning January 28th.
Pre-registration is required by calling the shop at 717-657-9737
