DATES
In general ,classes are held each Thursday and Friday morning from 10.00-1.00.
New class in the afternoon at 6.30 starting on 7th of April , each Wednesday .
If this schedule does not fit in with your timetable , please contact me and I will see
whether I can meet with your requirements .
COURSES
A typical 4 session course structure would be
Day 1/Lesson 1
Brief introduction to mosaic.The different types of mosaic methods.
The applications of the direct method.The advantages
of glass, over other materials.
• Design and colour. Possibilities, drawing, limitations
• Planning the design and execution. •Choosing a design,
and considering how to adapt a design.
• Thinking about the medium and its properties.
Day 2/Lesson 2
Starting to cut glass. Basic squares. • Using the glass-cutting
tool. • Further uses in cutting glass. • Basic shapes, squares,
triangles etc. • Beginning the chosen design. • Step-by-step tutorial
Day 3/Lesson 3
Different methods for cutting glass
• Direct drawing on glass and how to then to plan cut the glass.
•The use of stencils and cutting other forms.
• Continuation of execution of chosen design.
• Step-by-step tutorial
Day 4/Lesson 4
Cementing, grouting and cleaning.• Step-by-step tutorial
Finishing the chosen design
The course will be 4 mornings of 3 hours;
a total of 12 hours, held over 4 consecutive weeks.
The price will be 100 euros for the course, with 20 euros for materials
to cover the cost of glass, wood,and cement.
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Students can bring a picture or photos as design inspiration.
Classes will be of a maximum of 7 students.
4 CONSECUTIVE MORNING EASTER and SUMMER COURSES
ALSO YOU CAN HAVE A COURSE ESPECIALLY
MADE TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
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