Weekly lectures, demonstrations, and work-along periods provide a solid creative and technical foundation for working with mosaics. Select from eight patterns designed by the instructor, with the option to work in either glass tiles or unglazed porcelain.
Explore the spectrum of floral design. Sourcing (with a focus on sustainability), making the most of seasonal flowers, creating centerpieces, wiring techniques, and photographing your work are all among the practical areas covered.
Students discover the history, origins, and special characteristics of the Textura style of Blackletter calligraphy, one of the major typefaces in the history of Western typography. They learn the use of proper proportions and construction of minuscule and majuscule letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.
The beautiful decorations of religious and secular manuscripts are centuries-old Islamic traditions. Learn the elements of gold-leaf manuscript illumination in the Afghan tradition.
Take a break from the stress of the season to enjoy an entertaining and informative afternoon with an orchid expert and come away with an elegant orchid centerpiece.
Harness your imagination to create writing instruments with common household items and found objects in nature. In-class exercises are geared toward experimental calligraphy, mark making, and spontaneity.
Learn the techniques needed to create fine mosaic jewelry as you create beautiful silver-plate mosaic pendants using mosaic gold, smalti, semiprecious stones, stained glass, millefiori, and more.
Create a holiday ornament that is destined to become an heirloom or just brighten up a window space during the gray days of winter with this easier-than-it-looks beaded glass ball.
