Mosaic Jewelry

REGISTRATION ADVISORY: This program will stop registration sales on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET

STREAMING PROGRAM INFORMATION

• This program is part of our Smithsonian Associates Streaming series.
• Platform: Zoom
• Online registration is required.
• If you register multiple individuals, you will be asked to supply individual names and email addresses so they can receive a Zoom link email. Please note that if there is a change in program schedule or a cancellation, we will notify you via email, and it will be your responsibility to notify other registrants in your group.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive workshop covers the key knowledge and techniques needed to create unique fine mosaic jewelry. Learn about topics including jewelry-base selection, adhesive choice, and suitable tesserae, and get experience in the skills of precision cutting, artistic laying techniques, and working on a small scale. The instructor provides lots of great tips and individual attention as you create beautiful silver-plate mosaic pendants using mosaic gold, smalti, semiprecious stones, millefiori, and more.

The instructor has prepared kits that include more than enough materials for you to construct 2 mosaic pendants. Included in kit is an excellent selection of small-scale mosaic materials. The downloadable supplemental supply list details what will be included in your supply kit as well as student provided recommended tools and materials. Mosaic experience is helpful, but not required; all skill levels are welcome.

Supply kits must be purchased from the instructor (download the Supply List below) and cost $50 plus shipping. Students must email instructor with delivery address contact@maverickmosaics.com. Kit will ship one week prior to class (January 27), and students will be invoiced the week of January 20.

Download the supply list for this class

OTHER INFORMATION

• The instructor is Bonnie Fitzgerald.
• One 2.5-hour session
• This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction.

UPDATED PATRON INFORMATION

• Unless otherwise noted, registration for streaming programs typically closes two hours prior to the start time on the date of the program.
• Once registered, patrons should receive an automatic email confirmation from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org.
• Separate Zoom link information will be emailed closer to the date of the program. If you do not receive your Zoom link information 24 hours prior to the start of the program, please email Customer Service for assistance.
• View Common FAQs about our Streaming Programs on Zoom.