Glass Arts
Guided Open Studio: Make Your Own Mosaic
Go from class to making your own glass masterpiece!
Member$23.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$29.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Mon, 5/12/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon, 5/12/2025
About
Bring your creativity — and an item from home — to transform into something uniquely yours! In this Guided Open Studio, you'll have the opportunity to mosaic everyday objects, giving new life to items that might otherwise be discarded. From picture frames and trays to small furniture pieces, vases, and more, turn worn or overlooked objects into stunning, functional art.
Details
- What to Bring: Any small to medium item you’d like to enhance with mosaics. Great options include wooden boxes, mirrors, terra cotta pots, or even lamp bases. Upcycling thrifted or well-loved items is encouraged! If you don’t have an item, don’t worry, as there will be materials available to experiment with.
- What’s Provided: You'll have a selection of mosaic materials, tools, adhesives, and expert guidance to help you plan and execute your design. Scrap and repurposed materials also will be available to inspire eco-friendly creativity.
- Sustainable Creativity: This is a great way to give old objects a second life while reducing waste. By incorporating salvaged materials and upcycled pieces, you’ll create something both beautiful and environmentally mindful.
- Skill Level: All levels. Whether you’re new to mosaics or looking for fresh inspiration, this is designed to spark creativity and offer hands-on learning.
Materials
Come prepared with your own project in mind and glass to use, or purchase glass and project forms, such as pendants, at the time of the Open Studio. You could bring your own rock, for example.
Prerequisites
You must have completed one mosaic class.
Class Policies
- You must be registered (no drop-ins).
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times in the studio.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Barbara Henderson
Barbara is a mosaicist with a passion for helping others express themselves through the art of mosaics. She discovered art a little later in life than lots of other people, having been distracted by corporate life, ladder climbing, and the nonsense idea that she wasn’t creative. Now her favorite thing is to watch a student realize their unique ability to produce something personal and meaningful, and to develop their own artistic vision. Her favorite saying is that “perfection can be purchased at the Dollar Store. Art and beauty are found in the unique and flawed.” She serves on a variety of boards and committees and lives in Gig Harbor with her husband and far too many dogs and chickens.
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