Hands on Workshop led by Laurel True - Brooklyn, NY - September 17 and 18, 2011

This two-day workshop lead by community and public artist Laure True will focus on methodology and techniques for approaching community-based, public mosaic projects. Students will get a chance to experience group mosaic- making processes through the actual creation and installation of an exterior mosaic mural.

Students will come away from this information - packed workshop with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead and facilitate successful permanent projects that engage and inspire community.

Workshop will cover various approaches to community outreach and design development, sourcing locations and materials and recruiting project participants.
Presentation will include step-by-step instructions with complementary images and detailed instruction describing multiple approaches to project coordination, management and creation with a focus on creating permanent artworks specific to a host communities’ needs, desires, location and circumstances.

Day one will include lecture, demonstration and instruction in group mosaic- making techniques that can be employed with groups with any level of training. Specific teacher/ facilitator training will focus on best practices for technical construction methods so that outdoor, public projects are durable, safe and long lasting. Technical resources will be included in class binder.
Class will create components for a sample project in the classroom and create a mosaic mural together in the afternoon of day one.\Day two will include additional lecture and hands- on grouting instruction that can be used with projects of any size.

Additional topics covered will include:
·      Defining project goals and objectives
·      Project planning, funding and budget creation
·      Design development appropriate to host community and location
·      Project and time management techniques for any scale project
·      Working in and outside of the classroom
·      Professional development and entrepreneurial training for participants

This class will be of particular benefit to mosaic artists and public artists who would like to add a community component to their projects, teachers, community organizers and anyone interested in community development and entrepreneurial training through the arts.

Note:

Some knowledge of mosaic making techniques is helpful, but not necessary. Class will not be creating an actual mosaic project during class time. Instructor can give participants with no mosaic experience suggestions for other classes to take to compliment the information presented in this seminar, which will best fit their goals. Students will be asked to sign a waiver and photo release. Participants should bring lunch or can order from local restaurants.
Payment in full is requested at the time of registration.  Cancellation policy for this workshop:
If class is cancelled by instructor for any reason, students will receive a full refund. There is a 4- week cancellation policy for this class. Students may receive a refund of class registration fees, minus a $25 administrative fee up to 4 weeks before the first day of class. After this time, registrations are non- refundable and no class credits will be given.

Community Based Public Art
Facilitating Community Mosaic Projects
Hands On Workshop led by Laurel True

September 17 and 18, 2011
Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4.30 pm
Sessions: 2
Level: Any, see below.
Cost: $350
Materials fee: $35

Location:
CLAY SPACE 1205 Ceramic Studios
1205 Manhattan Avenue, Ste. 2-4-1
Brooklyn, NY 11222
tel. 718.383.5400
http://www.clayspace1205.com