Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Yeah Sumukha Ravishankar !

One of my former student and friend "Sumukha Ravishankar" will be displaying some of her beautiful mosaic at "The Second Annual ArtPride Facebook Friends Gallery" Thursday, August 18, 7-9 pm.  I'm so proud of her and of all her creations.

Featuring work by:
Aylin Green
Sumukha Ravishankar
Molly Sanger Carpenter
 
Thursday, August 18, 7-9pm
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts
432 High Street,
Burlington, NJ 08016
This event is FREE; RSVP through the Facebook invitation.
 
Sponsored by:
Café Gallery
Discover Jersey Arts
My Sticky Bunns
The Lily Inn
UMMM Ice Cream Parlor
 

Monday, August 15, 2011

Mosaic Jewelry Party for a 10 Year Old Birthday and her Friends.

Birthday girls had the best birthday ever here at Designs by Eleanor Studio.  Her friends are still talking about creating their very own one of kind mosaic necklace and earring. 

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Do you have an old bulletin board?

Before you put stuff out for the trash look at it to make sure that you can not give it new life.

My husband Dennis drop off an old tv at our local recycling center and pick up this bulletin board.






Just buy adding a coat of paint, glue, and some glass gems from my local Michaels craft store I gave this old bulletin board new life.





Sunday, August 7, 2011

Kisses to Heaven Mosaic piece

I'm so happy with my fiery piece "Kisses to Heaven" and "Free Spirit".  My only son Chris passed away on Dec. 5, 2010 so this has been a hard year.  I find great pleasure and closeness when I'm working on a new mosaic.  My son was a gifted artist since I can remember.  I knew I had a very special boy when he was three years old and only colored in the lines and made sure his other young friends did the same.  As time went on he grew into an awesome artist.  I miss him joining me in my studio and commenting on my new piece.  So now I can only speak to Chris spiritually and push myself to create a mosaic piece better then the first and I love it and find great comforted in getting lost in my creation .


Kisses to Heaven
Measure 16" by 20"

Measures 16" by 20"



Saturday, August 6, 2011

Upcoming Fall 2011 Mosaic classes

Mosaic Classes & Events
September    
Parsippany Adult Community Education Mosaic a 6" Trivet 9/20/2011
Westfield Adult School Jewelry Mosaic Pendent 9/26/2011
Parsippany Adult Community Education Jewelry Mosaic Pendent 9/27/2011
Midland Park Continuing Education Jewelry Mosaic Pendent 9/28/2011
October    
Adult School of Montclair Mosaic 101 10/04/2011
Midland Park Continuing Education Mosaic 101 10/05/2011
Ridgewood Community School Mosaic 101 10/13/2011
Westfield Adult School Mosaic 101 10/17/2011
Morris Hills Adult School Mosaic 101 10/19/2011
Midland Park Continuing Education Mosaic 101 Part 2 10/22/2011
Ridgewood Community School Mosaic 101 Part 2 10/27/2011
November    
Morris Hills Adult School Mosaic 101 Part 2 11/02/2011
Westfield Adult School Mosaic 101 Part 2 11/07/2011
Adult School of Montclair Mosaic 101 Part 2 11/08/2011
Watchung Public Library Jewelry Mosaic Pendent 11/30/2011
December    
Morris Hills Adult School Jewelry Mosaic Pendent 12/07/2011
Ridgewood Community School Jewelry Mosaic Pendent 12/08/2011