All Levels | $110-$160 Materials and Studio Fees*
Are you a finder? A keeper? A mudlark or magpie? Mosaic is the perfect medium for transforming pocket treasures into art that holds the memory of a person, place, or time. Learn to use the direct set method to create mosaics using found objects and natural materials along with glass smalti and hand-cut stone.
*Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.
WORKSHOP STUDENTS should bring the following materials for the workshop *It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials.
Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class.
Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the
reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.
1) Any personal tools you wish to use (Optional) (nippers, hammer, palette knives, scissors)
2) Pair of tweezers — any you like, I like these–>
https://mosaicsmalti.com/tools-supplies/picks/kim-favorite-tweezers-non-locking.html
3) Pair of side biter or compound tile nippers (any are fine)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bon-Tool-8-in-Carbide-Tipped-Tile-Nippers-14-355/305903876
4) 2-3 Used, clean take-out containers or yogurt tubs (large yogurt or cottage cheese containers work great)
5) N95 mask for use while mixing mortar
6) pack of unscented wet wipes or a roll of paper towels
7) Close toed shoes
8) Sketchbook
9) Safety glasses (optional)
10) Pencil and Pen
11) Reusable water bottle
12) Apron (Optional)
Suggested Reading:
1) Post by Rachel Sager: https://www.sagermosaics.com/blog/can-the-line-make-you-a-better-person
2) Book: Mosaics Inspired by Nature by Rachel Davies
3) Book: Make Your Own Mosaics by Helen Miles
Download PDF File: Lost and Found Student Materials
