Art Gems - Mixed Media Mosaics with Debra Hagen

Sat Nov 2, 10 am - 2 pm

In this class students will have the opportunity to use the most coveted of mosaic material, Italian and Mexican smalti. This glass tile comes in many different colours and is treasured for its texture and shine. In addition to lots of smalti, there will be a variety of other materials to incorporate into the finished mosaic.

Come and explore the possibilities of combining a material that has been in use for thousands of years with tesserae such as pebbles, shells, beads, buttons and so much more! The substrate will be a 6” x 6” cradle board. All tools and materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring personal treasures they may want to include in their mosaic. 

About the Instructor:  Debra’s mosaic journey began over 20 years ago. Although she has dabbled in a number of different art forms, her focus has been on mosaics for over two decades now. During that time she has taken many classes with several internationally respected mosaic artists as well as attended a week-long mosaic class at Orsoni’s Glass Factory in Venice, Italy. Debra uses a wide range of materials in her mosaics and her pieces can include items such as dishware, pebbles, shells and found objects, as well as more traditional materials such as marble and smalti (Italian glass tiles). As a mosaic artist, Debra is very interested in increasing both the audience for and the knowledge of contemporary mosaic art. She enjoys teaching and sharing her enthusiasm for mosaics with others.

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