Happy Spring! April flowers bring May Mosaics…? Is that how it goes?! Yes; I think it is!; I’ve scheduled and set up online registration for Outdoor/Garden Mosaics and Beginner’s Mosaics for May! Outdoor/Garden teaches the correct bases/substrates, adhesives, tesserae (materials), grout, and sealers to be used in outdoor mosaic pieces. Come and learn and make a mosaic garden stake, flower pot, stepping stone, small table, or other suitable item during this fun class!  More information and registration for this Wednesday nights class (May 2 and 9th, 5:30-8:30 pm) can be found on the Outdoor/Garden Mosaics Class page!

Speaking of other May events; Sunday, May 13 is Mother’s Day; how about giving Mom a gift certificate to take Beginner’s Mosaics that day and the next Sunday, May 20th? Or, come with her for an even bigger treat for Mom!  Class runs the two sessions; 1:00-4:30 pm; that way she and you don’t miss out on Mother’s Day breakfast or dinner!  I’ve had lots of Mother/Daughter combos take mosaics together, and they’ve really loved it! The Beginner’s class teaches the correct bases/substrates, adhesives, tesserae (materials), grout, and sealers to be used in indoor mosaic pieces. Come and learn and make a mosaic frame, mirror, plaque, tray, small tabletop, or other suitable item in this great class! More information, photos, and registration can be found on the Beginner’s Mosaics Classes page.

I’m excited to share; the NEW Garden Mosaics class at Colorado Free U.  is coming up, starting this Sunday, May 16th! I know I’m totally hankerin’ to do some stuff for my garden; I’ve already got a couple of projects in the works! Would love to see you there, and, if you can pass this on to any Denver area friends you think might be interested too, please do!

Here are the details:

Come join me and several other fun folks to craft your own garden mosaic art piece! Choose from a birdhouse, stepping stone, flowerpot, or plaque, and learn how to embellish it with colorful bits of tile and glass. In the first class, students learn the basics of making mosaics for an outdoor environment and work to complete an original design on their piece. In the second class, students will grout their piece and bring it to life. Leave the second class with sealer to take home and apply later. A wide variety of materials are provided to complete one piece, but students may “upgrade” by purchasing more elaborate supplies. (NOTE: I will have vitreous glass tiles and stained glass tiles to use in this class!!) Information on garden mosaic basics, great sources for materials and supplies, and next-level mosaics will be included in this fun, hands-on course.

Absolutely no previous mosaic experience or ‘artistic ability’ required; come see how easy it is to tap into your creative spirit and learn this wonderful craft!  TERRIFIC stress reliever; you will get ‘lost’ in the work and have a great time!  Make something colorful and fun for your garden or patio so that we can welcome the SUN back to the Front Range this year!

Class consists of (2) 3.5 hour sessions; 7 hours total over two Sunday afternoons; 1-4:30 pm, May 16th & May 23rd, at Colorado Free U. in Lowry (between 6th Ave. & Alameda, off 1st).

Safety glasses are required; bring your own or purchase from instructor for additional $5.

$69 Member (nominal annual membership fee; see www.freeu.com)

          $81 Non-Member

$26 materials fee (without safety glasses); $31 (if need safety glasses); payable in class

         $7 optional materials fee payable in class for upgraded materials

Sign-up at https://www.colofreeu-registrar.com/sdc/regclass.html?class=255572

OR www.freeu.com OR call 303-399-0093.