Using mosaic techniques, create an abstract, organic piece of art using glass smalti and slate. Starting with an 8”x 8” wood panel, you will first adhere to beautiful, organically broken slate pieces, then fill in the gaps with lustrous, glass smalti tiles from Mexico. You will use wheeled nippers to cut the glass tiles to fit, creating an abstract reminiscent of a mineral strike found in nature, or even a lava flow.  No two pieces will be alike. Materials will be glued down with Weld-Bond PVA glue.  When complete, your art can be hung using a saw tooth hanger, or you can leave your piece to be framed. ($50 additional collected on site). Since we are using Weld-Bond, this piece of art is only suitable for hanging indoors.  All materials will be provided.  If you have your own wheeled nippers and tweezers, please bring them to class.

*Mosaic experience helpful but not required