Introduction to mosaic art | one day course

Mosaics: Color, Shape and Pattern


When:Sunday April 3, 2011, 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Instructor: Kate Oggel

More information about this one day mosaic workshop

In this ceramic tile mosaic workshop, you will create a mosaic piece for the wall or tabletop. This one day course is a great building block for those who want to study mosaics over a period of time, are interested in doing larger projects in the future, or just want to experiment with the mosaic medium.
Kate will cover types of materials available, tools and their use, setting, grouting, sealing and finishing. You will also be introduced to some historical high points, including masterfully designed Greek and Roman mosaics. Students will receive tools, materials and grouting. This enjoyable process for any skill level uses color, shape and pattern to help you generate your own piece to take home.

The tesserae you will use to assemble your mosaic are all hand-made colorful bits of glazed ceramic tile. Feel free to bring any broken favorite items to start a new life!



Light lunch is provided during the course break.

Who:Age 16 or older

Location: Lakeside Pottery Studio

Cost: $130 including all materials

Seats available: Ten

Call or e-mail to register - see registration form

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About Kate Oggel: Born and raised in Illinois, Kate Oggel now resides in New England. After completing her liberal arts BA at the College of Wooster she traveled abroad in Central and South America, spending some time studying ceramics while there. Kate went on to earn her MFA in Ceramics/Artisanry at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and has been teaching ceramics since then. Her work includes sculptural ceramics, functional pottery, and mosaic tilework. She currently teaches ceramics at Manchester Community College in Connecticut and at the Community College of Rhode Island, and gives workshops in the region. Together with her husband, also a ceramist, she maintains a studio in Pascoag, Rhode Island.








Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio
543 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905
203-323-2222
www.lakesidepottery.com