Workshops at Bryn Athyn Issue 4 | Page 9

Mosaics

Mosaic art is enjoying a resurgence in the United States — and glass , in its many forms , is playing a major role in this new wave of artistic creativity . In this workshop , you will look at several types of glass , focusing on the traditional Italian smalti and comparing it to products from Mexico , China , and the United States . In addition , a sampling of other mosaic materials is available , including marble and stone .
WORKSHOPS
Glass Mosaic with Carol Stirton - Broad
July 10 – 14 — $ 675
Mosaic Art is having a resurgence in the United States and glass in many forms is playing a major role in this new wave of artistic creativity . In this workshop we will look at several of these types of glass , focusing on the traditional Italian Smalti and comparing it to the products from Mexico , China , and the United States . In addition , we will have a sampling of other materials available including some marble and stone . Each participant will produce a small sampler using traditional techniques . Next you will design a larger piece , using these materials in your own style . We will cover design transfer and realize the final work of art using the direct method . There are a limited number of hammer and hardies available for you to try as well as a collection of glass nippers for you to experiment with . I hope that you will love this process and the beautiful materials as much as I do .
Art ( Philadelphia ), Fleisher Art Memorial ( Philadelphia ), Main Line Art Center ( Haverford , PA ), and Abington Art Center ( Jenkintown , PA ). Carol ’ s work has been exhibited in many locations , including The Magic Garden , The Clay Studio , Ariana Gallery ( Royal Oak , MI ), the Bath House Cultural Center ( Dallas ), Abington Art Center , Fleisher Art Memorial , Main Line Art Center , Philadelphia Art Alliance , and Tyler School of Art .
Carol Stirton-Broad holds a B . F . A . from Temple University ’ s Tyler School of Art , and has also studied at Glasgow School of Art ( Scotland ), Orsoni ( Venice , Italy ), Scuola Arte del Mosaico ( Ravenna , Italy ), and the Chicago Mosaic School . Carol has taught ceramic and mosaic workshops at the Philadelphia Museum of Art , the Institute of Contemporary
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