THE CHICAGO MOSAIC SCHOOL

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2005 MOSAIC CLASS SESSIONS

As part of an ongoing effort to provide a professional level education in mosaics, Mudhouse Studio offers workshops and ongoing courses at our Chicago studio. Our classes provide an in depth exploration of this fascinating art form. The classes are individualized and tailored to the unique needs of each student, novice or advanced. In the coming year, we will have visiting artists and more specialized weekend workshops.

ONGOING 8 WEEK MOSAIC COURSES
Weds pm 7:00-9:30 and Thurs pm 7:00-9:30
May 25th and 26th, 2005
July 20th and 21st, 2005
September 21st and 22nd, 2005

These classes are offered to beginning students and advanced artists. Students will explore materials such as smalti, vitreous glass tile, ceramic, and broken china and apply them using both the direct and indirect methods. Students will learn to cut and place tiles, learning layout and pattern design. Classes will also include discussion about tile placement, adhesion, grouting and color. Mudhouse Studio provides students with all tools and materials to complete projects but we encourage students to seek out unique supplies and project bases for more advanced work.

Cost is $225 for 8 week session, including all tools and materials.
To enroll, send us an email at mudhousestudio@aol.com
Please note classes tend to fill fast and we limit each class to eight students.

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WORKSHOPS

SMALTI WORKSHOP INTENSIVES
Saturday April 9, 9am-3pm
Saturday May 7, 9am-3pm
Saturday June 11, 9am-3pm

Smalti is one of the oldest and most original materials of mosaic art. This thick glass tile holds light the way no other material can. Our exquisite smalti is manufactured at the Orsoni family factory in Venice, Italy using the same ancient techniques and traditions passed down through the generations. The colors of smalti are rich and offer the artist many possiblilites to achieve dynamic mosaic works of art.

In this one day intensive workshop we will explore this beautiful traditional material by teaching students how to cut and set smalti, use tools such as a hammer and hardie as well as the more contemporary wheeled cutters. Each student will create a 6"x6" framed mosaic panel. Design, color and composition will also be covered. The class includes tools, handouts, and a beautiful selection of Orsoni Italian smalti. This workshop is suitable for beginners and advanced students.

Fee - $140/this includes ALL materials. Please bring a lunch.

BEGINNERS MOSAIC WORKSHOP (2-DAY)
Sunday, April 3rd 10am-2pm and Sunday April 10, 10-12pm (FULL)
Sunday, June 5th 10am-2pm and Sunday June 12th, 10-12pm

Everything you wanted to know about mosaics but were afraid to ask! This 2 day beginners intensive will cover everything budding mosaic artists need to know to get started, from materials and different kinds of adhesives to cutting and laying tile, and finally, grouting. WARNING: Creating mosaics may be addictive and cause habit forming urges to glue tiles onto every available surface.

Fee- $140 including all materials. Please bring a lunch to the first session.

To enroll in our classes a $50 deposit is required at least 1 week prior to class. To request information, please email mudhousestudio@aol.com.

SUMMER 2005 THREE DAY SMALTI INTENSIVE:
Introduction to Smalti
June 16, 17, 18, 9am-4pm daily
July 28, 29, 30 9am-4pm daily

This course is an introduction to both Italian and Mexican glass smalti. Students will be introduced to all facets and applications of these marvelous and luminous materials. Students will learn about mosaic design, composition, and color, specific tools and cutting techniques, applications and adhesives. The weekend intensive is for absolute beginners and as well as experienced mosaicists who have not experimented with this material. Students will be expected to take notes and participate in the class critique the last day of class.
Fee- $400. This 3-day class includes all handouts, materials,tools, and marvelous daily lunch.

For those coming from outside of Chicago, we can provide a list of local hotels and B&B's. Please email mudhousestudio@aol.com.

Also this summer, we will be offering a few weekly daytime class. We have had requests from students all over the country to run a week long course as well. We will be posting the summer schedule sometime in April, so stay tuned!

*** Mudhouse Studio requires a deposit for enrollment. Classes are filled on a first come first serve basis. We cannot offer make-up classes for missed sessions, or pro-rate classes. ***
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*ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS*
KAREN AMI
Karen Ami is owner and founder of Mudhouse Studio. Her work has been exhibited internationally and can be found in many prominent art collections. She has a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Karen is a member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists and the Chicago Artists Coalition.

BERNADETTE ELENTENY
Bernadette brings many years of mosaic work to Mudhouse. Her work can be seen in private collections as well as Chicago area businesses. Bernadette has her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is the sole proprietor of Bernadette Elenteny Designs.