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Late registrations are okay and do not be shy about adding yourself to a waitlist, sometimes spots open up.

LIVE IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING (please note the location of each class)

Mixed Media Layered Mosaic (studio workshop) New!

Art League School Torpedo Factory

Create a groutless mosaic project using various materials including glass, stone, beads and more. All skill levels are welcome. Materials fee is due to the instructor by the first day of class $95.

Sat/Sun: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Aug 30 and 31 (two days)

Registration Link: Mixed Media Layered Mosaic – The Art League

Mosaic Art 404040 (six weeks) 18+

Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Location, Woodshop (small class size)

Mosaics are one of the original art forms, and pieces can be made to last for centuries. Choose from among several exciting projects, from beginner through expert, or bring your own unique project (with instructor approval). Sufficient tools, supplies and materials are included in the class fee to complete one beginner or intermediate project.

404040-6A: Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1 (six weeks)

404040-6B: Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 (six weeks) wait list

404040-6C: Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1 (six weeks) only two seats left

Try Me! Mosaic Jewelry Micro Tiles and Beads (in studio) New!

Workhouse Arts Center Lorton VA building 7

Create your own jewelry or keychains using micro tile in class and ceramic, and a variety of beads.

A materials fee of $35 is due to the instructor by the beginning of class.

TBD

Micro Mosaic Jewelry (studio workshop)

Art League School Torpedo Factory

Create beautiful modern and traditional micro mosaic jewelry using a variety of methods and materials. Mediums include micro tiles from Türkiye and Morocco, vintage rhinestones, Paua abalone from New Zealand, Italian filato, millefiori and smalti and more. You can expect to make three to five pieces of jewelry. Although I prefer Apoxie Paste and black Apoxie Sculpt, you will have access to a variety of colors of the sculpt. A materials fee of $95 is due to the instructor by the first day of class.

Fall 2025: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Sep 14 (one day)

Fall Registration Link: Micro Mosaics Jewelry – The Art League

Winter 2025: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec 14 (one day)

Mosaic Art - Beginner to Expert

Art League School Torpedo Factory Madison Street Annex, Community Room

Build a strong foundation in the ancient art form of mosaics using modern tools and materials. Learn to cut glass, properly adhere your tesserae, and finish your work for the best results. Planning, design, selection of materials, and use of hand tools will be covered. Fabrication techniques and tricks of the trade will be shared. Returning students may work on a project of their choice with instructor approval. A materials fee of $95 is payable to the instructor by the first class. Tuition $255

Fall 2025: Thu 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 (nine weeks) one seat left

Fall 2025: Thu 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sep 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2 ,9, 16, 23 (nine weeks)

Winter 2026: Sun 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12 (nine weeks)

Winter 2026: Sun 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar1, 8, 15 (nine weeks)

Try Me! Mosaic Jewelry Smalti Glass (in studio) New!

Workhouse Arts Center Lorton VA building 7

Create your own groutless jewelry using smalti glass.

A materials fee of $35 is due to the instructor by the beginning of class.

TBD

Try Me! Glass Mosaic (in studio) New!

Workhouse Arts Center Lorton VA building 7

Learn the basics of how to construct a 2D mosaic for interior display. Cutting glass with wheeled nippers and proper placement of materials will be covered. Your work will not require grouting; however this will be discussed, and a small amount of grout may be taken home if desired. A materials fee of $20 will be due to the instructor by the beginning of class.

Sat Oct 11 3-6 p.m.

Micro Mosaic Jewelry (18+)

Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Location, Woodshop (small class size)

Create beautiful modern or traditional style micro mosaic jewelry pieces using a variety of methods and materials. Mediums include micro tiles in glass and ceramic, vintage rhinestones, abalone, millefiori, smalti, beads and more. All materials and use of tools included in class fee.

402623-6A: Wednesday Oct 15, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (one day)

402623-6B: Wednesday Oct 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (one day)

Register for Classes & Activities (restoncommunitycenter.com) search term jewelry

Tapestry Mosaics (18+)

Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Location, Woodshop (small class size)

Tools are provided; however, participants Elaborate patchwork tapestry fabrics from Rajasthan and Gujarat, India are the inspiration for this class. Specialty glass (including Van Gogh glass and millefiori), crystal and beads are used to create multiple patterns of color and texture.

402255-6A: Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Oct 29, Nov 5,12, 19, (skip 26), Dec 3, 10 (six weeks) wait list

search term mosaic

Try Me! Mosaic Filato and Millefiori (in studio) New!

Workhouse Arts Center Lorton VA building 7

Create jewelry in the old-world style or with a modern twist using specialty glass from Italy.

A materials fee of $35 is due to the instructor by the beginning of class.

TBD

Try Me! Mosaic Jewelry (in studio)

Workhouse Arts Center Lorton VA building 7

Create beautiful jewelry using a variety of materials including micro tiles, beads and millefiori. Learn to mix and appropriately apply adhesives. No cutting of glass or grouting necessary. You can

expect to complete between one and three pieces of jewelry that will be ready to wear the next day. A materials fee of $45 is due to the instructor by the beginning of class.

Saturday November 8th 3-6 p.m.

Mosaic Substrates and Adhesives (studio workshop) New!

Art League School Torpedo Factory

Learn about a variety of substrate available for indoor and outdoor mosaic in 2D and 3D, and appropriate adhesives. Prepare a vairety of substrates and practice using different adhesive material. A materials fee of $95 is due to the instructor by the first day of class.

Winter 2025: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec 6 (one day)

Try Me! Mosaic Ornaments and Gift Tags (in studio) New!

Workhouse Arts Center Lorton VA building 7

Create unique holiday ornaments and gift tags using glass on metal.

A materials fee of $35 is due to the instructor by the beginning of class.

TBD

Open Glass Studio 4C0010-xx (one day) 18+

Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Location, Woodshop (limited seating)

Tools are available for use; however, participants must work independently on projects and bring their own materials. Registration for the month is available the month before, on the 25^th for residents, and on the first of the month for nonresidents. First and third Sundays of every month with a few exceptions. $10(R)/$20(NR)* per visit.

The first and third Sundays of the month with few exceptions.

Aug 3, 17, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. (one day)

Sep 7, 21, Oct 5, 19, Nov 2, 16, Dec 7, 21, 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. (one day)

Registration: Register for Classes & Activities (restoncommunitycenter.com) search make a reservation.

Smalti and Stone Mosaic (studio workshop)

Art League School Torpedo Factory

Smalti has been used for hundreds of years to create beautiful artworks. The glass is thick and heavily pigmented, lending itself to rich, textural art. Currently produced in different parts of the world, variations will be discussed. Tools and cutting methods will be demonstrated. A direct method approach will be taken to create your own beautiful work.

Winter: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jan 3 (one day)

Cutting, Shaping and Adhering Tesserae for Mosaic (studio workshop)

Art League School Torpedo Factory

This is a technique workshop, to develop and practice skills in cutting glass, ceramic and stone*, and how to properly adhere them to the appropriate substrates. Andamento (visual flow) of tesserae (e.g. tile) will be demonstrated and sufficient materials will be provided to practice cuts. A variety of hands tools, a strip cutter, hammer and hardie as well as a glass grinder will be available to try. A variety of materials and substrates will be provided, and students will take home sample boards of their work to use for future reference in their mosaic work. A materials fee of $95 is due to the instructor by the first day of class.

Winter: Sun 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jan 11 (one day)

Try Me! Mosaic Valentine (in studio) New!

Workhouse Arts Center Lorton VA building 7

Create a lovely valentine keepsake for yourself or your special someone.

A materials fee of $35 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Saturday Feb 14, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (one day)

Mosaic Flowerpot (studio workshop)

Art League School Torpedo Factory

Prepare a terracotta flowerpot for exterior display or leave natural for interior use. Lean tips and tricks to cover a cylindrical shaped vessel. Stained glass and vitreous tile will be provided as well as some ceramic pieces. It will be recommended to bring your finished terracotta pot indoors during colder weather to avoid freeze-thaw.

March 2026

Easy Mosaic Pavers (studio workshop)

Art League School Torpedo Factory

Create glass mosaic pavers suitable for outdoor display using four different methods.

March 2026

Mosaic Methods (18+)

Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Location, Woodshop (small class size)

Mosaics are fabricated using different methods, depending upon the application. There are many considerations in choosing a method to create our mosaic art including environment and transporting your project. We will look at four categories and a total of seven popular methods of creating. No glass cutting required.

TBD