STUDIO Learning Experiences

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

Mosaic Art - Beginner to Expert (studio class)

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. Tuition $235 for 9 week sessions and $210 for 8 week sessions.

A materials fee of $95 is payable to the instructor by the first class.

Spring 2023: Tue 10 a.m. :12:30 p.m. (9 weeks) Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun 6

Registration Link: https://www.theartleague.org/class/mosaic-art-beginner-to-expert-10/

Spring 2023: Thu 7-9:30 p.m. (9 weeks) Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8

Registration Link: https://www.theartleague.org/class/mosaic-art-beginner-to-expert-10/

Spring 2023: Sun pm 6 – 8:30 p.m. (9 weeks) Apr 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11

Registration Link Spring Sun p.m.: https://www.theartleague.org/class/mosaic-art-beginner-to-expert-10/

Summer 2023: Thu 7 - 9:30 p.m. (8 weeks) Jun 22, 29, 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10

Registration Link Summer Thu pm: Mosaic Art – Beginner to Expert – The Art League

Summer 2023: Sun pm 6- 8:30 p.m. (8 weeks) Jun 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13

Registration Link Summer Sun p.m. : https://www.theartleague.org/class/color-theory-for-mosaic-artists-online-copy/

Materials Fee: ($95 payable to instructor by first class) https://www.anitadamron.com/catalog/item/8887718/10044280.htm

Mosaic Art (studio class)

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

Spring 2023: Wed 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., May 10, 17, 24, 31 (four weeks)

Registration: Register for Classes & Activities (restoncommunitycenter.com) search term mosaic

Micro Mosaic Jewelry (studio class)

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

Create a beautiful groutless mosaic jewelry piece using real millefiori and specialty glass from Italy. All supplies are included in the class fee.

Tuition $130 Res / $225 non-Res

Winter 2023: Wed Mar 15, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Spring 2023: Wed Mar 29, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Fused Glass (studio class)

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

Create several different projects an work with glass in different forms and types. All projects to be fired after the last class. Students will be notified when art is available for pickup. Use of tools and materials included in registration fee. Tuition $165 Res / $285 non-Res

Spring 2023: Wed 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Apr 12, 19, 26 (three weeks) two spots left

Registration: Register for Classes & Activities (restoncommunitycenter.com) search term glass

Easy Mosaic Pavers Workshop (studio)

Art League School Torpedo Factory Madison Street Annex, Community Room

Discover your favorite mosaic by creating decorative pavers suitable for outdoor display using four different mosaic methods. Day one involves creating Materials fee of $50 due to instructor by first day of workshop. We will break for lunch for 30 minutes. Tuition $130

Spring 2023: Sat Mar 18 10-4, Sun Mar 19 6 – 8:30 pm (2 days)

Registration Link: https://www.theartleague.org/workshop/easy-mosaic-pavers-workshop/

Mosaic Steppingstone Workshop (studio)

Art League School Torpedo Factory Madison Street Annex, Community Room

Students create a mosaic steppingstone designed to withstand the elements. Each participant designs a mosaic in reverse and casts their own cement stone. Materials fee of $65 due to instructor by first day of class. We will break for lunch each day for 30 minutes. Tuition $200

Spring 2023: Sat Mar 25, Sun Mar 26 10-4 (2 days)

Registration Link: https://www.theartleague.org/workshop/mosaic-steppingstone-workshop/

Mosaic Flowerpot Workshop (studio)

Art League School Torpedo Factory Madison Street Annex, Community Room

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. We break for lunch 30 minutes each day. Tuition $130

Materials fee of $50 payable to instructor required by first day of class.

Summer 2023: Sat Jun 17 10-4, Sun Jun 18 6 – 8:30 p.m. (two days)

Registration Link: https://www.theartleague.org/workshop/mosaic-flowerpot-workshop/

Open Glass Studio 4C0010-xx (open studio)

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

This is not a substitute for classes, but an opportunity for independent work with a glass instructor on staff. Fee is $10 Resident / $20 Non-Resident per day (Includes use of tools, does not include supplies or kiln firing). Dates are the first and third Sundays of the month year round. Available reservations posted the 25th of the previous month for Reston residents, and posted on the 1st of the month for non-residents. If you have any difficulty with registration, please fill out contact form and let me know.

Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

2022 remaining dates: Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 2, 16, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18

2023 Winter and Spring: Jan 15, Feb 5, 19, Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 6, May 7, 21, Jun 4, 18

Registration: Register for Classes & Activities (restoncommunitycenter.com) search term glass