IMA Newsletter

IMA News — April 2012

In this issue: Classes, Visiting Artists, Exhibitions, and More

Springtime!
Monocle Me
by McKenzie Coonce
Springtime is on the doorstep bringing growth and renewal, making way for new ideas and inspiration. The Freedom to Create exhibition pops in the newly painted gallery space and creativity blooms at IMA, come join us!

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VISITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS
Shelter by Kelley Knickerbocker
Amber Texture detail by Margo Anton
Wave by Michael Kruzich
We're thrilled to present a fantastic selection of visiting artists offering their expertise in a variety of materials and methods, these artists offer unique instruction for beginning to advanced level students. The opportunities for expanding your expertise are endless! Click here for more Visiting Artist classes.
Smalti & Stone
Margo Anton Mosaic Jewelry Jun 2 - 3
Margo Anton Mosaic Textures Jun 8 - 10
Michael Kruzich Direct Method Jul 20 - 22
Michael Kruzich Ravenna Double Reverse Method Aug 1 - 5
Portraiture & Glass
Kelley Knickerbocker Radical Dimensions in Glass Mosaics Jun 22 - 24
Carol Shelkin Mosaic Portraiture Aug 10 - 12 (full!)

To put some spring in your mosaic steps, enjoy 10% off all Visiting Artist classes through April 30! Applies to new enrollments only.
 
ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF MOSAIC ART

Glass Mosaic

Glass Mosaic

Tile Mosaic
These classes are great for students at all stages. Strengthen your composition with Design & Color Fundamentals, splash the garden with mosaics in Exterior & Garden Applications, pick up the tools of the ancients in Introduction to Smalti or pull the community together for murals and projects!
Introduction to Smalti May 26 - 27
Mosaic 101 Scheduled Monthly
Introduction to Glass Mosaics Scheduled Monthly
Precision Setting Techniques for Permanent Mosaics Jun 16 - 17, Sep 29 - 30
Diverse Techniques for Community Mosaic Projects Aug 11 - 12
Exterior and Garden Applications Scheduled Monthly
Design and Color Fundamentals Apr 21, Jun 16, Sep 22
 
EXHIBITIONS
Peut-Etre by Carol Waldren
Current Exhibition
Creativity abounds in the current exhibition, Freedom to Create, showing now through May 27.

Featured Artists:
Janet Aguilera, Kacie Arenson, Jane Brundage, Debbie Callen, Randina Casenza, Carol Compton, McKenzie Coonce, Ilse Cordoni, Jodey Dugan, Lynne Fix, Charla Gabert, Yolanda Gutierrez, Glynnis Kaye, Nancy Lovelady, John Mallon, Jacquelyn Paull, Karen Pearl, Catherine Ryan, Sally Stewart, Denise Wagner, Carol Waldren, Diana White, Wesley Wong, Amy Wrightstone, Wilma Wyss

Open Call for Artists!
Next up, Inspired by Artists and Community Mosaic Photo Exhibition submission deadline is mid-May, don't miss out!

For more information check out our exhibitions page
COMMUNITY

Congratulations to IMA instructor Brent Sumner who participated in this year's San Francisco Garden & Flower Show in San Mateo. The Darjit Garden received the People's Choice Award and tied for the Garden Creator Gold Medal Award. Brent created a sculptural garden featuring recycled materials including Darjit forms and giant hits of mosaic color from the IMA community.

  
Photo Credit: San Francisco Flower & Garden Show
 
MOSAIC STUDIO SUPPLY
Shop online for supplies, tools and tile at Mosaic Studio Supply. Check us out on line at www.mosaicstudiosupply.com




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Masthead: Left and Right: Mosaic Detail by Laurel True, Middle: Mosaic by Amy Neiman