Martin Cheek Mosaic Characterization
Visiting Artist: Martin Cheek
Animated Mosaics
Instructors: Martin Cheek
Sessions: 2, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:30pm
Level: Mosaic experience suggested
Cost: $325
Materials: $25
IMA is excited to welcome UK mosaic artist and author Martin Cheek for a unique class that will help bring your mosaics to life! An excellent class for beginning and continuing students to expand existing skills and further develop creativity with smalti, millefiori and Martin's famous glass fusions.
Class will include a digital presentation and, using examples of his own work, Martin will demonstrate how smalti, millefiori and glass fusions can be incorporated into your own mosaics for great effect. Instructor will offer suggestions on design, layout and application of the materials to students' artwork.
Materials fee covers smalti, millefiori and substrates. Students pay instructor directly for any glass fusions.
What to Bring:
- Two simple bold design ideas sized between 12" x 12" in area up to
a maximum of 12" x 16"
Coverage & Pricing:
- 4 ounces covers an area of approximately the size of a postcard
- Pricing is by weight, $30 per 100g
Masthead: Detail of mosaic by Liz Williams