Workshops/Classes

Afternoon Art Workshop

Ages 14 to 17
Weekly Art Workshop at the Atelier! Teens will work with professional artists exploring different mediums and techniques in mosaic, as well as drawing and painting! Tuesdays 3 p.m. through 6 p.m. 6 week sessions

200.00

3-D Mosaic Sculpture

Intensive Class or like experience
This 3 day class we will explore sculptural armitage and how to create infrastructures to be mosaiced for both indoors and out! We will also work with choosing the perfect tesserae which to compliment your sculpture.

$450

Fused Glass Mosaic Inclusions

Beginner through Advanced
Join Marcie Davis in creating your own fused glass inclusions! Give your mosaic creations a personal touch. Learn the processes involved and what makes an effective design. Use frits, stringers, and stained glass elements in creating your own fused glass tesserae!

$350.00

Intensive mosaic class

Art Therapy at it's best! This 5 full day course will incorporate both the direct and indirect methods of application, as well as the classical setting techniques. Extensive exploration into materials, as well as cutting techniques for smalti and marble are learned. The students will take home their projects. Often the students projects will have a market value higher that the course cost!

$675

Introduction to Mosaics- Direct Method

This session will focus on the direct method with ceramic and porcelain tiles. This type of setting can also be used in creating picaessiette, or shard art! The theme will be mirrored images.

$155

Level Two - Indirect Method

This session focuses on the indirect method with glass tesserae. You will learn the how to use the correct tooling for working with glass, as well as ways to obtain smooth, safe surfaces in your mosaic creations.

$355

Master's Class - Ongoing Open Registration

Prerequisite: Intensive Workshop
This 5 day class will incorporate both contemporary and classical setting techniques. The class will be based on incorporating diverse setting techniques, including the double reverse method to achieve characteristics of a master artist or style. We will discuss on an individual basis the direction your project will take before the class. This class must be reserved on a private basis.

$750

Micro-Macro Mosaics

This 2 day class will focus on mosaics with ancient Roman style and a contemporary American spin! Create jewelry and small murals using smalti filati, and flameworked inclusions.

$550

Mosaic Cartooning

(None Required) Compliments the Mosaic Mural Course
Learn about the art of making "cartoons" or designs for your mosaic creations. We will take interesting large scale projects and create to scale mock-ups for clients, as well as work on full scale versions. How to present, when color is important, and why your cartoons can be as important as your ultimate creation! 1 day class.

$185.00

Portraiture in Mosaic Level 1

Intensive Mosaic or like experience
In this 5 day class you will learn the double indirect method, working with marble,smalti, and porcelain. Learn the intricacies of creating a portrait, and working with traditional mosaic tooling. You will accomplish portraiture of a byzantine master!

$675.00

Portraiture in Mosaic Level 2

Portraiture Level 1 or like experience
Here we will focus on creating a portrait from a photograph of your choice. In this class we will work with color theory, and design definition. Why not take the challenge? Recreate a memory in mosaic!

$1,550.00

Smalti, Millifiori, & Marble Creating Fine Art Mosaics

"Smalti Fine Art Mosaics" In this 5 day class we will let go of the mystique of working with smalti, byzantine glass, millifiori, & marble! You will work on a 2-D fine art mosaic, exploring different fine art mosaic setting options available to both classical and contemporary styles. We will also focus on learning proper techniques with Martellino & Hardie for precision in cutting!

$675.00

Studio Hours

Introductory Class or experience in the style which you will be working.
Studio Hours at theMiami Mosaic Academy and the Studio in Allentowni are available. Create in a studio environment! $8.00 per hour charge for hourly studio time will cover adhesives,grout,and use of tools. Tesserae and supplies must be purchased at the Studio. Call for scheduling! 786-457-7999

The Business of Mosaics ~ Wall Murals

This 3-day class focuses on the business of mosaics, and the design and creation of wall installations. We will work together, hands-on creating a mural for your portfolio! You will leave with an understanding of the design, calculations, and applications of creating a wall mural.

$550

Miami Mosaic Academy offers Workshops and ongoing classes at the Atelier in Miami, as well as our Studio in Allentown, PA. Workshops are also part of our Mosaic Tour of Italy, and Barcelona! Courses may be sponsored by Museums, Cultural Organizations, and Non-Profit Associations, for information on sponsoring a class please contact us!