Art School: Found Object Mosaic Art Workshop

1114 7th Street Northwest,Albuquerque NM 87102

26 February, 2022

Description

Join teaching artist Jill Gatwood for this workshop at Harwood Art Center on Saturday 2/26/2022 In this class you will learn how to mix thinset mortar and will create your own unique mosaic art piece using Found Objects, which will not require grouting. Bring your own objects: buttons, pebbles, sticks, shells, beads, feathers, etc. to share with the class. An assortment will also be provided by the instructor. After completing our Found Objects piece, other mosaic techniques using thinset mortar will be described and demonstrated. Thinset is the primary adhesive used for outdoor mosaic murals and sculptures. Get ready to mosaic tile the outside world! WhereHarwood's Art School classes will be held indoors at our campus near downtown Albuquerque. This class will be held in our "Dining Hall" space which will allow for social distancing between students. WhenThis class will be held Saturday, February 26 from 12pm to 2:30pm. WhoThis class is appropriate for ages 16 and up (under 18 requires parent or guardian permission). The class will be limited to 15 students. All participants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in advance of the class. What to BringA face mask* - all staff and attendees are required to wear a mask while on campus (indoors and outdoors)Found objects to share ( buttons, pebbles, sticks, shells, beads, feathers, etc)Other materials will be provided by the teaching artist. * Recent research indicates that, unlike with previous variations of Covid, cloth masks alone are not sufficient for mitigating the spread of Omicron. As such, Escuela del Sol and Harwood Art Center are asking staff to wear either a respirator mask (such as an N-95, KN-95 or equivalent) or a surgical mask paired with a cloth mask. We are recommending the same for you all to help stop the spread of this new variant. Jill Gatwood has lived in New Mexico for 45 years. After working for many years as an epidemiologist, in New Mexico and the Caribbean, Jill now works fulltime as a mosaic artist. I like art that is not just viewed but is participatory: that can be experienced, touched, and that changes with the light and angle. My recent art focus has been in transforming common household items into works of mosaic art that highlight the innate, iconic beauty of their shapes and purpose. Some favorite projects are mailboxes, toasters, and rotary telephones. I especially love to watch self-proclaimed "non-artists" redefine themselves when they start to work in mosaic. I have been teaching mosaic art classes and workshops in venues around Albuquerque and at my home studio for the last 12 years. Jill is a longtime member of the Harwood community - in addition to teaching with Harwood's Art School program, Jill is also a studio artist on our campus. You can see more of Jill's work on her website> CostHarwood is commited to providing accessible classes to our community. All Art School classes this spring will be offered on a sliding scale with subsidized, at cost, and community support options. If you are unable to contribute the subsidized amount, please reach out to Director of Education, Dani Belvin at [email protected] to inquire about our limited scholarship opportunities. PoliciesAll staff and students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination to Harwood administrationMasks * must be worn by all people on Harwood's campus - both indoors and outdoorsHarwood Art Center shares a campus with Escuela del Sol Montessori School so follows all NMPED Guidelines* Recent research indicates that, unlike with previous variations of Covid, cloth masks alone are not sufficient for mitigating the spread of Omicron. As such, Escuela del Sol and Harwood Art Center are asking staff to wear either a respirator mask (such as an N-95, KN-95 or equivalent) or a surgical mask paired with a cloth mask. We are recommending the same for you all to help stop the spread of this new variant. Questions?If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Dani Belvin at [email protected] Refund PolicyClass Fee refunds will only be issued for cancellations received by email ([email protected]) or EventBrite's refund system at least one week prior to the start date of the class. Class Fees will not be refunded if the student withdraws from the workshop less than one week before the start date of the class or after the class has begun. If the class is cancelled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, the Class Fee will be refunded in full.