Hand-held Mini Mosaics with Kathy Thaden – G25100105
Enjoy the wonderful tactile aspects of modern mosaics by creating a variety of small “hand-held” artworks for you to share as gifts or keep for yourself. Using an epoxy-based putty you will get to create fun mosaic stones incorporating a variety of glass bits, beads, millefiori, ball chain, wire and more! You will have the opportunity to create a mosaic pendant using the same technique and materials as well as an optional decorative up-cycled mosaic tin.
Guided demonstrations will show you how to incorporate tiny pieces of miscellaneous glass and beads with minimal cutting required. Open to anyone over the age of 16 – no experience necessary.
Instructor
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Kathy ThadenKathy Thaden links her art to her faith — expressing awe at creation and the Creator — whether abstract pieces, liturgical commissions or mosaic sculpture.
Kathy’s study of fine arts and degree in Commercial Art led her to a 25-year career in television art direction. Kathy won numerous honors for her graphic design, animation, and set design, including seven Emmy Awards. Seeking something more tactile, Kathy’s creativity now flows through contemporary mosaic art. Working with glass is a transforming process. The pieces are broken, change shape, fit together, then made whole again — sometimes in surprising ways. Kathy’s award winning work has been shown across the US and Canada. Kathy also creates commissioned mosaics including liturgical art. A Professional Member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists and the Episcopal Church & Visual Arts, Kathy is also founder and past-President of Colorado Mosaic Artists.
Kathy recently came across this quote from Trappist monk Thomas Merton, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”