Workshops

New Class and Time

2012-02-01T13:40:00.001-08:00

Remember how much fun it was to create your 4 x 4 inch mosaic? Maybe you have taken my Mosaic Mirror class before and would like to create another. Well, now we are taking it to a second level. I am offering another class that will include a 10 x 10 inch mirror and use of all the supplies. This will be an all day workshop where you can take your mirror home in the same day. You will be working with the same technique as used before, no grouting….
it’s the Laura way! The class size will be limited.

10:00-3:00
Bring your own lunch

All supplies included.

laura@laurakaiken.com
864-360-3811

Yippee ,I am in the spotlight this week.

2012-01-14T20:56:00.001-08:00

Artful Gathering Event Registration is Open!

I'm the Spotlight Artist for The Artful Gathering Blog Hop!
Follow along with me for fun, creativity, and a chance to win a

$200.00 e-gift card from Jerry's Artarama!

This summer I will be teaching TWO fabulous premiere video workshops at

The Artful Gathering Online Art Retreat 2012

Mosaics for the Absolute Beginner

From June 6 to July 17

Welcome to the world of mosaics, the Laura way! This approximately 3 hour introductory class will introduce beginners to the basics of mosaic creating: the astonishing array of materials and adhesives, design and composition, and the cutting and laying of tile.

Supplies such as glass tile, ceramic tile, sheet glass, and china are available from vendors on the supply list, which will be included with paid class. No prior art experience is necessary, just an openness to numerous possibilities that you can create with mosaic art. This will be a fun and relaxing experience! This class does not include grouting techniques, but does include instructions for two 4x4” mosaic blocks. Patterns will also be included. I look forward to meeting you!

And...

Introduction to Mosaic with a Twist

From July 15 - August 25

This informative class will cover all the basic information students will need to finish a 10 x 10 inch mirror project. This 2 to 3 hour class will include patterns to follow and is intended for a more seasoned beginner who wants to learn more on the process of creating a mosaic piece; cutting, adhesion, tile layout, and grouting. Students will be introduced to materials such as glass tile, art glass, china, ceramic tile, and more. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture to discover the possibilities of mosaic. A supply list will be included at signup with a resource for vendors. Grouting techniques will be included. Let’s get ready to have fun!

Come Hop With US!

Hop Rules:

If you would like to hop with us and meet all the super awesome Artful Gathering 2012 Art Instructors, and have a chance to win a random drawing prize in our random drawing, then hop with us! Each week, I will announce the blog for you to visit, and off you go to meet them, and to pick up the newest secret word. Your chance to win prizes....

For your chance to win, you must collect all the secret code words and submit them upon the final destination blog in May. A random drawing will be conducted from those contestants who have submitted the complete collection of secret words!
Three winners will be randomly drawn. One for the $200.00 e-card to Jerry's, and two runner's up for the 25.00 e-card to Jerrys.

This weeks word is ......PICTURES
Next week, I'll announce the next person to hop to. Good luck!!!

Ever heard of a Blog Hop?

2012-01-08T06:44:00.001-08:00

Celebrating Artful Gathering 2012 Online Art Retreat,
Open for Registration!
Blog Hop your way for chance to win!

From June to August 2012, ArtfulGathering.com will be presenting TWO exciting semesters of premiere online video workshops offered by fabulous artists who are known nationally and internationally-including myself. We are all very excited to share out knowledge, skill, and creativity with you, and we hope that you will join us for this AMAZING annual online event.

Blog Hop with us for a chance to win a prizes from Jerry's Artarama!

Each week the faculty of Artful Gathering will be announcing a featured blog to visit.

You can hop along with us until the final destination blog is reached, and where ONE Grand Prize winner will be chosen at Random for a chance to win a

$200.00 e-gift card from Jerry's Artarama!!!

Two Runner Up winners will also be chosen at random for a chance to win a

$25.00 e-gift card from Jerry's Artarama!!!

Each week I will announce the next featured blog for you to visit, and there you will find a new secret word or words that you will need to collect along your way from blog to blog. Once you have collected all the words from each blog you visit, they will work out to say a very artsy phrase. Here are the rules:

Blog Hoppers need to Register for the Artful Gathering 2012 Event to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, AND must have all the secret puzzle words collected from each instructors blog.
Runner up prizes will be randomly selected from all participants. Registration to Artful Gathering is not required, but blog hoppers will need to have all the secret puzzle words to be eligible to win.

Week by week we'll go from one blog to the next!

Remember to collect all the secret words. These words will work out to say a very artful phrase, and you'll need all the pieces to be eligible for the final prize drawings!

Please HOP over and visit the Amazing

Jodi Ohl

www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com

Yes! I have gift certificates.

2011-12-08T10:22:00.001-08:00

Can’t think of a gift that would be perfect? I can. The my studio offers gift certificates that can be used for mosaic, jewelry or artwork, even classes! You can’t go wrong. I have a whole new line of mosaic jewelry and would love to customize it for you.
Yellow Jacket fan? USC fan? Tigers? Dogs? Up to six letters can be used.

HO HO HO!

Laura.

This is easy peasy. Just click buy now and then add the amount that you would like to purchase. In turn I will send you a custom gift certificate that you can print for your special gift giving.

That’s it!

Told you it was easy peasy!

Yes! I have gift certificates.

2011-12-08T09:07:00.001-08:00

Can’t think of a gift that would be perfect? I can. The studio offers gift certificates that works for mosaic, jewelry or artwork and even classes! You can’t go wrong. I have a whole new line of mosaic jewelry and can customized it for you. Yellow Jacket fan? USC fan? Tigers?

HO HO HO!

Laura.

This is easy peasy. Just click buy now and then add the amount that you would like to purchase. In turn I will send you a custom gift certificate that you can print for your giving. That’s it! Told you it was easy.

How does time fly like it does?

2011-10-11T15:50:00.000-07:00

I will be updating this workshop site soon. Time just gets away with me. I have a couple of fun classes that are on their way, it is just getting it all together for you to check out.

Thank you for stopping by to visit.

Please come see us in November for Open Studios,

I can promise you will love it! I have a new jewelry line, mosaics and new paintings.

Until then!

Laura.

Fun 4x4 Mosaic Coupon Class

2011-08-25T17:54:00.000-07:00

Just like a quilt…but it’s glass– 1 hour Mosaic 4x4”

2011-06-01T13:20:00.001-07:00

Living Social Coupon class

Just a reminder about classes

2011-05-25T07:45:00.001-07:00

Fun with Mixed Media Techniques

2011-05-22T14:15:00.001-07:00

Workshop Schedule February - April 2011

2010-09-20T12:12:00.001-07:00

February - April Workshop Schedule 2011

MOSAIC MIRROR
$125 all supplies included
4 week class / 2 hrs. ea
You will learn cutting techniques, placement of glass, adhesive choices, and design and color techniques. A pattern will be provided or you can design your own. It's so much fun and very rewarding. Begin thinking of your favorite colors!
Mosaic mirror by artist Linda Randall--mosaic student 2010

February Schedule:
Thursday Feb. 3 - Feb. 24 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday Feb. 3 - Feb. 24 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

March Schedule:
Thursday March 3 – March 24 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday March 3 – March 24 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

April Schedule:
Thursday April 7 - April 28 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday April 7 - April 28 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Mosaic Class Times

GLASS FUSING FOR FUN
$55 all supplies included
1 class - 1 ½ hrs.
Tuesday’s or by appointment
Learn basic skills in warm glass and create small tiles for mosaic accents or art jewelry.
Advanced classes are also available for $85. Includes learning to use the dremel.

4 week class / 2 hrs.ea
This is a fun class where students will be using a varied of mediums including, brown paper, pencils, watercolors, colored pencils, stamps and mixed medium collage. Learn new techniques using materials that you already have at home.
Do you remember as a child finding objects in the clouds? This is basically what PULLED ART is about. It’s not complicated. Maybe you have even done this before?
Your shapes will be whimsical and funky. You will not be striving for perfection but objects.
You will learn about design and color, recycling art, using what you have on hand and to just let go!
Call or email for times.

Summer Workshops

2010-06-14T07:34:00.000-07:00

Summer Workshops

New Workshops

2010-06-04T08:25:00.000-07:00

July – September 2010

MOSAIC MIRROR
You will learn cutting techniques, placement of glass, adhesive choices, and design and color techniques. A pattern will be provided or you can design your own. It's so much fun and very rewarding. If there is a project that you have been wanting to do that is more advanced, let me know , we can make that happen! An example would be a table, window, portrait, or mural. I highly recommend that you take the beginner workshop first, before attempting a large project.

Just be thinking of your favorite colors!

4 week class – 2 hours each

Thursdays 2:00 4:00

or Thurs 6:00—8:00

$125 all supplies included

Dates offered:

Thursday July 1, 8,22,29

(does not meet July 15)
OR

Thursday August 5, 12, 19, and 26
OR

Thursday September 2, 9, 16, and 23

PULLED ART – MIXED MEDIA FUN new
This is a fun class where students will be using a varied of mediums including, pencils, watercolors, colored pencils, stamps and mixed media collage. You will learn about design and color, recycling art, using what you have on hand and to just let go!

Do you remember as a child finding objects in the clouds? This is basically what PULLED ART is about. It’s not complicated. Maybe you have even done this before?

Your shapes will be whimsical and funky. You will not be striving for perfection but objects.

4 week class

2 hours each

Wednesdays

2:00-4:00

$85 All supplies included

Dates offered: Wednesday

July 7,21, 28 and August 4
no class July 14
OR

August 11, 18, 25, and Sept 1
OR
September 8, 15, 22 and 29

GLASS FUSING FOR FUN

Learn basic skills for warm glass and create small tiles for mosaic accents or art jewelry. Fun and relaxing.

1 class - 1 ½ hrs.

Tuesday’s 2-3:30 or 6-7:30 or by appointment

$55 all supplies included –create small tiles only

NEW Advanced $85 - 2 classes. You will create from start to finish a jewelry piece. Learn how to drill holes into glass for bail attachments, best adhesives to use and also you will assemble jewelry item of choice. * Please see back of schedule or below for more information.

laura@amosaicstudio.com 864-360-3811 Registration and payment must be made before class.

Something new is going on!

*Glass Fusing for Fun and more…

Now offering, a chance for you to continue your love for glass without having your own kiln. I prefer that you be a past fusing student of mine to take advantage of this offering.
Studio time with glass included (scraps for jewelry or tiles) $45 by appointment 1 hour no instructor. You will work in my studio on your own.

Firing pieces that you bring in: $25 up to 10 small pieces. Ready on Tuesdays.

March - May 2010 Schedule-Revised

2010-01-27T13:00:00.000-08:00

MOSAIC MIRROR
This is the wonderful Laurel Skye's technique, that she uses in her mosaic creations.
You will learn cutting techniques, placement of glass, adhesive choices, and design and color techniques. A pattern will be provided or you can design your own. It's so much fun and very rewarding.
Just be thinking of your favorite colors!

(Mirror by Artist Judy Davis)

Thursday March 25 - April 15
4 week class/2 hrs. ea.
2:00 - 4:00
$125 all supplies included
Thursday March 25 - April 15
4 week class/2 hrs. ea.
6:00 – 8:00
$125 all supplies included

Offered again:
Thursday April 22 - May 13 2:00-4:00
Thursday April 22 - May 13 6:00-8:00

PULLED ART – MIXED MEDIA FUN new

This is a fun class where students will be using a varied of mediums including, brown bag paper, pencils, watercolors, colored pencils, stamps and mixed medium collage.

Do you remember as a child finding objects in the clouds? This is basically what PULLED ART is about. It’s not complicated. Maybe you have even done this before?

Your shapes will be whimsical and funky. You will not be striving for perfection but objects.

You will learn about design and color, recycling art, using what you have on hand and to just let go!

Pulled Art Mixed Media -new

4 week class/2 hrs.

Wednesday MARCH 24 - April 14

2:00 - 4:00

$85 all supplies included

and-

Saturday MARCH 27 - April 17

10:00-12:00

$85 all supplies included

4 week class/2 hrs.

Next time offered:

Wednesday April 21 - May 12 2:00 - 4:00

Saturday April 24 - May 15 10:00 - 12:00

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GLASS FUSING FOR FUN

Learn basic skills for warm glass and also create small tiles for mosaic accents or art jewelry. Fun and relaxing.

1 class/1 ½ hrs.
Tuesday’s or by appointment
$55 all supplies included

10 and up Summer Camp

More information coming soon.

Groups are Welcomed and I do issue Gift Certificates.

864-360-3811

laura@amosaicstudio.com

Registration and payment must be made before class.

Thank you!

Mosaic Art Now - Blog

2009-08-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

Mosaic Art Now has a blog! I thought I had announced this wonderful news, but it seems that's all I did...think it! Bill, Michael and Nancie are doing a fabulous job keeping us up to date with beautiful mosaic articles and photos. You don't want to miss this blog if you are a mosaic lover. Thank you Nancie, Michael and Bill for bringing this to us. Also, Mosaic Art Now has a wonderful, classic and unique mosaic magazine that come out once a year. Take a look: Mosaic Art Now!

Description for Workshops

2009-08-04T18:02:00.000-07:00

Please scroll down below to view workshops that are offered. I am in the process of redesigning my classes to better accommodate my students. We are moving the studio to a new building soon which we are really excited about. In the meantime if you are interested in a workshop please contact me for more information and times-I would love to hear from you.

Come and Join Us! Friday, May 1

2009-04-29T10:06:00.000-07:00

FIRST FRIDAYS in Greenville, SC
Julia Peters Studio
24 River Street
Greenville, SC
864-360-3811

Come and visit Julia and me! We will even have wine and cheese! Lots of beautiful new painting by various students and new mosaics to touch. See you then! I'll have a drawing for a free glass fusing class for some lucky winner.

Mission-
To promote visual art awareness in our community and provide a venue for showcasing emerging and established artists in our area. To combine resources of gallery owners and artists to create beneficial exposure for both.

Each first Friday of each month these 27 art galleries and venues will be open from 6:00-9:00 p.m. offering local,regional, and national talents. A wide range of media will be represented: oils , watercolors, acrylics, pottery, jewelry, glassworks, woodworks, photography, and mixed media. Step out and support our thriving arts community.

Fusing Workshop Photos

2009-03-30T09:27:00.001-07:00

These georgous fusings are from my last workshop...we had so much fun!

2009-03-23T13:19:00.000-07:00

Scroll down to see description of workshops.

Payments are easy with PayPal

2009-03-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

Art Camp for Teens and Preteens

2009-02-25T13:49:00.000-08:00

Back by Popular demand,
Children's Art Camp!

Ages 10 to 18
...Three separate sessions... $125.00 each session

Monday, June 8th through Friday June 12th. cancelled

Monday, June 22nd through Friday June 26th.

Monday, July 13th through Friday July 17th.

Classes meet from 2pm to 4pm each day on the week.

We will work in acrylics and gouache. Learn color mixing, pouring's, collage and printmaking. One day of classes , we will be making a mosaic sun catcher to take home. Creativity is encouraged and drawing skills enhanced.

Hope to see you this summer!

To sign up please call Laura 864-360-3811 or Julia 864-370-0301

MOSAIC LEVEL II – MOSAIC DESIGN NEW starting in May 2009

2009-01-25T16:39:00.000-08:00

MOSAIC LEVEL II – MOSAIC DESIGN NEW

Basic Fused Glass Workshop

2009-01-13T12:03:00.000-08:00

Participants will learn how to make colorful and vibrant cabochons* or glass inclusions for use in their mosaic work or to actually wear as jewelry. Each student will create 5-7 pieces that will be fired and delivered back to the studio for pick up. I also offer mailing them to you for the cost of postage.
This is a 2-hour class.
No experience necessary. Just have fun!
Groups are welcomed

Fee: $55 supplies provided
(chains and bails are extra)
This is a fun class to take as a group!

*a gem or bead in convex form and highly polished but not faceted.

Mosaic Mirror the fun way! Starting February 11, 2009

2008-12-16T17:30:00.000-08:00

This is one of Laurel Skye's techniques that she uses in her mosaic creations. This is a great way to learn cutting techniques, that beginners can even do. It's so much fun and very rewarding.

Artwork by Judy Davis

Gift Certificate Laura K. Aiken - A Mosaic Studio Greenville, SC

2008-10-11T09:52:00.001-07:00

Great choice of a gift for that creative person. This gift certificate can go towards a workshop from me, (A Mosaic Studio) or any of my hand-created items. I will also create custom work just for that special person. What better way to give a gift?

$20

STAINED GLASS MOSAIC SUNCATCHER WORKSHOP offered in the Summer

2008-10-11T09:28:00.000-07:00

The above piece was shown on HGTV’s “That’s Clever!” featuring Laura K. Aiken.
This is 4-5 hour class (two separate days) will cover all the basic information that you will need to complete at least one large or two to three small projects. This class is for beginning students who want to learn the process of a mosaic piece; cutting, adhesion, (stained glass) tile layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic glass piece and most of all introduce them to the beautiful possibilities of mosaic art. You will be thrilled with your art!
The second class will be for cleaning and pouring of epoxy.

Fee: $85 supplies included.
2 hours - Mosaic
2 hours - Clear Epoxy - No Grouting

GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP Starting February 21, 2009

2008-10-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

*a gem or bead in convex form and highly polished but not faceted.

MOSAIC SIGNAGE WORKSHOP with TILES

2008-10-11T08:41:00.000-07:00

Students will learn the basic mosaic skills. This project makes a great gift or home accent. You will finish with a framed address sign (6″x12″) or design of your choice. Come prepared with an idea to make the most of your time. This is a 6-hour class on two separate days. The second class will be for cleaning, grouting and framing your work.

The class now is including a metal frame for your work. Class is usually offered in the Fall/Winter unless requested. Artwork by Lynn Adamo
Fee: $125 supplies included.
3 hours - Mosaic
3 hours - Grouting/framing
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