Mosaic Garden Pole/ Beginner Friendly Course
Fun Mosaic Art that Withstands the Elements
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How-To Course $109
Unleash your creativity!
Have fun and create your own one-of-a-kind mosaic garden pole. I'll teach you how to make it so it withstands the outdoor elements!
Do you need mosaic art experience? No experience necessary!
This course is designed for complete beginners and experienced mosaic-ists will have fun with this project too!
Why am I offering this course online?
My in-studio Garden Pole Workshop always sells out quickly and so many of you can't make it to my studio because of schedules or travel distance. So, I decided to 'Share the Mosaic Joy' by offering a virtual mosaic art course. Log in any time, pick up where you left off and enjoy creating in the comfort of your own craft room, studio or wokshop.
What you will love about this course:
- You will learn all of the techniques necessary to create a lasting work of exterior mosaic art.
- The project is fun! Unleash your creativity with funky designs and a mixture of colorful tesserea.
- You'll create a mosaic work of art for you to enjoy,
- We'll discuss:
- Fun Art vs.Fine Art
- Gravity is not your friend 😃
- Where to source materials
- How to cut and prep your garden pole.
- Techniques and steps for creating an exterior rated mosaic.
- How to choose THE right adhesive.
- How to create a beautiful mosaic And be budget conscious.
- How to cut and shape your tesserea ( mosaic pieces )
- How to work on round surface.
- How to create colorful and vibrant mosaic designs.
- Add a topper or not? Topper ideas.
- How to grout a challenging 3 dimensional mosaic.
- How to display your mosiac garden pole.
This course is a "how-to". Supplies are not included in the course price.
A PDF with active links for all the suggested tools, materials, and resources is included.
Your Instructor
A professional artist, Nancy Keating discovered her mosaic passion 25+ years ago. Since then, she has committed thousands of hours in her studio, developing and perfecting her mosaic techniques and growing her artistic style.
Intensive training at the Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland, California honed her mosaic artistic craftsmanship. Notably, Ms. Keating has studied under renowned mosaic artists, including Laurel True and Isaiah Zagar. She is a "juried/chosen" Indiana Artisan, Carmel Arts & Design Artisan and Indiana Glass Trail Artisan.
Nancy teaches an intro to glass mosaics class more in-depth, project-specific mosaic art workshops in her Carmel, IN studio. Over the years, Nancy has "shared the mosaic joy" with over 2,000 students!
She works in her Carmel art studio and has created countless mosaic works of art and private commissions. Her portfolio includes public art mosaic murals, communmity mosaic mural projects and architectural residential installations. Her artwork can be found at juried art exhibitions, shows, galleries and on her website, MosaicsGarden.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewWhat You're Gonna Learn (1:34)
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StartFun Art vs. Fine Art (0:50)
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StartMaterials & Tools You'll Need (1:35)
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StartSuggested tools, materials, and resources. PDF
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StartAll About the Pole (2:17)
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StartPrep the Pole (2:29)
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StartCut and Prep the Pole (2:29)
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StartSet Plumb Lines (2:43)
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StartThe Wrong Adhesives and The Right Adhesive (3:09)
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StartCaulk Gun and Syringe (4:36)
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StartVitreous vs. Non-Vitreous/ High Fired vs. Low Fired (2:03)
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StartSo Many Tesserea Choices ( Mosaic Pieces ) (5:22)
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StartStabilize the Pole (2:16)
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StartDesign Keys & Styles (2:11)
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StartInfinite Design Ideas - Mosaic Poles Created by My Students (1:49)
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StartSetting the Mosaic Design- Part One (10:13)
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StartTools for Cutting & Shaping Tesserea (8:38)
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StartMore Cutting & Shaping Mosaic Pieces & Art Glass (7:19)
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StartRefilling the Syringe (1:53)
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StartDesign Elements / Measuring & Spacing (1:31)
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StartSetting the Mosaic Design - Part Two (15:53)
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StartAdd a Topper ? (6:01)
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StartGarden Pole Topper Inspiration (1:03)
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StartThe Finished Topper (1:31)
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StartAll About Grout and Additives (3:20)
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StartGet Ready to Grout/ Supplies (2:05)
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StartMixing Grout (5:25)
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StartGrouting (12:45)
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StartClean Up & Sealing (2:44)
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StartDisplay and Install Options (1:42)
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StartGarden Stake Display Option (0:41)
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StartThe Weighted Steel Stand/ Specs
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StartWrap Up/ Thank you! (1:01)