Jeweled Glass and Bead Mosaic Mirror  

This online course is the Winter 2025 Smithsonian Studio Arts Streaming Services offering. The class is interactive online. These classes fill very quickly, we urge you to become a member of the Smithsonian Resident Associates Program for priority sign up notification. SIGN UPS HAVE BEGUN!

Sign ups for this workshop will begin in November 2024. Priority notice is given to members of Smithsonian Associates. Consider joining – membership pays for itself in discounts,  click here to learn about membership.

In this workshop, you will be guided through the process of creating a stunning jeweled glass and bead mosaic mirror. Weekly class lectures will include historical perspectives, a materials review, and a snapshot of contemporary decorative mosaic art.

Students must work from exclusive kits offered for this workshop. Angie Heinrich of Zetamari Mosaic Artworks designed these beautiful kits. Choose from three unique designs, each available in various sizes and color combinations to suit your preferences. The kits ensure that you have everything you need.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.

A 15 % discount is being offered to Smithsonian Studio Arts workshop students. Click Purchase (button to your right) to the Smithsonian website. Review the supply list before committing. Discount coupon code provided after sign up

Plan on working outside of class 1-2 hours per week.

RECOMMEND YOU ORDER YOUR KIT NO LATER THAN January 1, 2025.

• Students provide: Mirror Kit.
• Adhesive (Aleene’s Tacky Glue)*
• Black Grout**
• Glass Mosaic Wheeled Nippers***
• Small spatulas to spread adhesives
• Tweezers, bamboo sticks (for picking)
• Paper Towels
• Safety Glasses

.*You may purchase Aleene’s Tacky Glue from Zetamari at time of kit purchase or at any number of stores, including Michael’s, Walmart or amazon.com

**You may purchase grout kit from Zetamari at the time of kit purchase or provide on own, details given in class

***recommend LePonitt or Seabell wheeled nippers. Note: lesser quality nippers do not cut as well!

A note about setting up your workspace for class:  Please DO NOT use your phone as the primary viewing of the Zoom class, desk computer, lap top or tablet will give you a more pleasurable experience. A desk lamp will be helpful.

To work along during class, you will need a covered flat surface and your supplies handy. This can be a temporary setup if you do this from your home office; cover your desktop with newspaper.  Enough space to accommodate your substrate, some elbow room for cutting, and paper plates or small containers to manage your materials.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to drop me a note: bonnie@maverickmosaics.com