CLASSES

MOSAIC CLASSES

2017 HANDMADE TILE STUDIO

PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL OR EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME TO MY STUDIO TO PURCHASE TILES. I work in my studio nearly every day and if you don't mind a bit of a mess on some days, you're welcome to come and select tiles for yourself. You may also see some of the new creations I'm working on. It's always fun to 'talk mosaics' and exchange ideas with each other.

I'm cutting back on the number of classes in my studio but I still love making tiles and have a good stock on hand. I encourage you to continue to make mosaics on your own at home if you can't come to my classes. Feel free to call if you have questions or need other supplies.

UPCOMING CLASSES: OPEN STUDIO DATES 2018

CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY! Send an email me if you'd like to check if space is available (carolhegedus@aol.com)

Sunday, October 21: GUEST ARTIST FOR MOSAIC GUYS WORKSHOP AT BLUE RAVEN STUDIO (720 E. Prince Rd.)

10am - 4:00pm $325.00

For this class, I will bring my bins of tiles to Blue Raven Studio for participants to use to create a unique mosaic of their own design in an 8" x 16" metal frame. The design can be created in either a vertical or horizontal format and does not require any nipping, cutting or shaping of tiles like other types of mosaics. Once the tile design has been created, participants will use several special techniques to complete the mosaic: mastic will be applied to the backing board and tiles adhered using mosaic film and a 'flipping' process. The mosaic will then be dry-grouted with a neutral color grout and this will be followed by accenting the background with a variety of colored grouts (about 20 different colors will be available). All tiles, the frame, any needed supplies and instructions are included in the workshop price. The only thing you need to bring are lunch or snacks for yourself and an apron/coverup for when we grout. Class size is limited. Please register with www.mosaicguys.com
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OPEN STUDIO @ Handmade Tile Studio
tentative dates: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Saturday, November 10
Saturday, December 8

During the OPEN STUDIO, you may select any project you'd like to work on from the various projects listed below on the registration form. You'll begin the class by selecting tiles to fit within your frame and when your design is finished to your satisfaction, you'll attach the tiles with mastic and then grout your mosaic. By the time the class is over, you'll have a completely finished project to take home. It's always fun and inspiring to see the different projects other people are working on! The prices includes all the handmade tiles that fit your frame, and mastic, grout, tools and instructions needed to complete your mosaic. The only thing you may want to bring to the class are snacks for yourself and an apron/coverup to wear during grouting -- sometimes it can be a bit messy! Class size is limited to 6. Above are the Open Studio dates -- pre-registration using the form below is required. All are on Saturdays and classes begin at 9:30am and usually last until about 2:30pm.
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REGISTRATION FORM: Print this form and mail a check (Payable to Carol Hegedus) with a $25 deposit to Carol Hegedus, 540 S. Stoner Ave., Tucson, AZ 85748. The deposit is required to hold your spot for the Open Studio. Your money will be credited toward the final cost of your project on the day the class is held. On class day, I can take visa/mastercard, checks, or cash payments for the remainder that is due.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel 7 days prior to class, your deposit will be refunded. No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows or cancelling less than 7 days prior.

Name_________________________________________ Today's date_______________

Address_____________________________________________________________________

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Phone_________________________ email_______________________________________

Please indicate which class date you would like to attend: _____________________

____ 6" Sq ($90) ___6x15" ($225) 10" square ($225) ___12" square ($350)

____ 6 x 8" ($115) ___8" sq ($150) ___8x16"($325) ___ 12x16" Metal Cross ($185)

NEW ITEM! ____ 10" Lazy Susan ($135) ____ 14" Lazy Susan ($250)

___ 5" Wood Box ($50) ___7" Wood Box ($90) ____6x8" wooden box ($110)

Table______________(size wanted --I'll contact you about price and availability)

I usually have other projects available when you come to class (lazy susan turntables, wooden trays, handmade substrates, etc.) and it is fine if you decide to do something different than what you signed up for.

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TILE MAKING CLASS INFORMATION:

DATES: Tuesday mornings, Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2018 and one more class 2-4 weeks later. We can decide that date once we get started. (9:30-12:30 each class) Maximum of 4 students in the class.

The last tile-making class I offered was about 10 years ago and it is unlikely that I will do another tile-making class after this one. Ideally, I'd like to have 3-4 students....I know you'll learn from each other and 4 would be the max I can handle. A 3-hour class is enough time to get a lot done and about the limit for our bodies -- making tiles will affect your upper back, neck, and hand muscles and you'll need to be aware of other safety issues. This class is geared for someone who wants to continue to make tiles after the class is over so the supply cost is more than if you took the class at Santa Theresa. But you'll have everything you need to work at home making tiles (except the kiln).

Each of you probably has an idea of the kinds of tiles you'd like to create. In these classes you'll have the opportunity to make tons of tiles -- many more than it would cost you to buy them from me or from Santa Theresa Tile Works if you spent the same amount of money. But you'll have to make time to work at home between classes. I'd like to put together a 'kit' for you to have that will include everything you need to work at home ....all the tools, clay and supplies you'll need,......a manual slab roller, clay cutting tools, drying boards, glaze brushes, clay, glazes, all firings etc. etc. You won't need to shop all over for everything and you'll have exactly what I know will work best for you. You need to find a space at home to work -- please do not plan to use your dining room table or kitchen! The clay and it's dust are not healthy around food. You also need to plan on purchasing your own kiln if you want to continue to make tiles after the class. If you begin to look around, you will be able to find a good quality used kiln probably for $300-$800. For tiles like I make, it's preferable that it isn't large but be sure it has an electronic controller. You don't need to get your kiln before class starts but you might begin to look around a bit. Visit Marjon's and see the new and used kilns there (on Alturas St. which is off of Oracle just north of Grant). You'll be tempted to buy glazes there but hold off on this -- I'll provide each of you with a set of the glazes that I use and they aren't available at Marjons.

Before class begins, you need to come up with a 'theme' for the tiles you'll be making. Get a little notebook and write down the theme and all sorts of things that connect with it. For example if your theme was about the wild west, you would make a list that would include things like lassos, horses, cowboy hats and boots, bandanas, saddles, barns, cows, chuck wagons, spurs, mountains etc. etc. etc. Keep adding to the list as the time goes on. And then you need to start making drawings or cutting out pictures of the items on your list. All sorts of variety. Don't worry about the size of the pictures at this point -- we'll deal with that issue in class. Stuff your notebook with torn out pages from magazines or tracings from books. Look up your theme on google images and make copies. This is very important to your success in this class. By the end of the class, you'll learn how to simplify the drawings, and will begin to find your unique style for your tiles. Your tiles should not look like mine -- how you make them will be like I do and certain qualities will be the same but you definitely will find your personal artistic style. And although your clippings may be copies of other people's artwork, it is just the beginning -- you will be making modifications to make it your own art. The more tiles you make the better your tiles will look and making tiles will be more like 'play' for you. Maybe even like a meditation. Copywrites are an important issue: don't even consider making tiles with Disney theme or college or professional sports and the like.

You'll be transporting your tiles from home to my studio and back so if you have any old cookie sheets, or flat, low-sided boxes, they are ideal. Start saving them -- you'll need 3-4. You may want to bring an apron or coverup for when you're glazing or working with red clay. Wear older, washable clothes to class and bring any snacks you may want to have. You'll need to be careful about food safety though -- clay dust isn't healthy. Your notebook with the drawings will be important for you to continue to have available so you can make notes for yourself about the process, about firing, about glazing, layering colors etc.

Cost: For the 5 classes, my fee will be $300.00. (plus equipment and supplies).

For the equipment and supplies, I will purchase everything with discounts available to me and without sales tax whenever possible. I don't know the final cost of everything yet, but I've been making lists of items needed as I've been working myself in the studio. A full set of glazes will run about $100 and they often take about 5-6 weeks time for them to arrive so I'll order them before the year ends. I'm hoping for a year-end sale too. But I think everything needed can be purchased for around $250, hopefully less. I'll just pass on whatever the actual cost is and give you the sources of all supplies for when you need to replace things after the class.

If you're sure you'd like to take the class, I'd like 1/2 of the class fee as a commitment. And I'd like $100 toward the supplies at the same time for a total of $250 at the time you let me know you're going to take the class. The 2nd half of the class fee ($150) is due on the first class, Feb. 13 and I'll keep you posted on how the supply expenses are accruing and when they are due. It will be after the first class. I can take a charge card.

Here is my class plan:

Class 1: Begin to make design templates from your theme drawings

Working with the clay, types to use, considerations with clay type and design

How to roll out a slab and keep tiles flat

Cut out clay tiles

Homework: Make more templates, cut out more clay tiles from your templates

Class 2: How to apply glazes, layering different colors

Glaze tiles that have dried from the previous week

Continue cutting out more tiles, using more templates

See how kiln is loaded, how to set the controller and get ready for firing. (we'll do this each class)

Homework: Cut more tiles, glaze tiles that are dry, use different color clays

Carol: Fire everything that has been glazed

Class 3: Compare glazing, look for 'flaws' or re-do's, critique of glaze techniques

Cutting tiles without templates. Incising tiles. Pressing in textures.

Add detailing to the tiles that have been fired.

Homework: Continue cutting out tiles, glazing, detailing

Carol: Fire everything that has been glazed and is dry, 2nd fire of what has been detailed

Class 4: Continue cutting, glazing, detailing and making more templates

Examine everyone else's tiles -- you'll get ideas from them.

Carol: Fire whatever is ready to go into the kiln

Class 5: Finish whatever tiles you've made.

I think this class will be most beneficial after you've been working on your own for a couple of weeks.

You may have put some mosaics together you'd like to show us. You'll have questions.

You'll begin to experiment more.

Maybe you'll want to learn some special techniques. I'd like this class to be about how to raise the level of your craft and where you want to go with tile making-- each person may desire something different. Talking about that together could be beneficial for everyone.

Carol: Last firing for you -- pick up your finished tiles in about a week.

And please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, etc.

Carol
carolhegedus@aol.com