TAKOMA
mosaic
 
PROJECT
homelibrary wallworkpeople & partnersinformation and resources for mosaic


 
hand cutting glass with toolsstained glasswoman cuts glass

We had a great response to our glass cutting class, taught by Nancy Weisser, of Weisser Glass Studio in Kensington. Nancy was very knowledgeable, and brought tools so everyone could try their hand at cutting straight lines and curves.

class

takomaparkersglass cutting tools

Mosaics can be created completely using stained glass, or it can be used as accent pieces. Glass is infinitely varied in patterns, colors and texture.

 

small square IDEAS - thru 2008

- timeline
- building sites
- Arts& Humanities Day
- festivals/ kids' ideas
- november 6th meeting
- november 13th meeting
small square WORKSHOPS
- Downs Syndrome Assoc.

Piney Branch
Elementary ESOL

- introductions
- drawing

- clay
- glazing
MD Multicultural Youth Center, Langley Park
- introductions
- planning & instruction

Our workshops in January and February
- glass cutting

- exterior clay
- basic mosaic


This project is being lead by the local nonprofit Art For The People in conjunction with The City of Takoma Park & the Takoma Park Foundation of the Montgomery County Community Foundation.