Join us in this fun, fast-paced evening of mosaic-making within donated picture frames. The art of mosaics is a wonderful opportunity to Reuse and Recycle a variety of interesting materials, while enjoying a creative outlet! Putting individual pieces of glass, tile, and mixed media together to create a mosaic is an unusually satisfying and enjoyable process.

We will learn some mosaic-making basics, including how to cut and place tiles, and working with thinset mortar adhesive.  Dianne will provide patterns and ideas, and you can also bring ideas of your own. Patterns, simple images, and abstractions can all make beautiful mosaics!

Dianne Sonnenberg is an internationally recognized mosaic artist based in Austin, TX and Port Carling (Muskoka), Ontario. She has been involved in the global mosaic community for over 12 years, and is a member of The Society of American Mosaic Artists and Contemporary Mosaic Art (CMA). Dianne is passionate about mosaic art, and has taught hundreds of students the wonderful art of mosaics. Her mosaics and sculptural works have won numerous awards, including Best Architectural Mosaic at the 2010 Mosaic Arts International Exhibit in Chicago, IL. Dianne is the Artistic Director at The Austin School of Mosaic Art, a member of the faculty at The Contemporary Austin Art School at Laguna Gloria, and a sought-after instructor across the US and Canada.

Website: http://DianneSonnenberg.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DianneSonnenbergMosaics/

Austin Creative Reuse provides a series of workshops focused on creating art using reclaimed materials. The hands-on workshops consist of meeting a featured local artist, learning about his/her art form, and creating an individual or group project.

Austin Creative Reuse is a nonprofit organization that collects, sells, and distributes donated reusable materials. The mission of Austin Creative Reuse is to foster conservation and reuse through creativity, education, and community building. Visit our center at:
6406 N. IH35 #1801
Austin, TX 78752

or learn more at http://austincreativereuse.org/

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.