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  • Saturday, November 18, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Rock Mosaics in the Garden

    Led by artist/educator Beth Klingher, students in this Berkshire Botanical Garden class on November 18 will create an outdoor rock mosaic to brighten their garden, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how to cut glass, ceramic and other materials and to adhere them to a large garden rock or cement block using colored thin set cement. Your mosaic may represent a flower, a plant, a tiny animal, or an abstract design. These rock mosaics will weather the New England winters and provide a colorful spark for your garden regardless of the season. Bring your own rocks!

    Beth Klingher is an educator and an artist. Her primary medium is mixed-media art using mosaic glass, ceramic and stone. Her work includes both realistic and abstract art, with emphasis on natural landscapes. She has also completed a number of large-scale murals at hospitals, schools and with community groups. She works with schools all over the Northeast to integrate art into their curriculum. Beth’s studio and home are located in New Haven, CT. $75 for BBG members, $100 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/rock-mosaics-garden-0

    2019 10″ x 10″ SOLD Broken Pottery, Mexican Smalti, Stone

  • Wednesdays, September 23 – December 2, 7 – 9:30 – Mosaics in the Garden

    Brookline Adult and Community Education offers a class in the Unified Arts Building.  You may register online – www.brooklineadulted.org – or by telephone – 617-730-2700.

    Mosaic, an art form which involves fitting colorful and vibrant tiles or pieces of broken pottery together, can add a splash of interest to any setting. Flowerpots, birdbaths, windows, tables, and even old bicycles can act as a base for unique mosaic pieces. After introducing you to a variety of mosaic options, you’ll work on a project that will allow you to experiment with different mosaic styles. You’ll gain experience and confidence as you learn about preparation techniques, materials and tools, and work-area strategies. You’ll also learn about framing your work, and how to hang or display works, while keeping weather considerations in mind. You’ll then move on to more complicated projects of your choice. A materials-for-all fee of $25 is included in the course fee. A list of additional supplies will be sent upon registration.

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