Sparkling Jewel Mosaic Mirrors with Angie Heinrich - Jan. 24 & 26, 2025

Sparkling Jewel Mosaic Mirrors (2-day class) with Angie Heinrich

Date: January 24 & 26 - Friday & Sunday
Skill Level: All levels welcome!   No previous experience with mosaics necessary
Hours: Friday, January 24 9:30 - 5:30 (designing); Sunday, January 26 10:00 -1:30 (grouting/finishing) Sunday's grouting will combine both Friday & Saturday workshops.  If weather permitting, We will grout outside under the Giant oak trees!!! 
Materials included: All materials included - but there is a separate fee that will be paid directly to Angie Heinrich (see fee description below)
Minimum # of students: 6

Description:

Spend a weekend with Angie Heinrich for this mosaic mirror class and walk away with a beautiful finished sparkling jewel to hang on your wall.

You will learn the fundamentals of the “direct method” as we work intensively with beads and tile to create a textural jewel of soothing symmetry. Angie passes on the techniques she has honed over the past 20 years and through the thousands of pieces she has created using beads and glass tiles. All materials provided, including lots and lots of beads.  Come to learn; come for the pure joy of creating!

You will not believe the gorgeous mosaics even first time artists are able to create under Angie’s warm and careful guidance. Beautiful mosaics and the happy creators that Angie has inspired over the years can be seen here: http://tinyurl.com/zetamari-classes.

Topics Include:

• How to choose beads and where to buy them
• The best adhesives to use for beads 
• How to apply beads the magical way!
• How to use beads and tile together to create an intricate look and feel
• Tips and tricks on keeping all rows straight, even, and professional 
• Basic cutting techniques
• Learn how to grout a highly textured mosaic
• Basic design and color considerations
• How to install mirror glass 
• Do you know the Lark's Head knot for hanging wire?  You will after this class!

Some students like to create larger mirrors for specific areas of their home (powder room, entry way, etc), therefore; this class allows you to choose the size you want to create. Don't worry about finishing. Everyone always goes home with a completed mirror. 

Materials Fee (choose your size):

19″ round: $125

24″ round: $175

30″ round: $250

18″ x 22″ oval: $145

22″ x 28″ oval: $225

18″ x 27″ rectangle: $225

24" x  28" rectangle: $260

22x26 leaf: $175

30x36 leaf: $275

Total Cost:    $295 + materials fee, based on mirror style you choose - choose a mirror from the list above. 

TESTIMONIALS: 

“That was one of the most interesting and fulfilling classes I have ever taken in my life! It was such a thrill to see such beautiful things emerge and to be able to take home a finished product was amazing! Thanks so much for offering the class – everyone I have shown the mirror to has said, “I HAVE to take that class” so it looks like you will be busy for years to come!” — Betsy

“THANK YOU for a wonderful class and an unforgettable weekend. I now have

visions of sugarplums dancing in my head of new ideas of new designs I want to do. You’ve helped me to open Pandora’s box! Thanks again, and I will be back!!!” — Heidi

"Dear Angie. Thanks so much once again!!! I have still not stopped smiling and the happiness continues. The joy you bring into this world with your creativity and your willingness to teach is much appreciated. Best wishes to you and your beautiful family and thanks for opening this avenue of art for me” — Bairavi

About the Instructor: Angie Heinrich

www.zetamari.com    

Angie has been creating mosaics and teaching mosaics in Seattle, Washington since 2001 under her business name Zetamari Mosaics. She creates soothing symmetries of sparkling glass tiles and beads for over 60+ art and craft galleries around the U.S. and feels blessed to have taught more than 500 students.

To create artwork for an environment that inspires joy is to engender a sense of well-being and vitally important to how we view and engage our world. This is at the core of her art and teaching. Angie aspires to inspire and nurture that belief, teaching others to trust themselves and their creativity. Sharing her joy of creativity and color with students is at the core of her aspirations to elevate the home, heart, and soul.

Cancellation Policy:
- 50% deposit is required to hold your space in the class or workshop.
- Balance due 14 days before class or workshop date.
- Full Refund - 30 days prior to the class or workshop minus a $50 processing fee.
- Full Refund if class or workshop is canceled.
- No Refunds - within 30 days of the class or workshop unless we can fill your space minus a $50 processing fee.
- No Refunds - within 7 days of the class or workshop.