This four-week course meets wednesday october 29, november 5, & 12

In this beginner-level course, students will create a 6”x6” stained glass mosaic. Tools, materials, and safety practices in mosaic art will be discussed. A choice of designs as well as all materials and tools are provided, but the student may also bring their own (the design will need to fit a 6x6 substrate). This class is designed to give the student enough information and practice to continue with mosaics on their own. The student will finish their piece in three classes:

Week 1. Introduction to materials and their safe use
Week 2: Transferring the design to a substrate and adhering the pieces
Week 3: Grouting

Students may also bring in materials to incorporate into their design, keeping in mind that the final piece will be 6”x6”. If you wish to buy basic mosaic tools, it is recommended you wait until day one of class where we discuss which tools are best.
If you already have the following, please bring into class on the first day:
Glass cutters (Recommend: Toyo pistol grip)
Running pliers
Nippers (Recommend: Leponitt)
Safety glasses
Latex or nitrile gloves

Minimum Age: 18
Location: STAA Art House at 320 N. Columbia Street in Downtown Covington.
All materials and tools are provided - $25 material cost included in class price.

About Janet

Janet Reuther, born in 1956 in New Orleans, USA, is a contemporary mosaicist currently based in Southeast Louisiana. She specializes in creating intricate artworks, using glass pieces mounted on backer board as her primary medium. Reuther is best known for her realistic renderings of aquatic birds, capturing the delicate details and vibrant colors of her subjects through her mosaic technique. Her work often centers on the natural beauty of the bayou, portraying the serene vistas of this unique landscape and its diverse inhabitants. Reuther’s pieces are characterized by their precise craftsmanship and attention to the interplay of light and color, bringing depth and life to the birds and scenes she depicts. Notable projects include a series of large-scale mosaics that celebrate the rich biodiversity of Louisiana’s wetlands, as well as smaller, intimate studies of the herons, egrets, and other bird species that populate these environments. Janet Reuther has exhibited her work in numerous galleries and art spaces. Her mosaics are held in private collections world-wide. Reuther’s participation in collaborative public art projects has further solidified her reputation in her field.