Visiting Artist Series
Kelley Knickerbocker
Radical Dimension in Glass Mosaics
Instructor: Kelley Knickerbocker
Through a fun, fast-paced combination of lecture/slideshow, cutting/setting demos, and lots of hands-on practice, students will learn to confidently execute Kelley's "extreme sport" variations of ungrouted glass-on-glass mosaic:
Flat Stacking, in which differing opacities of stained glass are adhered in layers to a mirror substrate to explore the luminous light diffusion, color blending and unique 3-D background/foreground effect only layers can produce; and Edge Stacking, in which stained glass strips of diverse heights/lengths are stacked on edge to showcase the light-handling properties of the riven edge and to create dramatic dimensional contrasts with surrounding elements.
In addition, we will investigate the benefits of combining glass with contrasting materials. Students will learn to cut and set an unglazed porcelain background to complement their stacked glass mosaic elements.
Students will gain understanding and proficiency by creating a small mosaic incorporating all the techniques and materials.
Additional topics covered: designing for these techniques, efficient cutting and setting tips for both glass and porcelain, an intro to UV-curing adhesives, using mirror as a substrate, framing, and appropriate adhesives, tools, and applications.
All supplies and materials will be provided, but students may supplement if desired from their own inventories or by purchasing additional glass at Mosaic Studio Supply.
Students should plan to bring an exacto knife and a Sharpie.
This workshop will be of greatest benefit to artists who have worked in glass but are looking for ways to "push the envelope" in how glass can be used in mosaics.
Basic proficiency with a standard glass cutter and straightedge is critical to getting the most out of this workshop, and unfortunately there's just not time to teach it during the workshop. A good understanding of basic mosaic principles and vocabulary will also be helpful.
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