This is a TWO-DAY class, and has the same start and end times on BOTH days:
- Monday, August 16th (5:30 - 8:30PM)
- Monday, August 23rd (5:30 - 8:30PM)
Taught by local artist, Pam Consear from All Hands Art!
Have a boring or blighted backyard wall you’d like to embellish? Looking to add color and interest to a garden path? This 2-part workshop offers an introduction to broken-tile mosaics, using materials sourced from the ReBuilding Center's own tile department.
On Day 1, Pam will guide you in creating your own simple mosaic design, which you'll stick onto a 6” - 10” base. Don’t worry if you don’t feel “artistic” — no art or design skills are required to learn this. On Day 2 we will grout our mosaics. You’ll come away from Day 2 with a small finished mosaic for the garden or mantle, and skills you can apply to backyard retaining walls and other projects. The possibilities are endless!
Topics covered: Day 1
How to safely break tile with a tack hammer.
How and when to use tile nippers
Tools and techniques for cutting mirror for use in mosaics
Mixing thin-set adhesive to a proper consistency
Arranging and spacing your tile bits into a design
Sticking tile bits to your base
Topics covered: Day 2
Mixing grout to a proper consistency
Grouting and finishing your mosaic
Ideas for applying mosaic skills to other surfaces and materials
Cost: $95
Skill level: This class is designed for beginners; no art background is required. If you have prior experience laying tile, you’ll learn new, creative ways of using the same materials.
Class Schedule: Class will run for 3 hours, with no breaks planned. You are encouraged to bring a snack and water.
COVID-19 POLICY UPDATE ON AUGUST 4, 2021
Per guidelines announced by the Oregon Health Authority on July 27, we request that all students wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. All instructors and volunteers will also wear masks.
Please note: We recommend wearing a mask with a wire nosepiece. Safety glasses are required in most of our classes and the wire nosepiece will help reduce fogging.
CLASS SAFETY
Please plan to arrive 5-10 min early if possible. For safety reasons we cannot allow students into class more than 15 minutes after it has begun.
We will provide safety glasses for all students, though you are welcome to bring your own from home if you prefer.
Hearing protection is strongly encouraged when using saws and other tools. We will provide several options for hearing protection, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Wear closed-toe shoes — no sandals!
Long hair must be tied back.
Do not wear any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
FAQs
Class fees & donations: Class fees include all materials. Want to throw a little extra in to support our program? There’s a donation option at registration to add any amount that you want to pay forward. A donation receipt will be included with your registration confirmation email.
Ongoing classes: Hear about new class announcements every other week, or check out all currently scheduled classes here.
When and where to arrive? Arrive 5-10 minutes before class to settle in and be ready to go! Come in through our administrative entrance (look for the red door across from StormBreaker Brewing). Once inside, go straight through the conference room, turn right, and walk down the hall to the Shop (there will be signs to direct you).
What to bring/not to bring? For your personal safety, please wear closed-toe shoes, tie long hair back, and avoid any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing. You may also want to bring a water bottle and a snack
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How about public transportation/parking options? The ReBuilding Center address is 3625 N. Mississippi Avenue, Portland, and there is a #4 bus stop nearby. The Yellow Max Line (Overlook Park stop) is about a 15-minute walk away. There’s also parking available on the surrounding streets. Depending on your class, please consider that you may have a large project piece that you might need to carry home on public transportation.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket? No - we'd prefer to save a few trees! We will check your name off the list when you arrive.
Is there an age limit? All our classes are 18+ unless otherwise indicated in the class description.
What is your refund policy? We currently do not offer refunds or transfers between classes. You may, however, transfer your ticket to anyone 18 or older by sending an email to education@rebuildingcenter.org with 1) the date and name of the class, and 2) first name, last name, and email address of the person you’d like to transfer your ticket to.
Other questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org.
See below for COVID-19 shop policy update as of June 30, 2021.
This is a TWO-DAY cohort-style class, and has the same start and end times on BOTH days:
- Thursday, August 5th (5:30 - 8:30PM)
- Thursday, August 12th (5:30 - 8:30PM)