Due to concern about rising COVID-19 rates, this class has been postponed and the new dates for this class are Saturdays, February 19 & 26.
COVID-19 VACCINATION & MASKING REQUIREMENTS
Starting January 1, 2022, all students participating in in-person classes at the ReBuilding Center Education Shop will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the prior 72 hours. Check out our FAQs & Safety Guidelines for more details.
In addition, masks are required for all students, staff, and volunteers per guidelines announced by the Oregon Health Authority on August 11. Please note: safety glasses are required in most of our classes and wearing a mask with a wire nosepiece will help reduce fogging.
See below for additional health and safety precautions.
This is a TWO-DAY class, and has the same start and end times on BOTH days:
- Saturday, January 15, 2022 (1:00 - 4:00pm)
- Saturday, January 22, 2022 (1:00 - 3:00pm)
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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.
This is a project-based class. 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!
Taught by local artist Pam Consear from All Hands Art!
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 (total for both days)
ReBuilding Center offers two half-price scholarships for every class:
A BIPOC Scholarship for all BIPOC community members interested in taking a class with us
A Need-based Scholarship for all community members whose income is less than $35,000/year for an individual or $70,000 for a two-earner household
Skill level: This class is designed for beginners ages 18 and over; no art background is required. If you have prior experience laying tile, you’ll learn new, creative ways of using the same materials.
Maximum size of class: 14 students
Class Schedule: Class will run for 3 hours on Monday, October 4 and 2 hours on Monday, October 11. No breaks are planned, but you are encouraged to bring a snack and water.
SHOP SAFETY
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! (no exceptions).
Long hair must be tied back.
Do not wear any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
ACCESSIBILITY
The ReBuilding Center Education Department works to be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to students of all skill levels and levels of mobility. Your experience in this class is important to us and we want to prepare in advance the tools and methods that will make all of our students successful.
If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health-related) or other health concerns (such as potential for lightheadedness or low blood sugar) that might impact your participation in class, please contact the Education Department Program Manager at least 24 hours prior to the starting of class to discuss accommodations.
CLICK HERE TO READ OUR FAQ PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON TOPICS SUCH AS:
Details on COVID-19 vaccination requirements
When and where to arrive
Parking and public transportation
Scholarships
Refund policy
And more!
Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org