Come join guest artist Debra Mager and learn a magical, beautiful mosaic technique, developed by the late, legendary mosaicist, Laurel Skye. Debra was taught by Laurel several years ago and now shares this magical technique with others, with Laurel’s blessings. You will create mirrors that resemble tapestry, using materials such as stained glass, beads, jewelry, trinkets, and other treasures. Once you learn this method, you can use it to cover other things, too, like boxes or vases, etc. The supplies and materials which are provided are A 10×10 mirror Mosaic tools Mastic Pigment Stained glass Filler beads Items you may want to bring: Costume jewelry pieces Small strung beads Mirror pieces Rhinestones Shells Stones Buttons Charms Found objects Various treasures.
Since no grouting is involved (yay!), you can embed just about anything. Some mosaic experience is a plus but not required. We will meet from 10 am – 4 pm both days, and you will take home your original jeweled mosaic mirror at the end of the day Sunday. The cost of this one-of-a-kind experience is $275.00, which includes supplies, materials, and the kit fee. A list of local places to stay will be sent upon registration. The nearest airport is Phoenix, which is a 2-hour drive to Prescott. AZ Shuttle runs every half hour and drops passengers off at a variety of locations, including their head office and several hotels. Or you can rent a car and enjoy the drive, and maybe visit Sedona, Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater, and more local attractions while you’re here. If you wish to fly directly into Prescott, you can do that from Los Angeles or Denver via United Express. My studio is about 14 minutes from the airport here. Your Instructor, Debra Mager is a self-taught mosaic artist from Alpharetta, Georgia. Her unceasing desire to create art came late in life, and she developed her craft by learning from the best mosaic teachers in the country, reading many books on the subject, and by practice. Her goal is to share the joy of creating with those who view her work. And by teaching, she hopes to help others express their creative talent so that they too may enjoy the sheer pleasure of making art.
She considers her art, in the words of the author, Elizabeth Gilbert, “souvenirs” of her artistic journey. Visit her website at
https://www.cinderellamosaics.com