Location Institute Allende  Bilingual Class ( en Ingles y Espanol)
March 2012 dates TBA
hours 10 - 5 pm Monday - Friday 
students may enroll in session 1  or 2 ( 2 1/2 days)  or take both ( full week)
each session is US$250 or the week for $450
no experience necessary
Horas de 10 a 5 pm  Lunes a Viernes
estudiantes podrian asistir toda la semana ( US$450)  o en sesion 1 o 2 ( US $250)
no hay prerequisito
 Session 1 -  direct method with talavera ceramics, tile and pottery 
 Monday, Tuesday  ( 10 -5) and Wedneday morning ( 10 -1)  -- -create a frame, trivet, planter, vase or wallhanging ....or 2 items if you are fast!
MATERIALS INCLUDED FOR 1 PIECE Approximately 14" x 14 " - you may also bring your own materials - broken plates etc and if you wish to make more than one project and can in the time available, additional materials are available at a low cost.
Session 1 metodo directo con ceramica de talavera, azulejo , y ceramica
Lunes, Martes, y  Miercoles mañana  crear un marco, maceta o florero o dos piezas se eres rapido materiales incluidos para  una pieza de aproximadamente 40 x 40 cm... tambien podrias traer materiales tuyas para incorporar en tus obras
Session 2  Indirect method ( Architectural applications and tables) with talavera tile and ceramic
Wednesday pm 2 - 5, Thursday, Friday 10 - 5

learn how to make a table top, inset for a kitchen or bath feature,  tile  accent border or what ever your imagination leads you to.....
Session 2 Metodo indirecto  ( aplicaciones arquitectonicos y mesas)
Miercoles 2 a 5 pm , Jueves y Viernes  10 a 5 pm
aprenden como hacer una mesa, insercion para el baño o la cocina, o listelo o borden ... cualquier cosa que tu imaginacion podria crear--

50% deposit necessary to secure your place
10% discount for preregistration payments received in full by February1,2012

50 % deposito necesario para asegurar tu espacio
10 % descuento para preinscripcion pagado en completo antes del 1 de Febrero,2012

wall piece by Judi Ross

pieza para la pared de Judi Ross

  
Janet at work!  pre grouting
Janet trabajando --- antes de poner la boquilla



table "Oaxaca Bauhaus" by Lauren Sherman autor de la mesa
      
                                               "Colibri" mesa by Nina Di Giovanni

Whole week - ( US$450) 5 days covering both methods, technical info, applications, and designs includes materials to create 2 pieces of work.
Full week session also includes a lecture and demo on various other mosaic techniques, applications, and materials.

Semana entera (us $450)  en 5 dias aprendes los dos metodos, informacion tecnica, aplicaciones y diseños.  materiales incluidos para hacer dos obras
tambien incluye una lectura de varis otros metodos y tecnicas, applicaciones y materiales.

Join award winning professional mosaic artist and educator Nina Di Giovanni  in an exciting mosaic workshop
in both sessions you will learn how to
-select and prepare a surface( substrate)  for mosaic tiles
-learn the difference between various tiles, materials, and objects and how you can use them in your mosaic
-become familiar with technical information on adhesives, grouts, and sealers to make a high quality, durable,  and long lasting product
- learn mosaic art "language"  and formal elements - andamento, texture, color, scale, and design with a short historical review including MEXICAN Mosaics
- learn techniques and process which can take you onto bigger projects utilizing the skills and knowledge you acquire during this intensive and exciting week
- take home unique and beautiful home accessories to liven up your decor

Les invito a trabajar con Nina Di Giovanni  maestra y artista profesional y ganadora de premios
aprende del lenguage de arte del mosaico y los elementos formales - anadamento, textura, color, escala y diseño con una breve repaso del historia  incluyendo mosaicos mexicanos

aprenda tecnicas que podrias utilizar para dar brillo a su casa!


clases limitadas a 6 participantes
classes limited to 6 participants 
award winning teacher with 20 years experience!
classes in English and Spanish ( bilingual teacher)

nina digiovanni   bio         www.ninadigiovanni.com

other courses scheduling dependant on student demand