Mosaics with Viktoriya Basina

with Viktoriya Basina | 4 sessions In this 4 week class, students will get a glimpse into the history and evolution of mosaic art and different mosaic techniques (glass, stone, smalti, ceramic, direct and indirect method, grouting and installation). They will learn to create designs tailored to mosaic making, and master glass mosaics tools and materials. Students will create their first simple design and complete a small trial coaster piece in order to get the feel for the material. In subsequent classes, students will work on their designs to create an 8x8 panel of glass mosaic artwork. Materials are provided. Price Tiers: 20% off Labor: $112 Labor: $140 Labor + Materials: $170 About the Instructor: Viktoriya Basina (she/her) is a visual artist and muralist working in the medium of painting, mosaics, vitreous enamel, and glass. She received her MFA in Painting in 2009 from Moscow State Fine Arts Academy. Since then Viktoriya created and actively exhibited studio artwork and worked on different community-involved public art projects and private commissions. In 2017 Viktoriya made a move to Brooklyn where she continued creating studio and public art as well as large scale artwork and scenery for television and film industry. Viktoriya enjoys sharing her love for painting and mosaics with the public through educational workshops or by leading community-involved public art projects. Viktoriya's artwork can be found in private and municipal collections in Europe, Canada, USA, Central, and South America. Her public artwork can be seen in Russia, Mexico, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx Instagram: @basinart Website www.basina.org Cancellation Policy: In the event that you need to cancel your registration of the class or workshop, we ask that you please inform us as soon as possible, allowing us to give your spot to another person. We agree to provide you with a full refund if your cancellation is no less than 7 calendar days prior to the first date of the program; if your cancellation is closer in time than 7 calendar days to the first date of the program, then, any deposits or payments you have made are non-returnable. In the event that PHA needs to cancel a class or workshop due to PHA’s own reasons (for e.g., teacher emergency) your payment for the program will be refunded in full. If you are unable to attend a class or workshop for your own reasons, you will not be refunded for that portion of the program. Full payment for the class or workshop is required before your registration is considered complete. Health and Wellness Policy: If you are sick, we ask that you please refrain from attending in consideration of the health and safety of your fellow classmates. Please note that all of our classes and workshops are designed to be hands-on, and make-up classes are not available. Masks will be available at the front desk and in the classroom for your use. Powerhouse Arts, 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA [email protected]