All classes and workshops take place at:
Gallery 320
320 Broadway St, Myrtle Beach, SC 20577
(unless otherwise noted)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
MOSAIC ATELIER SERIES
MOSAIC ATELIER SERIES
Guild member Brigitte Nicol-Messali will be offering a series of mosaic workshops from September through December. No experience is required for these workshops.
Questions and registration for all of these classes:
Please contact Brigitte Nicol-Messali at: themosaicbox@gmail.com
The Studio Session
FEE: $65
LIMIT: 8 students, 10+ years
This 3-hour class is for anyone curious about mosaics. The student will learn composition, color, placement, gluing, grouting and cleaning. Included materials will be pre-cut high quality tiles and sturdy wood base 6”. Students will leave the class with a finished mosaic piece.
Technique Intensives – 3 Separate 3-hour Classes
FEE: $95 for each Technique Class
LIMIT: 6 students, 16+ years
Cutting and Andamento
This is a class for anyone curious about mosaics who wants to go deeper. Students will learn how to properly cut raw glass tiles or tesserae with the tools to make different shapes. They will learn Andamento which is the manner in which you lay the tesserae to create different effects, and Interstice which is how to use the right space between tesserae.
The class fee includes tiles and a wood base (nippers will be provided for use during class). Students will go home with a board with the different Andamento that they have realized.
Design/Composition/Color
The student will learn to choose a design: to draw or reproduce a picture, to scale the design and to create pattern. They will learn the basics of principles of design to create the right composition and learn the color wheel and color combinations. Each student will bring their own project and tiles, and will leave the class with the foundational skills needed to design their own mosaic artwork.
Base/Gluing/Grouting/Finishing
No experience required-only curiosity and patience. Students will learn the different methods to settle their mosaic: Direct, Reverse, Mesh or Face tape. They will learn to find and apply the right adhesive for indoor or outdoor projects, and how to prepare, apply, cure and clean grout. Students will also learn how to choose the grout color and how to create their own grout color. Each student will bring one project ready to be finalized; glue, grout and pigments will be provided and students will leave with the advanced technical knowledge required to execute and fully realize mosaic art projects.
Special Technique Class: Picassiette Mirror
FEE: $95
LIMIT: 6 students, 10+ years
This 4-hour class is for everyone curious about this special way of doing Mosaic Art. Students will learn cutting the plates and cups properly to be able to use the design and keep intact the most beautiful part. They will learn composition while mixing with regular tiles, placement, gluing and grouting. Material provided will be porcelain china, glass tiles and a 20” mirror. Students will get a fully finished mirror.
2026 MOSAIC ATELIER CALENDAR
September
Tuesday 8th 3-6pm Studio Session
Friday 9th 10am-1pm Techniques-Cutting
Friday 18th 10am-1pm Techniques-Design
Friday 25th 10am-1pm Techniques-Grouting
October
Tuesday 6th 3-7pm Special Tech.-Mirror
Friday 9th 10am-1pm Techniques-Cutting
Friday 16th 10am-1pm Techniques-Design
Friday 23rd 10am-1pm Techniques-Grouting
November
Tuesday 1st 3-6pm Studio Session
Friday 4th 10am-1pm Techniques-Cutting
Friday 11th 10am-1pm Techniques-Design
Friday 18th 10am-1pm Techniques-Grouting
December
Studio Session: Holiday Edition
FEE: $65
LIMIT: 8 students, 10+ years
This 3-hour class is for anyone curious about mosaics and wishes to create a lasting holiday decoration. The student will learn composition, color, placement, gluing, grouting and cleaning. Included materials will be pre-cut high quality tiles and sturdy wood base 5″-6”. Students will leave the class with a finished mosaic piece ornament.
Holiday Edition Workshops
Tuesday 1st, 3-6pm
Friday 4th, 10am-1pm
Friday 11th, 10am-1pm
Friday 18th, 10am-1pm
WEEKLY/MONTHLY CLASSES
Charcoal – Oil – Acrylic Classes
ONGOING – NOW IN SESSION
DATE AND TIME: Fridays, 1pm-4pm
COST: $35.00 per class, pay at door
INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Cox
This class is small and informal. Ruth will do a demo and Q&A for each class. She will answer questions as they come up, and give each person individual attention during the class as time permits.
Practice the concepts: Students will practice and draw from a live model, thereby putting into practice the class concepts. Instructor will provide individual critique and guidance during class.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ruth Cox at: coxrc@yahoo.com 843-602-7220 talk or text
