"Catching Eyes with Watercolor and Glass"
First time in Hawaii, only 10 steps away from the beach! Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the Island of Oahu!
Registration starts November 1st 2018!
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Date: June 5-9, 2019 Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Length of Workshop: 5 Consecutive Days. Followed by: 3 Day Tour, 10-12 June Level: Intermediate Number of Students: 8 Min - 12 Max Course Fee: $850.00 Included: Course Tuition, Materials, Snacks & 5 Lunches Project size: 8x10 inches Workshop Location: Seaside Lanai, Address: 41-884 Laumilo St. Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795 |
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Course Description
Learn 2 different mediums to create amazing catching mosaic eyes using watercolor paint to then translate it into mosaic glass working with the Byzantine Indirect Technique.
The course will include an introduction to watercolor, the medium that will help you create most beautiful mosaics, learn how to make your own ancient paste recipe and then mosaic work will start using the Byzantine indirect technique using all kind of glass and other materials.
Carole will share the secrets to achieving amazing life-like eyes in mosaic.
We will start our project by a quick drawing/stencil of the eyes. Having our canvas ready, we will start learning about watercolor. Even if you have never painted, this exercise will be very helpful for any future project. If you don’t like the finishing of your watercolor you will have the image of your eyes on a canvas to mosaic. Carole has taught many beginners, some practices on watercolor papers will be done previous to final painting. Keep an open mind!
Once the watercolor is done, the colors in each eye will be examined and, as each eye is unique, each student will draw the Andamento and pick the correct colors for their work.
We will learn and practice the Byzantine Indirect Technique using smalti, Kismets and other kinds of glass using double wheeled nippers. We will work with Honey Paste and the recipe will be shared. This is temporary glue that we will use to glue all our tesserae in the reverse method.
Carole will demonstrate different cutting techniques and the tricks to using double wheeled nippers. From there on, we will continue working on our mosaic.
As we continue working on our mosaics, Carole will present several slideshows and provide hands-on guidance.
In the morning of the 5th day, we will cast our mosaics. After a group lunch and lots of inspired conversation, we unveil the projects one by one. Clean up and touch ups will follow. Grouting will be optional, although recommended for outdoor installation.
The workshop language will be in English. Carole also speaks French and Arabic.
Carole will be awarding each person who attends her workshop with a hand signed Certificate to commemorate the occasion.
Learn 2 different mediums to create amazing catching mosaic eyes using watercolor paint to then translate it into mosaic glass working with the Byzantine Indirect Technique.
The course will include an introduction to watercolor, the medium that will help you create most beautiful mosaics, learn how to make your own ancient paste recipe and then mosaic work will start using the Byzantine indirect technique using all kind of glass and other materials.
Carole will share the secrets to achieving amazing life-like eyes in mosaic.
We will start our project by a quick drawing/stencil of the eyes. Having our canvas ready, we will start learning about watercolor. Even if you have never painted, this exercise will be very helpful for any future project. If you don’t like the finishing of your watercolor you will have the image of your eyes on a canvas to mosaic. Carole has taught many beginners, some practices on watercolor papers will be done previous to final painting. Keep an open mind!
Once the watercolor is done, the colors in each eye will be examined and, as each eye is unique, each student will draw the Andamento and pick the correct colors for their work.
We will learn and practice the Byzantine Indirect Technique using smalti, Kismets and other kinds of glass using double wheeled nippers. We will work with Honey Paste and the recipe will be shared. This is temporary glue that we will use to glue all our tesserae in the reverse method.
Carole will demonstrate different cutting techniques and the tricks to using double wheeled nippers. From there on, we will continue working on our mosaic.
As we continue working on our mosaics, Carole will present several slideshows and provide hands-on guidance.
In the morning of the 5th day, we will cast our mosaics. After a group lunch and lots of inspired conversation, we unveil the projects one by one. Clean up and touch ups will follow. Grouting will be optional, although recommended for outdoor installation.
The workshop language will be in English. Carole also speaks French and Arabic.
Carole will be awarding each person who attends her workshop with a hand signed Certificate to commemorate the occasion.
Tools and materials supplied by instructor:
Canvas, honey paste, images of eyes/design, watercolors paint, brushes, substrate (Wedi), adhesives, thin set, mixing tools, smalti, variety of glass and natural stones.
Tools and materials supplied by students:
Safety glasses, Double wheeled nippers (Leponitt), Tweezers, Apron, pencil, fine marker pen and a small note book
If you wish to provide your own image of the eyes/design, you must send at least 4 examples to the instructor for election. This election can help for easy production. Deadline is May 1, 2019
If you have a piece (or more) of special glass or other tesserae, shells stones that you want to use in you mosaic, please bring it with you.
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About the Instructor:
Carole Choucair Oueijan is a fine artist working in mosaics, watercolors and oils. Carole has received numerous international art awards - the most recent being her Temple City Public Art Project being awarded “Best Site-Specific Mosaic”, Mosaic Arts International 2017 from Society of American Mosaic Artist. Carole’s mosaics have a “painterly” mosaic style that seamlessly blends realism with abstraction. Over the last 5 years, Carole has been teaching classes around the world. She is a sought-expert teacher and her workshops fill quickly! “Catching Eyes” is a wonderful opportunity to learn from Carole on her first visit to Hawaii. |
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Details/Pricing and Registration:
Workshop Fee: $850.00
Registration starts November 1st 2018!
Please send a Check payable to Carole Choucair,
Address: 2751 Rio Lempa Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Deposit: $300.00 is required by April 1, 2019 to secure your place.
Balance: $550.00 is due by May 1, 2019
Spaces are limited! The first 8 people who will make the deposit payment will guaranty their place.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Notification of withdraw must be sent in writing.
100% Cash Refund – Until April 1, 2019
All fees are fully refundable (minus transfer fees) until April 1, 2019. After that, they are only refundable if your reservation can be filled. If we do not reach the minimum required participants, we may cancel the workshop and the deposit will be fully refunded.
Number of students: Minimum: 8 – Maximum: 12
Workshop Fee: $850.00
Registration starts November 1st 2018!
Please send a Check payable to Carole Choucair,
Address: 2751 Rio Lempa Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Deposit: $300.00 is required by April 1, 2019 to secure your place.
Balance: $550.00 is due by May 1, 2019
Spaces are limited! The first 8 people who will make the deposit payment will guaranty their place.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Notification of withdraw must be sent in writing.
100% Cash Refund – Until April 1, 2019
All fees are fully refundable (minus transfer fees) until April 1, 2019. After that, they are only refundable if your reservation can be filled. If we do not reach the minimum required participants, we may cancel the workshop and the deposit will be fully refunded.
Number of students: Minimum: 8 – Maximum: 12
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Course price includes:
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Details of the 3 Day Tour Coming Soon!
Contact/Info:
For information about Hawaii, lodging and other details, please contact our host:
Angela Tisseraud: [email protected]
For all other details regarding the course, materials and payments, please contact:
Carole Choucair Oueijan: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/carolechoucairoueijanart
www.instagram.com/carolechoucairoueijan
Hope to see you in Oahu!
For information about Hawaii, lodging and other details, please contact our host:
Angela Tisseraud: [email protected]
For all other details regarding the course, materials and payments, please contact:
Carole Choucair Oueijan: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/carolechoucairoueijanart
www.instagram.com/carolechoucairoueijan
Hope to see you in Oahu!
