Mosaics in the Indirect Method with Cynthia Fisher

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Mosaics in the Indirect Method with Cynthia Fisher

July 27 – Aug 1

Mosaics in the Indirect Method

Experience: all levels experience

Medium: all/any mosaic materials including vitreous glass, stained glass, broken ceramics, miscellaneous materials, technique is indirect on sticky mesh

Mosaics are an ancient art form dating back more than 2000 years and currently undergoing a contemporary renaissance. In this week long workshop the focus is on one-on-one guidance, direction and support. I will introduce the medium to newcomers and have instruction for experienced students in all aspects of design, color, shape and andamento, or ‘flow’ of how mosaic tesserae are placed. Students can work on 1 large mosaic or several smaller works; one can choose to work abstractly or representationally, the medium is rich in opportunity. We work in the indirect method, all steps and variations will be taught with trowel skills emphasized. I have 25 years of experience in mosaic and I am happy to share all I have learned along the way from mosaic design to problem solving technical issues unique to the art-form. I encourage all interested and/or enrolled students to contact me in advance to discuss via email or phone individual goals for the workshop

BIO
I have been a professional artist for over 35 years with a focus on mosaics since 2000. I began my art career as an editorial and children’s book illustrator, metamorphosing to full time mosaic artist over several years. At my Big Bang Mosaics studio in rural western Massachusetts I create installations for public, residential, and corporate settings from hospital walls to town commons, performing arts centers, museums, fountains and splash-pads. My diverse body of work ranges from illustrative to painterly to non-representational. I handle all aspects of their creation, from sketching to mosaic fabrication and installation. I do school residencies and community projects here in the US and have been going to Guatemala since 2013 creating murals in the community of San Lucas Tolimán. I teach at craft centers and in my studio and always find time to create my own work including my current series, “On Being Human, An Artist’s Journey”.

Simply put, mosaics are my passion.

Lodging and Meals

Monson Arts offers on-campus housing in a private (single) or double (shared with one other person) room in a house with shared bathroom and kitchen. Houses are comfortably furnished with linens provided. If you do not need housing, you may register as a day student and pay only for meals. All meals are prepared by the The Quarry, a fine-dining restaurant in downtown Monson and 2024 James Beard award winner!

Includes tuition, room and all meals:

Single Room: $1680

Double Room: $1440

Day Students, Tuition and Meals:

All meals $1230

Lunch Only: $900

Participants have access to studios 24/7 as well as lake side enjoyment, swimming, boating, and easy hiking in the area. Monson Arts aims to proved rest along side creative rejuvenation.

Workshop Registration

Enrollment in each workshop is handled on a first-come, first-served basis. A deposit is required at the time of registration with full payment for all summer workshops due by May 30. If a workshop is full you can contact our office to be placed on the waitlist free of charge. If space becomes available we will let you know. Workshop schedules vary, so please note the dates.

Fees

The cost of participating in a workshop includes tuition, room and board. We offer on-campus housing in a private (single) or double (shared with one other person) room. Room availability is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you do not need housing, you may register as a day student at a reduced rate. Whether staying on campus or off, all meals are included and prepared for workshop participants by the Quarry restaurant. Fees for materials and supplies will vary for each studio and can range from $25-$100.

Accommodations

Housing is in new or recently refurbished houses located within walking distance of studios and workshops. Single or double occupancy bedrooms are provided in shared housing. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with twin beds. Linens and towels are provided, you should bring an extra swim towel.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 30 days prior to the start of your workshop will receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations made 10 days prior will receive a 50% refund. Any cancellations after that will be charged the full rate. However, if you experience illness on the day of planned arrival, we will refund minus $50 to protect all of our participants. Should circumstances change, and we decide it is not possible to safely operate and cancel or postpone a workshop, you will receive a full refund.