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Painted Plastic Chair
Glass on Glass Mosaic
Painted Furniture
Tempered Glass Mosaic
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Floor Cloth
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Bravo School of Art • 2690 Historic Decatur Rd Studio 206 San Diego CA 92106 • 619-223-0058

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DECORATIVE ART

 

MOSAIC 6 weeks

Lauren Becker Downey

Learn the basics while creating 3 works of mosaic art using a variety of techniques. Work with broken tiles, dishes and stained glass. Please bring a hammer, the object of your choice to mosaic; a box, tray, table top, vase, wide picture frame, flower pot, etc. (made of terra cotta, glass, metal, ceramics, cement or wood) and the tiles or dishes to break. A materials list for the second and third projects will be distributed in class. Class will not meet February 23 and March 15.

$234 Bravo member / $268 non-member Materials fee  $20

Tuesdays, January 17 – February 21 6 – 9pm

Thursdays, February 9 – March 29 2:30 – 5:30pm

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MOSAIC 2 weeks

Lauren Becker Downey

In this 2-part workshop, learn the basics of mosaic while creating a work of art. Bring a hammer, the object of your choice to mosaic; a box, plate, table top, vase, wide picture frame, flower pot, etc. (made of terra cotta, glass, metal, ceramics, cement or wood) and the tiles or dishes to break in class. In the first meeting, students will break, design and apply their broken pieces. Grout at the second meeting.

$81 Bravo member / $93 non-member Materials fee  $10

Sundays, January 29 & February 5 9am – 12pm

Wednesdays, February 1 & 8 12 – 3pm

Fridays, March 9 & 16 1 – 4pm

Mondays, April 23 & 30 2:30 – 5:30pm

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MOSAIC: GLASS ON GLASS 2 weeks

Lauren Becker Downey

More mosaic fun! In this exciting 2-part workshop, learn how to cut stained glass and combine it with mosaic techniques to produce fabulous light gathering objects of art. Use of colorful glass, (rather than traditional tile, dishes or smalti) is what makes this workshop a unique experience! Materials list provided upon registration.

$81 Bravo member / $93 non-member Materials fee  $10

Sundays, January 22 & February 5 9am – 12pm

Weds, January 25 & February 8 12 – 3pm

Saturdays, February 4 & 18 10am – 1pm

Fridays, March 2 & 16 1 – 4pm

Mondays, April 16 & 30 2:30 – 5:30pm

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ZENTANGLE®

Cecie McCaffery

Zentangle ® is an easy to learn technique of creating beautiful art from patterns that are simple and repeated with deliberate strokes. No art skills are necessary. Beginning with simple tools – pen, pencil, blending tool and paper; learn one pattern, step-by-step, and then another. Soon you have a repertoire of many patterns, variations and embellishments to apply to paper, cloth, jewelry, walls and more; whatever your heart desires. Breathe, smile and appreciate as you relax into this confidence-building method of creating beautiful art. Zentangle provides artistic fulfillment and an increased sense of personal calm and well-being through a very portable, inexpensive art form. It is sweeping the world as an amazing endeavor.

$55 Bravo member / $63 non-member Materials fee  $20

Saturday, January 7 1 – 5pm

Friday, February 10 1 – 5pm

Sunday, March 25 2 - 6pm

Sunday, April 1 2 - 6pm

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MORE ZENTANGLE®

Cecie McCaffery

Taking it step by step, learn more patterns or tangles using fun embellishments and new materials and tools such as black Zentangle tiles, Artist Trading Cards and white pens. Make Zendalas and explore clever techniques to enhance your artwork. Pre-requisite: Zentangle®.

$55 Bravo member / $63 non-member Materials fee  $20

Saturday, March 3 1 – 5pm

Sunday, April 29 1 – 5pm

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ZENTANGLE® BLISS BRACELET

Cecie McCaffery

Creating this decorative bracelet will provide you another fun way to have more Zentangle® patterns in the world around you. You will be provided samples of and guidance through simple applications of acrylic paint on a wooden support. Apply color, patterns and words of a blissful nature (chosen from a list of words and phrases) to make this bracelet uniquely yours. Pre-requisite: experience with Zentangle®.

$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member Materials fee  $16

Friday, January 27 9am – 12pm

Friday, February 10 6 – 9pm

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TEMPERED GLASS MOSAIC

Beatrice Barabas

Using paint, sparkles, text, photos and colorful grout, create a one of a kind collage applied to shattered glass on a picture frame. Tempered glass has unique properties that add a new twist on an old art form. It is the perfect medium to permanently incorporate printed imagery, collage and mosaic. Complete 2 projects in this 2-day workshop. The second meeting will be one hour shorter than the first.

$94 Bravo member / $108 non-member Materials fee  $25

Mondays, January 23 & 30 10am – 2pm

Wednesdays, February 15 & 22 10am – 2pm

Sundays, March 4 & 11 9am – 1pm

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PAINT YOUR SNEAKERS Ages 8 & up

Lauren Becker Downey

Bring a pair of clean canvas shoes and express yourself by decorating them with acrylic paint. Sneakers provide a great surface to cover with color, pattern, words and images. Transform your feet into an art gallery.

$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member Materials fee  $10

Saturday, January 14 9:30am – 12:30pm

Monday, February 20 9am – 12pm

Saturday, March 17 9:30am – 12:30pm

Thursday, April 19 6 – 9pm

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AWAKEN YOUR MUSE WITH MANDALA

Wendy Hammarstrom

Explore the never-ending shapes and patterns that form the infinite mandala and learn how to create them with a left brain approach. Use traditional design tools, watercolor pencils, paper and your right brain to create directly from your own mind’s eye.  Explore colors and their associations as you discover your personal preferences. Create a group mandala with your classmates and a few on your own. This is a relaxing, fun and enlightening class!

$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member Materials fee  $10

Thursday, January 26 6 – 9pm

Tuesday, February 28 6 – 9pm

Sunday, March 4 2 – 5pm

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PAINTED WINE GLASS

Sallie Brown

Make your dining experience a ‘fashionista’ event. Create fabulously painted wine glasses for a special occasion; bridal shower, anniversary, birthday, wedding, etc. Learn to create beautiful designs and / or transfer patterns onto the glasses. Goblets, steins, vases, plates or glass ornaments may also be available. Enamel paints, brushes, glassware and patterns will be provided.

$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member Materials fee  $10

Wednesday, February 15 6 – 9pm

Wednesday, March 28 10am – 1pm

Wednesday, April 11 6 – 9pm

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PAINTED PLASTIC CHAIR

Lauren Becker Downey

Give new life to those inexpensive stackable resin chairs by turning them into a work of art. Create a beautiful, decorative chair by painting color, pattern, shapes, texture, lines, flowers, animals, etc., on the surface. No previous painting experience necessary. Clean & prime chairs at least 24 hours before class. Priming instructions given upon registration.

$81 Bravo member / $93 non-member Materials fee  $14

Saturday, March 10 10am – 4pm

Wednesday, April 25 9am – 3pm

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PAINTED FURNITURE

Lauren Becker Downey

Learn how easy it is to create your own piece of decorative functional art by painting images, textures or patterns on furniture! Please bring an old or new chair, small table, large picture frame, bench, etc. For inspiration, bring pictures, cards, gift wrap or art books of your favorite artist. Ideas, brushes, paint, etc., will be provided. Priming instructions given upon registration.

$81 Bravo member / $93 non-member Materials fee $14

Saturday, March 10 10am – 4pm

Wednesday, April 25 9am – 3pm

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FLOOR CLOTH

Lauren Becker Downey

Create your own made of a durable floor vinyl. Traditional floor cloths, dating back before Colonial America, are made of canvas. Learn how to prepare, design and paint this decorative and functional piece of art for your home. Brushes, paints, ideas and a primed 2 x 3 piece of flooring will be provided.

$81 Bravo member / $93 non-member Materials fee  $36

Saturday, March 10 10am – 4pm

Wednesday, April 25 9am – 3pm

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