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Student Mosaic
Glass on Glass Mosaic
Mosaic Flower Pot
Painted Furniture
Painted Furniture
Paint Your Sneakers
We have reopened our Beech
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Bravo School of Art • 2963 Beech Street • San Diego CA 92102 • 619-223-0058

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DECORATIVE ART and DIY

MOSAIC BASICS: DISHES & TILE 2 weeks

Lauren Becker Downey

In this fun and practical 2-part workshop, learn the basics of direct method mosaic while creating a work of art with broken dishes and/or ceramic tiles adhered to an object. Learn about materials, adhesives, cutting skills, designing and grouting. Please bring a hammer, tiles or dishes to break, and 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). In the first meeting, students will break, design and apply their broken pieces. Grout at the second meeting. Materials list provided upon registration.

In the weeks between the first and second meeting, you will work on and complete your project at home.

$114 Bravo member / $132 non-member + $19 Supplies fee

Saturdays, March 9 & 16 2 - 5pm

Sundays, April 14 & 21 10am - 1pm

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INTRO TO MOSAIC: GLASS ON GLASS 2 weeks

Lauren Becker Downey

In this exciting beginning level, 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 or dishes) on a translucent surface is what makes this workshop a unique experience! Materials list provided upon registration.

In the weeks between the first and second meeting, you will work on and complete your project at home.

$114 Bravo member / $132 non-member + $19 Supplies fee

Sundays, April 7 & 21 10am - 1pm

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MOSAIC LAB

Lauren Becker Downey

For those who have previously taken one of Lauren’s mosaic classes and don't need or want the LESSON. Perhaps you prefer to use our studio instead of your home and create on our tables. Please join us. Bring your own supplies. If you need grout supplies to be provided to you, please make advance arrangements and pay $10 more for gloves, grout, sponges, use of the buckets, spatulas, etc. Contact the studio to schedule a 3-hour session that fits your schedule.

$57 Bravo member / $66 non-member

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PAINT YOUR SNEAKERS Ages 7 to Adult

Lauren Becker Downey

Bring a pair of clean canvas shoes and express yourself by painting on them with acrylic paint. Sneakers provide a great surface to cover with color, pattern, images and words. Transform your feet into an art gallery! No previous experience required.

$57 Bravo member / $66 non-member + $8 Supplies fee

Saturday, May 18 10am - 1pm

Friday, June 14 10am - 1pm

Sunday, July 7 10am - 1pm

Thursday, August 1 2 - 5pm

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MOSAIC PICTURE FRAME Ages 7 to Adult

Lauren Becker Downey

Using buttons, beads, letters, broken ceramic or glass tiles, embellish a simple wooden picture frame to display your treasured photos. Easy and creative art! Create a wonderful gift for friends, family or yourself. No previous experience required

$32 Bravo member / $38 non-member + $8 Supplies fee

Saturday, May 11 3 - 5pm

Sunday, June 16 10am - 12pm

Friday, July 26 3 - 5pm

Sunday, August 25 2 - 4pm

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PAINTED FUNKY FURNITURE

Lauren Becker Downey

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

$114 Bravo member / $132 non-member + $12 Supplies fee

Saturday, March 23 10am - 4pm

Friday, April 12 10am - 4pm

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PAINTED WINE GLASS

Lauren Becker Downey

If you’re having extra pandemic wine, your glass might as well be decorative and cute. If you've always fancied yourself a budding artist, but there's something about a blank canvas that leaves you drawing a blank, ditch the easel and raise a glass!! Create a one-of-a-kind pair of wine glasses in which to drink your favorite varietal or to give as a gift. Perfect for just about any special occasion; bridal shower, anniversary, birthday, wedding, fancy dinners, etc. Whether you're a novice or an advanced creative person, spend a few hours expressing yourself and have fun painting on glass. Embellish with colorful patterns, intricate or simple designs. Enamel paints, brushes, glassware and ideas for pattern will be provided.

$48 Bravo member / $55 non-member + $12 Supplies fee

Friday, April 5 2 - 4:30pm

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NEW!! ART STUDIO ON DEMAND

Don’t have space to create at home? Take advantage of Bravo’s Beech Street Studio creative space. Our tables and easels provide plenty of room for you to spread out to work.

Bring your unfinished projects and work in Bravo's studio. We may (or may not) provide guidance, suggestions, opinions or simply provide you a place to work. Work on your painting, drawing, mosaic, weaving, collage, mixed media, printmaking, etc. Bring your own supplies. Stay as long as you like. Advanced reservations are required.

Only $10 an hour. Pay by the hour.

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