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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

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. The second meeting is grouting day.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $8

Tuesdays, January 19 & 26 6 – 9pm

Mondays, February 15 & 22 6 – 9pm

Thursdays, March 11 & 18 6 – 9pm

Mondays, April 12 & 19 6 – 9pm

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MOSAIC: GLASS ON GLASS

Lauren Becker Downey

NEW!! 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. Using colorful glass, rather than traditional tile, dishes or opaque glass is what makes this workshop a unique experience! Materials list provided upon registration.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $10

Tuesdays, January 12 & 26 6 – 9pm

Mondays, February 8 & 22 6 – 9pm

Thursdays, March 4 & 18 6 – 9pm

Mondays, April 5 & 19 6 – 9pm

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PAINTED PLACEMATS

Lauren Becker Downey

Learn how to prepare, design and paint as you create a set of two decorative and functional pieces of art for your dining table or for under your pet's food bowls. Brushes, paints, ideas and primed durable, washable vinyl will be provided. Great fun for the whole family!

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $28

Saturday, Feb 27 10am – 4pm

Sunday, April 4 10am – 4pm

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PAINTED GLASSWARE

Sallie Brown

Make your dining experience a ‘fashionista’ event. Create fabulously painted glassware for holiday or special occasions. Learn to create beautiful designs and / or transfer patterns onto glasses, goblets, steins, vases, plates or glass ornaments. Enamel paints, brushes, glassware, patterns and other supplies will be provided.

$38 members / $44 non-members Materials fee $10

Monday, January 4 9am - 12pm

Friday, January 15 1 - 4pm

Friday, January 15 6 - 9pm

Saturday, January 23 1 - 4pm

Thursday, March 4 1 - 4pm

Thursday, April 22 1 - 4pm

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PAINT YOUR CHUCKS

Lauren Becker Downey

Using a pair of any clean, white canvas high top shoes, express yourself with acrylic paint. “Chucks” (another name for a canvas and rubber shoe produced by Converse) provide a great surface to decorate with color, pattern, words and images. Transform your feet into a gallery of art.

$38 members / $44 non-members Materials fee $10

Saturday, January 23 9am - 12pm

Thursday, February 18 6 - 9pm

Monday, March 15 6 - 9pm

Thursday, April 29 1 - 4pm

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FLOOR CLOTH

Lauren Becker Downey

Traditional floor cloths, dating back before Colonial America, are made of canvas. Create your own made of a durable floor vinyl. 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.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $28

Saturday, Feb 27 10am – 4pm

Sunday, April 4 10am – 4pm

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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 sent upon registration.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $14

Saturday, Feb 27 10am – 4pm

Sunday, April 4 10am – 4pm

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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 prior to class. Priming instructions sent upon registration.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $14

Saturday, Feb 27 10am – 4pm

Sunday, April 4 10am – 4pm

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SIMPLE FAUX FINISH TECHNIQUES

Nancy Isbell

Do you have a furniture piece already painted but wish it had wood grain? Is there a room you would like to embellish with textured walls? Learn some simple techniques for one person to transform a surface with paint. Using sample boards, practice some different faux looks while learning how to do it successfully.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $18

Monday, March 15 10am – 4pm

Sunday, April 18 10am – 4pm

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MURAL PAINTING

Nancy Isbell

Painting LARGE, this workshop covers the basics of the process of mural painting. Learn about designing to scale, transferring your design, which paint to use, shortcuts and helpful techniques. Drawing and painting are a lifetime pursuit of practice and dedication and will not be taught in this workshop.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $15

Sunday, February 7 10am – 4pm

Saturday, February 27 10am – 4pm

Sunday, March 14 10am – 4pm

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TROMPE L'OEIL BASICS

Nancy Isbell

French for "trick the eye", trompe l' oeil is an art technique involving extremely realistic imagery in order to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects appear in three dimensions, instead of actually being a two-dimensional painting. In this 2-part beginning workshop, create the illusion of depth, open a window or door with paint and learn basic perspective and color techniques.

$74 members / $86 non-members Materials fee $15

Mondays, Jan 25 & Feb 1 1 - 4pm

Tuesdays, April 20 & 27 1 - 4pm

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