Mosaics: Independent Study (Thursday Morning)
Adult Class | Available
This session provides focused studio time to work on a mosaic project you have in progress or have been planning. Instructor Claire offers historical context and insight into the “why” of mosaic art, answers questions, provides technical guidance, and discusses design ideas. When relevant topics arise that may benefit the group, mini-lessons are offered. This is uninterrupted studio time with expert support, allowing you to refine your skills and advance your work.
Recommended for intermediate and advanced students.
What You Will Learn:
- Advanced techniques for cutting, arranging, and adhering mosaic materials
- Strategies for designing complex and visually engaging compositions
- Methods for combining colors, textures, and materials effectively
- Solutions for technical challenges and creative problem-solving
- Context and history of mosaic art to enhance design decisions
Claire Brill
Claire Brill is a professional mosaic artist who works out of her home studio in Media, PA. After creating dozens of large-scale community mosaics Claire now focuses on her individual artistic voice and teaches at Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia. Her years of study at The Chicago Mosaic School have included mentorship by world renowned mosaicists. Claire creates contemporary fine art employing the essence of mosaic, material properties and the relationship of pieces to each other, to express meaning in her abstract work. She loves the infinite possibilities for interplay between materials and composition. Drawing from her own growth journey, Claire expresses moments of emotion and physical sensation in powerful yet subtle and sensitive ways.