TRANSPARENCIES IN MOSAICS ~ MASTERING LIGHT, COLOR & DEPTH

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED WORKSHOP

DATES ~ FRI~SUN NOV. 6,7,8 2026

Classes 9:30am- 5pm all days with 1 hour lunch.

LOCATI0N: TOM S GETTYS CENTER ~ https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/locationsrentals

Karen Earnhardt's new studio in Rock Hill, 20-30 minutes from Charlotte airport.

 JOIN MOSAIC ARTIST MICHELLE SIDER AS SHE SHARES HER PAINTERLY APPROACH TO CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF TRANSPARENT AND TRANSLUCENT OBJECTS IN GLASS MOSAICS.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 10 LUCKY PEOPLE!!

Workshop cost - $575 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS INCLUDING GLASS!!

We will provide the 8" x 8" substrate, adhesive, handouts, private zoom session.  Bring your nippers, tweezers, scorers, running pliers.

Through clear explanations, images, demonstrations, a Power Point presentation, and stories, Michelle will guide you step-by-step in creating a realistic mosaic of an object seen through glass.  You''' explore how distortions in color, shape, value and flow bring transparency to lide, while learning practical techniques to deepen your mosaic artistry.

IN THIS WORKSHOP, YOU'LL LEARN:

*Advanced cutting techniques for stained glass

* How to capture distortions in transparent and translucent objests

* Value and color mixing for luminous effects

* Andamento and composition for movement and flow

* Techniques to create depth and dimension

BY THE END OF THE WORKSHOP, YOU'LL HAVE:

* A deeper understanding of the distortions that occur when looking through transparent or translucent objects

* A deeper understanding of color, value, distortions and andamento

* Refined cutting and placement skills for expressive transitions

* An 8 X * mosaic of a transparent object that reflects your unique style

Whether you're an experienced mosaicist or an adventurous beginner, this immersive workshop will leave you inspired, confident and ready to elevate your glasswork.

BRING YOUR NIPPERS, TWEEZERS, RUNNING PLIERS AND IF YOU HAVE SOME SPECIAL GLASS YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE.

ABOUT ARTIST

Michelle Sider is a Metro Detroit-based mixed media artist who explores the world through glass mosaics and paintings, using art as a means of helping others.  With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan, and a Ph. D in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit, she has dedicated 46 years to teaching, counseling, her artwork,  and community projects.  Her art has been showcased in various exhibitions, and she is currently represented by the Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids, MI, Water street Gallery in Douglas, MI, and Ambleside gallery in Greensboro, NC.  Sider is a member of CMA2, SAMA, MAM, DFABC, Embrace Creatives, BAMM, MAANZ, Scarab Club, and Detroit Artists Market.  She had co-authored and illustrated 2 books that offer comfort and hope to those facing grief and loss.  Her art studio is located in Huntington Woods, Michigan.

"WITH 40 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE, i'M PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING THE WORKSHOP UNFORGETTABLE.  THROUGH CLEAR INSTRUCTION DEMONSTRATIONS, A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION, AND PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK, YOU'LL GAIN EXPERT INSIGHTS IN A SUPPORTIVE CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT."  MICHELLE SIDER

Teaching art for over 40 years, Michelle combines years of practical knowledge, classroom experience, and a love of teaching into her highly informative classes and workshops.

To learn more about Michelle Sider, go to her website:

https://michellesider.com

Workshops take alot of work to prepare!!  Thank you for joining us.  In case your plans change, folks will be refunded full price minus $100 administrative fee plus small Paypal refund fee if cancelling more than 46 days in advance.  Under 45-31 days there is a 50% refund minus the $100 processing fee and paypal refund feeand under 30 days, there is no refund.  Thank you for understanding.