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www.SharrasMosaicSecrets.com
"Queen of the Mosaic: Sharra Frank Shares Her Secrets"
The Rake Magazine's "Secret of the Day"
Review of Sharra's Mosaic Classes!
Here's what Sharra's students have to say!
"Taking Sharra's mosaic window class was just what I needed to get my creative juices flowing. I thought I would just teach myself from what I could find online or in books, but I am glad I took the class because Sharra offered so many little tricks of the trade and helpful hints that it really made a difference in my finished project. Now, I'm hooked! Sharra is a great teacher with a generous spirit. I highly recommend taking one of her classes." Felicia Washington Sy, Minneapolis, MN
"First of all, I had the most Delightful..inspiring..WONDERFUL time this past weekend! I have SO many projects in my mind..and I plan on taking this and the Mosaic Design & Creativity in November on.... you are a fab teacher and I just love the way I feel after I leave your classes!" Georgia P., Minneapolis, MN
"Thank you sooo much for sharing all your wonderful advice. It helped kick start a passion that’s been burning inside me a long time." Susan D., Buffalo, MN
"Thank you for a wonderful sculpture class. I learned so much and had a great time. It's always an inspirational art-filled party at your studio - so many great things to learn and try, a fun bunch of fellow students, a cool environment and, of course, a fantastic teacher." Janet H., Minneapolis, MN
"Thanks again for a wonderful class! You have opened up a whole new world for me that I have been wanting to enter for years. I am thinking of everything I see broken down into tiny pieces of glass now. There is a box of old vases in my garage that will soon be covered with mosaics, I'm sure. I must get myself some tools & start playing!" Denise F., Minneapolis, MN
"Hello Sharra, I took your glass-on-glass beginning mosaics class this summer and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Now, months later, I decided to make a few mosaics for holiday gifts and realized I had forgotten almost everything I learned in class! Thank goodness for your amazingly thorough handouts. Your how-to instructions, detailed notes on where to buy supplies (and which ones work the best) are incredibly helpful. It's certain I would have been lost (and frustrated) without them! Thanks once again for a fantastic class and fantastic notes. Warm regards, Robin M."
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*Check out Sharra's New ONLINE MOSAIC CLASSES!*
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2013 Mosaic Class Schedule
Scroll down for class descriptions, payment options, and more!
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Dates
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Cost
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Mosaic Window
Hanging & Mirror Class
(get Sharra's basics)
Select your project:
Window or Mirror
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Mosaic Window Hanging & Mirror Class
*This class is now available online!* www.SharrasMosaicSecrets.com
*See Class Description Below*
No classes are scheduled
at this time.
This workshop will be held in my studio located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
TO REGISTER
Please Contact Sharra at sharra@sharrafrank.com or
612-203-1560
Thank you!
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$150
Gift Certificates Available
ALL supplies
included
Check, Credit Card or Cash Payments
Accepted
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Base and Sculpture Making for Mosaics
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Base & Sculpture
Making for Mosaics
*See Class Description i Below*
Tuesday, June 4
10am-4pm
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Wednesday, June 5
10am-4pm
This workshop will be held in my studio located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
TO REGISTER
Please Contact Sharra at sharra@sharrafrank.com or
612-203-1560
Thank you!
A personal note from Sharra:
This will be my only offering of these classes in the foreseeable future. Please contact me if you have any questions!
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$250
+ material costs (specific to your project)
*Mirror sculptures are an additional $125 and require extra pre-class planning with Sharra. Please let her know if you'd like to make a mirror frame when you register. Thanks!
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*NEW*
The Secrets of
Mosaicking with Beads
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*NEW*
The Secrets of Mosaicking
with Beads
Thursday, June 6
10am-5pm
Sharra has taught 3 sold-out workshops of this class at the Society of American Mosaic Artists conferences! It is packed with lots of great info that will change they way you work.
In this class, students learn the benefits of incorporating beads into a mosaic, how to source and select beads, magical adhesives and techniques on how to apply beads into a mosaic without all the frustration! Other topics such as storing and grouting beads will also be discussed.
Info will be presented through live demos, lecture and hands-on experience. Also a grouting demo and Q&A time.
This class will beneift those interested in mixed media mosaics and also how to successfully incorporate beads into their work in a fine art manner. This class is suited for intermediate or advanced mosaic artists and any level of professional experience.
Detailed handouts will also be provided. A small surface will be provided for an in-class project but students are welcome to bring their own.
Students will be provided with a materials list for beads and tools to bring. Other materials, such as adhesive, will be provided.
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This workshop will be held in my studio located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Refreshments and snacks are provided and all supplies are covered in the Materials Fee.
Workshop enrollment is limited to ensure personal attention for each student.
TO REGISTER
Please Contact Sharra at sharra@sharrafrank.com or
612-203-1560
Thank you!
A personal note from Sharra:
This will be my only offering of these classes in the foreseeable future. Please contact me if you have any questions!
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$250
+
$20 materials fee
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*NEW*
Sharra Frank's
Mosaic Mastery
5 Day Workshop
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*NEW*
Sharra Frank's
Mosaic Mastery,
Workshop
ALL of Sharra's Classes in ONE week!
Tuesday, June 4- Saturday, June 8
10-4pm on Tues-Wed
10-5pm on Thurs
10-4pm on Fri-Sat
OPTION A:
5 Day Intensive Workshop
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I'm very excited to offer my new
5 day, intensive- Mosaic Mastery Workshop again! This workshop an exceptional combination of my popular specialty classes.
This workshop includes:
-Base & Sculpture Making for Mosaics- ($250-325 + materials)
-Mosaic Design & Creativity-
($250 + materials)
-The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads-
($250 + materials)
Total Value of the Mosaic Mastery Workshop: $825
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In Part I of the Intensitve, students will begin by creating a unique base or sculpture, using Sharra's favorite sculpting supplies, tools, products and techniques. Students will learn through live demonstrations and guided, hands on practice.
In Part 2 of the Intensive, students will then be introduced to Sharra's special mosaic methods and applications while learning The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads. Each student will begin to create their own personal mosaic, on either the sculpture you create in the first part of the Intensive or on an optional smaller surface, provided in class or one that you bring from home.
We will then move into the final phase of the Intensive: Mosaic Design and Creativity, tapping into what inspires and motivates you while planning your unique mosaic design. We create methods on how to approach your project from designing, collecting materials that fit your design, where to start, how to tackle tricky areas, and finishing.
Detailed handouts will also be provided for each portion of the Intensive.
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The Workshop at a Glance
Tuesday
10-4pm
Base & Sculpture
Making for Mosaics
Wednesday
10-4pm
Base & Sculpture
Making for Mosaics
Thursday
10-5pm
The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads
Friday
10-4pm
Mosaic Design & Creativity
Saturday
10-4pm
Mosaic Design and Creativity
On our last day we will continue working together on your mosaic and also focus on creating an action plan for your mosaic and how you will continue with the design after leaving the class.
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This workshop will be held in my studio located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minneapolis, Minnesota. June is a beautiful time of year in Minneapolis. If you are coming from out of town we have many hotel options for your stay.
Refreshments and snacks are included in the cost of the workshop and all supplies are covered in the Materials Fee.
Workshop enrollment is limited to ensure personal attention for each student.
TO REGISTER
Please Contact Sharra at sharra@sharrafrank.com or
612-203-1560
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Thank you!
A personal note from Sharra:
This will be my only offering of these classes in the foreseeable future. Please contact me if you have any questions!
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Workshop Fee: $680
Materials Fee: $125
*Mirror sculptures are an additional $125 to the workshop fee and require extra pre-class planning with Sharra.
*50% Deposit to secure your place in the workshop.
*Balance due before the first day of workshop.
*$50 Cancellation Fee
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*NEW*
Sharra Frank's
Mosaic Mastery
3 Day Workshop
OPTION B
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*NEW*
Sharra Frank's
Mosaic Mastery,
Workshop
Tuesday, June 4- Thursday, June 6
10-4pm on Tues-Wed
10-5pm on Thurs
OPTION B:
3 Day Intensive Workshop.
This workshop includes:
-Base & Sculpture Making for Mosaics- ($250-325 + materials)
-The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads-
($250 + materials)
Total Value of the Mosaic Mastery Workshop, Option B: $500-625
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The Workshop at a Glance
Tuesday
10-4pm
Base & Sculpture
Making for Mosaics
Wednesday
10-4pm
Base & Sculpture
Making for Mosaics
Thursday
10-5pm
The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads
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This workshop will be held in my studio located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minneapolis, Minnesota. June is a beautiful time of year in Minneapolis. If you are coming from out of town we have many hotel options for your stay.
Refreshments and snacks are provided and all supplies are covered in the Materials Fee.
Workshop enrollment is limited to ensure personal attention for each student.
TO REGISTER
Please Contact Sharra at sharra@sharrafrank.com or
612-203-1560
Thank you!
A personal note from Sharra:
This will be my only offering of these classes in the foreseeable future. Please contact me if you have any questions!
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Workshop Fee: $450
Materials Fee: $75
*Mirror sculptures are an additional $125 to the workshop fee and require extra pre-class planning with Sharra.
*50% Deposit to secure your place in the workshop.
*Balance due before the first day of workshop.
*$50 Cancellation Fee
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*NEW*
Sharra Frank's
Mosaic Mastery
3 Day Workshop
OPTION C
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*NEW*
Sharra Frank's
Mosaic Mastery,
Workshop
Thursday, June 4- Saturday, June 8
10-5pm on Thurs
10-4pm on Fri-Sat
OPTION C:
3 Day Intensive Workshop.
This workshop includes:
-The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads-
($250 + materials)
-Mosaic Design & Creativity-
($250 + materials)
Total Value of the Mosaic Mastery Workshop, Option C: $500
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The Workshop at a Glance
Thursday
10-5pm
The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads
Friday
10-4pm
Mosaic Design & Creativity
Saturday
10-4pm
Mosaic Design and Creativity
(class desription below)
On our last day we will continue working together on your mosaic and also focus on creating an action plan for your mosaic and how you will continue with the design after leaving the class.
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This workshop will be held in my studio located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minneapolis, Minnesota. June is a beautiful time of year in Minneapolis. If you are coming from out of town we have many hotel options for your stay.
Refreshments and snacks are provided and all supplies are covered in the Materials Fee.
Workshop enrollment is limited to ensure personal attention for each student.
TO REGISTER
Please Contact Sharra at sharra@sharrafrank.com or
612-203-1560
Thank you!
A personal note from Sharra:
This will be my only offering of these classes in the foreseeable future. Please contact me if you have any questions!
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Workshop Fee: $450
Materials Fee: $20
*50% Deposit to secure your place in the workshop.
*Balance due before the first day of workshop.
*$50 Cancellation Fee
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If you didn't find a class combo to fit your needs in the Mosaic Mastery Workshop options listed above, please contact Sharra and let her know!
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ABOUT SHARRA'S MOSAIC CLASSES
Mosaic Window Hanging & Mirror Class
This class focuses on the basics (an advanced and thorough version of the basics) and offers a selection of two different projects: a Mosaic Window Hanging or a Mosaic Mirror. Learn all the basics along with other tips and tricks, great for beginner and experienced too.
SPECIALTY MOSAIC CLASSES
Sculpture and Base Making Class
You to learn how to make a custom and unique surface for which you'd like to mosaic along with an introduction to many materials and resources for sculpting and creating your bases and surfaces. More details below.
Mosaic Design and Creativity Class
Create your mosaic dream project with my guidance and expertise. This class is the perfect for bringing your sculpture, base or other personal mosaic surface into. More details below.
The Secrets of Mosaicking with Beads
Students learn the benefits of incorporating beads into a mosaic, how to source and select beads, magical adhesives and techniques on how to apply beads into a mosaic. Other topics such as storing and grouting beads will also be discussed. Info will be presented through live demos, lecture and hands-on experience. Also a grouting demo and Q&A time. This class will beneift those interested in mixed media mosaics and also how to successfully incorporate beads into their work in a fine art manner. This class is suited for intermediate or advanced mosaic artists and any level of professional experience.
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Mosaic Window Hanging
  
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When I first started teaching mosaics, in the Fall of 2004, the mosaic window hangings that I loved to create were becoming a huge hit. I decided to make the project into a class and I've now taught nearly 2,000 students how to make them!
It's a beautiful project since the glass lets the light shine through but it is also a perfect opportunity to learn all the basics of mosaic making. And not just the same old basics- I consider it a more advanced, mixed media, approach.
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In this class you will learn all the basic mosaic tools, skills & materials while creating a unique 8" x 10” window hanging with
Sharra’s glass-on-glass techniques.
Materials, tools and Sharra’s extensive Mosaic Handout provided.
Handout includes instructions, material & resource lists and more.
Use stained glass, gems, paper under glass, china, mirror, tiles
and recycled objects. Bring your own treasures too!
Outside of class work may be necessary. No experience needed.
Create the mosaic in the first class meeting, grout it in the second.
$125. All materials are provided.
Ages 12+ welcome.
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Mosaic Mirror
Create a unique 12” x 12” mosaic mirror using a variety of materials.
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Base & Sculpture Making for Mosaics Class
  
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In this class I teach how to create your own forms for your mosaic work. In 2005 I started sculpting my frames and mosaic bases. Making them all from scratch, I've invented my own unique techniques and methods in creating light weight, durable and non-toxic surfaces and forms for mosaics. I have spent hundreds of hours experimenting and dollars in material to find what works best. What I use is easy and clean- no cement. Students have sculpted wall panels, free standing sculptures, bird houses, animals, ellborate frames, panels and more. Please let me know if you need help dreaming up a sculpture idea- that is my favorite part!
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Beware: A student once said she couldn't sleep
after taking this class... too many ideas
running wild in her head!
Take control of your mosaic form
instead of endlessly searching for
that perfect ready-made base.
Hands-on Learning: Tools, materials & sculpting
techniques that will change the way you
make art forever.
All materials provided. You just bring the big idea, or I can help with that too.
Also receive Sharra’s complete Sculpture Resource Guide.
Know that you can use your new skills and non-toxic
materials in your home- no big studio or garage required!
Past Projects include: elaborate mirror frames, butterfly & dragonfly panels, bird & owl
sculptures, cat sculpture, bird house, abstract, free-standing
sculpture, sculpted portrait, free-standing tree sculpture, sculpted
floral wall panel, lily-pad wall panel and more!
Suitable sizes are within 30" x 30".
Project consultation before first class.
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Mosaic Design & Creativity Class
Click HERE for more student photos of this class.
Plan, Design & Create! Create your dream project in this class. Bring in whatever surface, base or sculpture you'd like (I can help you find the perfect thing or create it in the Base & Sculpture Class). Plan out your material selections and colors with me the first day when we customize a mosaic vision and ispiration board for your unique project.
This class is about taking your mosaic work to the next level. Through my many years of mosaic experience I've collected many tips, tricks and resources from endless hours of trial, error and research. In this class I share it all with you.
For example, some material combos work together better than others, for aesthetic and technical reasons. Some tile and adhesives are great for 3D or exterior surfaces and other are definitely not. Backgrounds are deceiving and appear to be easy to just fill in "quick" but really end up being one of the most challenging parts- there are ways to make it easier. Have you heard of Wedi Board? It's my favorite mosaic surface but it's biggest draw back is hanging it and sourcing it. Also, the miracle adhesives I can't live without. Oh, and how to cover a 3D glass surface without the tiles slipping off? And what about finishing edges, making boarders and framing?
*New techniques that are being added to the class in 2012:
Making your own tapestry mirror tiles, gold leaf glass and antiqued mirror glass!
In addition to all the tech stuff we discuss how to keep the creativity flowing and explore what makes some designs soar when others fall flat- color, focal point placement, grout lines (direction, patterns, width).
It's non-stop learning and discovery plus a huge handout- I guarantee that this class will open up a whole new world to your mosaic work! Any level of experience welcomed (Mosaic Window Hanging and Mirror Class is recommended).
Past Projects include: tables, lamps, panels, windows,
mannequins, sculptures, mirrors, benches and more.
Suitable sizes are within 30" x 30"
Project consultation before first class.
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Class Cancellations, Registration, Payments & Other Details
$50 Cancellation Fee
Class space is limited.
All workshops are paid in full at time of registration unless noted otherwise.
Payment plans available at request.
Credit Cards accepted- call 612.203.1560.
PayPal payments also accepted.
Contact Sharra to request a PayPal invoice via email.
Contact Sharra for more information.
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