[StBernard] Create your own Mosaic Tile art on Dec 3 & Dec 7!

[Westley Annis]

Local tile artist Michael Bauman will be at the Community Center of St
Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi, on Thursday evenings, December 3 and
December 10 to teach a 2-part Mosaic Tile class. Students will get
hands-on experience learning the creative old world art of mosaic
tiling and will have the opportunity to create their own piece of
mosaic art. The classes will begin at 6 PM and no registration is
needed. However, participants should plan on attending both sessions
in order to complete their project. 

For the first class, students are requested to bring a clay flower
pot, picture frame, vase or other item that will serve as the basis
for their personal mosaic project. They should also bring objects to
make the mosaic like pieces of broken dishes or mirror glass, keys,
marbles, costume jewelry, broken tiles, or other small objects made of
glass, metal or stone that can be incorporated into their project.
Gloves and liquid nails glue will also be needed. For the second
session, students should bring enough grout to complete their project
and some old rags. Limited amounts of materials will be available at
the Community Center, but students are encouraged to bring their own
as much as possible.

Michael, a talented artist who has studied and worked internationally
in Europe and South Africa, originally came to New Orleans as an
Americorps volunteer. After spending a year working on rebuilding
homes in St Bernard Parish, he decided to settle in the area. Over the
past few years, Michael has worked on a number of local projects at
various locations including the Community Center of St Bernard, and he
shows and sells his art at the artist market on Decatur St in the
French Quarter.

For more information and photographs of some of Michael's many art
projects, visit www.mosaicmanworld.com And anyone interested in
contributing to one of his works should note that donations of ceramic
pieces, broken dishes & plates, marbles, keys, and costume jewelry are
always welcome!