Course Description: This fun and creative course introduces teens to the exciting world of mosaic art! Students will explore the basics of mosaic design while learning how to use colorful tiles, glass, and found objects to bring their ideas to life. They will discover how to plan a design, cut and arrange tesserae, and use grout to finish their artwork. With plenty of hands-on practice, students will create their own mosaic piece.   Course Outline: Lesson 1: What Is Mosaic Art?

• Discover the history of mosaics
• Explore different styles: geometric, natural, abstract
• Look at cool examples from around the world
• Sketch your mosaic

• Brainstorming your own mosaic project
• Choosing a theme
• Sketching your design on paper
• Transfer your sketch to your board or base

• Learn about tesserae (glass, ceramic, recycled pieces)
• How to cut and safely handle mosaic tiles
• Practice arranging shapes and colors
• Begin working on the background or border

• Continue creating your mosaic by placing and gluing tiles
• Pay attention to spacing and patterns
• Finish filling in all areas of your design

• What is grout and why do we use it?
• Learn how to apply grout
• Clean and polish your design
• Add any final details

• Display your finished mosaic project
• Talk about your inspiration and process
• Class art walk: view everyone’s designs
• Reflection: What did you learn? What would you create next?