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Advertising Design | Art and Antiques Appraisal + Connoisseurship | Art History + Appreciation | Business of Art + Design | Ceramics | Computer Animation + Video | Culinary Arts + Entertaining | Family Workshops | Glass | Home + Garden Design | Illustration | In Style | Interior Design | Landscape Design | Painting | Photography | 3D Computer-Generated Imaging | Design for the Web | Young Artists: Teen (12 - 17) |

Kala Horvitz

If your vision of the advertising agency is limited to the antique view of AMC's Mad Men, then prepare for an update. Prompted by the push of technological advancements and economic changes, the agency today bears little resemblance to your father's Madison Avenue. This presentation provides you with an insider's perspective on the issues relevant to the business with topics including project organization, audience trends, traffic management and personnel hierarchy. The differences between shops -- from size, to focus, to objectives -- are also addressed. This conversational lecture is an ideal experience for those looking to reposition themselves in the undeniable new reality of the ad agency today.

Applies to the following certificate programs (2 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, DI-E, PD-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

Julie Hall

The growing accumulation of personal property by baby boomers and their depression-era parents opens a whole new realm of business services, which can enhance and expand an appraisal business with multiple streams of income. This course helps you assess the value and convenience of offering turnkey solution-based personal property services. In addition to gaining an understanding of the dispersal methods during the estate settlement process, you will be given comprehensive comparisons of the options for estate liquidation, as well as information about which options to use when, based on the client's best interest. The course instructor also provides insight into the human relations skills necessary to effectively serve the client during times of family relocation, infirmity or death.

Applies to the following certificate program (7 contact hours): AS-E

Patricia Atwood

The appraisal of antique clocks is often considered complicated and confusing, but it need not be in the hands of a well-prepared appraiser. This course is designed to provide a basic level of practical expertise for the generalist appraiser. Students learn to identify many different types of clocks and are introduced to the vocabulary of clock descriptions. Distinctions between good, better and best antique clocks are all discussed in the context of a thorough analysis of current market conditions. Topics covered include: proper handling of clocks; limitations when writing an appraisal report; famous makers and manufacturers; common condition issues; fakes and reproductions; sources for identification research and for comparable sales information; and when to bring in a clock specialist. The course offers participants a unique opportunity to handle antique clocks.

Applies to the following certificate program (16 contact hours): AS-E

Emily Peters

How do museums collect art? As guardians of a society's culture, with an imperative to both preserve the past and acknowledge the future, the considerations and constraints of acquiring art for a museum collection are significant. In this course, Emily Peters, Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at the RISD Museum, provides you with an insider's perspective on the acquisition process, including collective decision making, the assessment of prospective pieces based on art history and the existing collection, and parameters upon which a collection is built. Also included are aspects of provenance and how to determine if a piece is a good representative of a specific artist's body of work. As students have the chance to view work from the collection and discuss individual acquisitions, they also experience the RISD Museum -- an unparalleled place to begin looking at and learning about art.

Applies to the following certificate program (2 contact hours): AS-E

Robin Wiseman

As Degas said, "To learn to draw, study Holbein." A German painter who studied in Italy, Holbein (1497-1548) managed to intermix the close attention to surface detail so characteristic of the northern European tradition with an understanding of underlying harmonies redolent of 16th-century Italian Renaissance innovations. Holbein's extraordinary talents are especially evident in the portraits he painted while serving as court painter to Henry VIII of England. Indeed, who can forget the image of this monarch that still informs virtually all films and plays about the English Renaissance? And Holbein's deep insights and authority apply to his portrait drawings as well, given his penchant for distilling the essence of the sitter's character and appearance in images that are remarkable for their directness and simplicity.

Applies to the following certificate program (2 contact hours): AS-E

Robin Wiseman

Ingres (1780-1867), along with David and Poussin, was one of the grand masters of Neo-Classicism, so it is surprising to note that early on he was considered a rebel for his stylistic departures. Attacked by critics for years, he ultimately prevailed in works that reflected the qualities of formal precision, balance and idealized beauty that he found most admirable in the sculptures of classical Greece and the paintings of the Italian Renaissance. Ironically, his advocacy of these classical values later placed him in the role of conservative defender of academic standards against the "barbarism" of Delacroix and others. Join us to see Ingres emerge as a marvelously curious artist whose work is much more revealing of individual temperament than of hidebound Beaux-Arts formulas.

Applies to the following certificate program (2 contact hours): AS-E

Robin Wiseman

Chuck Close's monumental portraits were among the most powerful images to emerge in American art in the period immediately following the peak of Pop Art. Using an approach akin to that of his friend, composer Phillip Glass, Close employed repetition and arrangement of patterns incorporating fingerprints and pieces of handmade paper photo-realist images to create works with a depth and impact comparable to that achieved by the best portrait artists. Paralyzed from the shoulders down since June 1988, when an artery in his spine collapsed, Close has produced his most exciting work during the last decade. As Monet did in his Water Lilies series, Close has created vibrant artwork in spite of -- or one might even say because of -- tremendous personal challenges.

Applies to the following certificate program (2 contact hours): AS-E

Philip Keith

Marketing is never static. This course concentrates on the transition from the traditional model of marketing to the cutting-edge electronic marketing model. We discuss in detail the significance of the "old" one-message-to-the-many concept vs. the "new" concept of targeted messages to individuals. In the process, we explore the basic principles of E-commerce and E-business promotion, management and strategy. Specific topics covered include the website as "place holder" vs. profit center; benchmarking using web analytics; the AIDA Model of generating Attention, Interest, Desire, Action; geo-targeting; website improvement; the top ten websites of 2010; best prospects and customers; and email list-building. We also focus on several case studies of major web-based marketing disasters, exploring how to avoid repeating such mistakes.

Julie Ruditzky

In the creative field, the ability to sell an idea is as important as the idea itself. Oftentimes, the most successful people in advertising, photography, graphic design and filmmaking are the ones who know how to "pitch" a proposal. In this class, students find the key to making a successful presentation. What are the essential steps to take prior to a meeting? What is the secret to delivering a persuasive presentation? How do you handle tough client questions? How do you keep an idea simmering after a meeting? Note that personal skills, not computer skills, are the focus here. Employing examples from the world of advertising, this course can help anyone in a creative field hit a home run with his or her next pitch.

Applies to the following certificate programs (2 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, PD-E, VE-E, WE-E

Glenn Gutmacher

Frustrated by the lack of response when you apply to Internet job board postings? It's because the best career opportunities aren't found that way. In this lunchtime webinar, recruiting industry master cybersleuth Glenn Gutmacher shows job seekers -- focusing on, but not limited to, artists and designers -- how to uncover hidden opportunities in the job market, and how to reach recruiters and direct hiring managers using completely free methods available in the world of Web 2.0. Learn how to craft online searches that reveal extremely targeted results, and continue to generate new ones automatically; tap professionally-geared social networks like LinkedIn, XING and Facebook; perform targeted research to identify the best companies for you; obtain hiring decision-makers' contact info to run effective email/phone campaigns; and more! The webinar format offers students the convenience of participating from their home or work computer. Note: Log-in instructions are sent to registered participants.

Debora Aldo

From ancient Roman palazzos to Byzantine churches, architectural mosaics have adorned the floors, walls and fountains of grand homes and buildings for centuries. This class offers a comprehensive hands-on introduction to creating mosaics for specific sites and surfaces, including home interiors, exteriors and other architectural structures. The process begins with developing imagery and planning the design of the mosaic for a designated site. Both traditional and contemporary techniques of making mosaics using stone, glass, ceramic, found objects, broken china, metal and other recycled materials -- by themselves or in combination -- are explored. Students use simple tools to cut the materials into small cubes known as tessera, which are then assembled into the design. While students work in small format to gain technical experience, the logistics of working on a much larger scale are discussed, including possible on-site installation in your own home or beyond.

Albert Ibbotson

Voice performance has never had as many available markets as today, given the popularity and ubiquity of broadcasting, animation, mobile devices and web media. If you have even fleetingly thought that your own distinctive voice was worth listening to, then we invite you to learn more about this all-ears specialty. Learn from a recognized sound designer what to "listen for" and how to punch certain words, phrases and sounds for effect. The workshop focuses on diction, voice placement and vocal style, and participants also get a peek at the technology that can bring interesting voice-over talent to the ears of producers and hiring agents. By the end of the single-session course you leave with a "demo disc" in hand, the business card for all aspiring voice-over artists.

Darius Salko, Mathew Arruda

Tini, the newest restaurant-bar from the RISD alumni chef-owners of Al Forno, hosts this memorable night of small-scale, perfectly paired food and drink. Participants gather at the iconic U-shaped bar as Executive Chef Darius Salko and Beverage Director/Bartender Mathew Arruda demonstrate how to adapt the Tini approach to your home entertaining environment. Darius and Mathew teach you how to host an intimate party with sublime cocktails, wine pairings and cooking preparations that allow you to focus on your guests more than the food. They also take you from garden to kitchen and bar, showing how seasonal produce adds a great touch to any meal emphasizing unique flavors and pairings. Demonstration and multimedia make this a fun and interactive guide for an interesting and unique home soiree. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Haruki Kibe

Sushi -- popular because it lends itself to creative, colorful and delicious combinations of fish and vegetables -- is a great hors d'oeuvre for your next party, or can stand alone as the perfect entree for a light meal. This hands-on class held at Haruki's flagship restaurant in Cranston, RI offers the opportunity for you to learn from Chef Haruki himself how to make sushi at home. The class begins with an introduction to basic rice marinating for the sushi roll, and introduces tips and techniques for creating a variety of sushi using ingredients that are widely available to the home cook. The class concludes with a lunch at Haruki Restaurant, or participants may choose to take their sushi creations home with them. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Evelyn Herman

A cake is just a cake. In truth, however, some cakes sparkle and some cakes don't. What makes an ordinary cake look spectacular? Flowers, of course! Students in this hands-on beginner class learn how to design elegant blooms using gum paste (a pliable "sugar dough") and specialized gum paste tools. Various techniques for crafting realistic botanicals are introduced, including how to handle and store the gum paste dough, as well as cutting, forming and coloring flowers and leaves in a variety of shapes and sizes. Your guests will hesitate, admire and finally bite into the edible, artistic floral creations that might even evoke comparisons with their own living gardens!

Olga Bravo, Rebecca Wagner

There's nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread to fill a kitchen with inviting warmth! In this workshop, the master bakers of one of Providence's most beloved bakery-eateries show you how easy it can be to create your own irresistible loaves. The many variants possible for handcrafted bread are broad: French sourdough in shapes like the boule, baguette and epi; rustic Italian ciabatta and focaccia breads; hearty sandwich loaves and more. Learn the shaping, mixing, rising and baking techniques to ensure your artisanal bread creations are both scrumptious and visually inviting. We discuss ingredient variations that result in a wide range of Old and New World flavors, characteristics of the crust and crumb, and also present topping options for various bread types. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Matt Gennuso

Chef Matt Gennuso of Providence's Chez Pascal loves sausages so much that he created his own sausage truck, Hewtin's Dogs Mobile, to showcase his creations. In this class, Chef Gennuso offers a brief history of sausage making, a review of traditional dishes that require sausages, and provides hands-on sausage making instruction. Participants learn basic knife skills (imperative for making sausages), marinating methods for simple fillings, as well as intriguing techniques for making sausages without a stuffer or natural casings. Also covered are Asian seafood and vegetarian sausage blends. After mastering the basic ingredient ratios and the power of salt, you will be able to improvise and make your own unique sausages at home, and avoid the fat and questionable fillers found in commercially made sausage.

Jennifer Luxmoore

Do you go wide-eyed at the creations on Ace of Cakes or Cake Boss? Most of the fantastic cakes made on TV shows like these are within your grasp, once you master the basics of rolled fondant. Made of sugar, water, gelatin and glycerin, rolled fondant is pliable dough used to cover cakes. Students learn the basics of covering and decorating a two-tier cake with fondant, which can be used later for more elaborate cakes, such as the "tilty" cake or even a wedding cake. The instructor demonstrates how to cut, fill and crumb-coat a cake. Then students are given their own two-tier cake to cover with fondant, and are shown various techniques for decorating and designing an original cake.

Robin Brandes

Breakfast of Champions
We prepare quick, healthy and delicious breakfast dishes while discussing the importance of whole grains and the impact of sugar and refined carbohydrates on energy and attention. We also discuss already-prepared food options, and students leave with a guide for purchasing the healthiest options with the best flavor.

Robin Brandes

Energy-Packed Snacking
Learn how creating a "safe food zone" in your home eliminates battles over healthy food choices. We prepare delicious, healthy snacks that will keep you and your kids satisfied and energized throughout the day. We also discuss specific products to look for and how to read labels when purchasing prepared snack items.

Robin Brandes

Midweek Dinnertime Solutions
One-dish meals and simple suppers are a snap to create with a well-stocked pantry. We prepare a one-pot meal and some simple sides, while reviewing the must-have staples to keep on hand in your kitchen for quick and healthy dinners.

Linda Kane

Every culture has its own version of the simple flour dumpling: wontons, potstickers, tortellini, kreplach, knishes, empanadas and samosas, to name a few. Steamed, boiled or fried, cooked last-minute or frozen ahead, these little international treasure chests are incredibly versatile; they can be filled with any combination of vegetables, chicken, meat, fish or cheese and paired with countless sauces. They make perfect appetizers, side dishes, main courses and even desserts! In this interactive cooking class, Chef Kane demonstrates how to prepare three popular favorites -- ginger soy Asian wonton, Italian stuffed ravioli with marinara and caramelized onion Polish pierogi -- and reviews some of the endless possibilities you can make yourself, once you learn basic dumpling techniques. So bring your appetite and roll up your sleeves, my little dumpling!

David Fleurant

Kathleen Larkin-Kuhn

Bill Riker

Nothing quite captures holiday sparkle more than a dazzling, individually crafted glass ornament. Beauty fuses with functionality in this unprecedented all-day workshop, as students learn the intricacies of the glass medium through demonstrations and hands-on experience. Under the guidance of a skilled artisan, students master the basics of glass and are quickly able to make many samples and experiment with color, size and pattern. The end results make keepsake gifts or sparkly elements in a personal collection. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

Bill Riker

Nothing quite captures holiday sparkle more than a dazzling, individually crafted glass ornament. Beauty fuses with functionality in this unprecedented all-day workshop, as students learn the intricacies of the glass medium through demonstrations and hands-on experience. Under the guidance of a skilled artisan, students master the basics of glass and are quickly able to make many samples and experiment with color, size and pattern. The end results make keepsake gifts or sparkly elements in a personal collection. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

Bill Riker

Nothing quite captures holiday sparkle more than a dazzling, individually crafted glass ornament. Beauty fuses with functionality in this unprecedented all-day workshop, as students learn the intricacies of the glass medium through demonstrations and hands-on experience. Under the guidance of a skilled artisan, students master the basics of glass and are quickly able to make many samples and experiment with color, size and pattern. The end results make keepsake gifts or sparkly elements in a personal collection. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

Chris Eramo, Paul Santos

Do you watch home makeover shows and wish your home could be transformed in a weekend? Well, we have the next best thing: the ins and outs of the latest home decorating phenomenon -- staging. Boston Staging and Design's Chris Eramo and Paul Santos show you how to redecorate your home using your existing furnishings. You learn how to make your rooms look larger while emphasizing their architectural strengths, and how to "shop" in other rooms to make the most of every space. The class is excellent for those who want a fresh new look on a budget, as well as those seeking to sell their homes. Note: Class meets at a private home in the Providence area; directions are sent to registered participants.

Jeanne Sturim

Capturing brilliant foliage, transient transparent clouds and sun-dappled water on paper is the focus of this two-day pastel workshop, taught by noted pastel artist Jeanne Sturim. Students explore methods for translating the lush and varied landscape of Narragansett Bay into vibrant pastel paintings. Jeanne demonstrates her unique technique of pastel painting using a watercolor underpainting as set-up for layering the pastels. Students, through an initial field sketch, sharpen their powers of observation and learn how to accurately see value relationships and color harmonies when painting on location. Emphasis is on perspective, composition, value, atmosphere and painting the effects of light in pastel. Work is done both on site and in the studio. All levels of students are invited to experience working from the landscape with this highly portable medium.

Applies to the following certificate programs (12 contact hours): CB-E, DS-E, NS-E

Marlo Garnsworthy

Looking for inspiration to take that dusty picture book manuscript or idea to the next level? This intensive workshop provides the opportunity to develop, revise and transform your picture book text or idea using specific writing toolbox essentials for the serious picture book writer. Included in the toolbox are pagination and storyboards, art notes, attention to pacing and Point of View, a variety of language devices, and writing exercises designed to enhance your characters and further the narrative. The workshop provides the opportunity to have your existing work critiqued and revised in a constructive forum with both the instructor's and other writers' input, and to take your work well beyond what you could have imagined or possibly achieved on your own.

Applies to the following certificate programs (12 contact hours): CB-E, SA-E

Jeanne Curry Mooney

Coco Chanel defined confidence when she said, "Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress." Confidence is just one of the things you'll gain from Jeanne Curry Mooney, one of Boston's favorite personal shoppers and couture counselors who has helped women of all ages and sizes learn to feel marvelous, current and confident. Join Jeanne in Boston's Back Bay to visit both high- and low-end boutiques and to learn to analyze trends, update your look with a few simple styling techniques, and develop your personal signature style -- all without breaking your budget. With more than ten years of fashion industry experience, Jeanne is ready and eager to share her favorite fashion and style secrets with you. Walk away with a fresh new look, perhaps a versatile outfit for fall, and a confident, new way of looking at fashion. Note: Class meets in Boston; directions are sent to registered participants.

Cathy Wilkerson

Interesting and practical textiles are indispensable to an interior designer. This course fully acquaints students with the vast range of textiles used in the field of interiors. From cotton jacquards to silk stries, we cover various constructions, designs, fibers, dying and printing processes, and loom types used to produce many of today's home furnishing textiles. Students learn how to select the proper designs, fiber contents, qualities and suitable applications, and learn what is considered traditional, transitional or contemporary based on fiber content, construction and color. We also review what is appropriate for residential vs. commercial applications. Last, but not least, students learn to properly measure windows and furniture in order to calculate yardages for workrooms and upholsterers.

Applies to the following certificate program (9 contact hours): ID-E

Elena M. Pascarella

The success of a residential landscape begins with a design plan that organizes the outdoor spaces around the home. This course examines such elements as plant materials, pavement, decks, fences, walls, garden furniture, outdoor lighting and pools. In section 1, The Essentials + Sustainability, we discuss sustainable approaches both in design and plant selection, resulting in a property that is more ecologically sound and adaptable to nature's whims. In section 2, The Plant Palette, we take a more in-depth look at suitable plant materials and review the three basic levels of every planting design: the upper story (trees), the middle story (shrubs) and the lower story (lawns, ground covers, vines, annuals and perennials). In both sections, participants draw upon techniques learned to complete individual design projects for their own residences and develop a working knowledge of landscape styles through the ages.

Elena M. Pascarella

The success of a residential landscape begins with a design plan that organizes the outdoor spaces around the home. This course examines such elements as plant materials, pavement, decks, fences, walls, garden furniture, outdoor lighting and pools. In section 1, The Essentials + Sustainability, we discuss sustainable approaches both in design and plant selection, resulting in a property that is more ecologically sound and adaptable to nature's whims. In section 2, The Plant Palette, we take a more in-depth look at suitable plant materials and review the three basic levels of every planting design: the upper story (trees), the middle story (shrubs) and the lower story (lawns, ground covers, vines, annuals and perennials). In both sections, participants draw upon techniques learned to complete individual design projects for their own residences and develop a working knowledge of landscape styles through the ages.

Staats Fasoldt

Capturing the elusive and transient qualities of light in the watercolor medium is no easy feat, but under the expert and experienced guidance of Staats Fasoldt, students rapidly develop facility and ease as they learn to use watercolor in a wet and spontaneous manner. This direct approach emphasizes value structure and simple, innovative color use. Controlling opacity while maintaining fluidity of the medium allows for more flexibility in building imagery. Individual instruction is a priority and comprehensive demonstrations of approaches and techniques are presented, including laying in washes, brush handling and color interaction. Once confidence is gained in the physical handling of the paint, considerations of color structure, composition and subject matter are discussed. Beginners through more experienced artists are welcome.

Applies to the following certificate programs (12 contact hours): CB-E, DS-E, NS-E

Harley Bartlett

In a jaunt through art history, this workshop explores the working processes of painters from the Renaissance, French Academy and Impressionism. Students first consider how painters in the Renaissance and Ecole des Beaux-Arts dealt with the picture plane, drawing and value while exploring such methods as sight-size drawing, underpainting, toned grounds, wipe-outs and a limited palette. Next, students work with an expanded palette using direct painting methods championed by the Impressionists and Hawthorne/Hensche schools of "color notes". Color theory is discussed in a practical sense with a focus on how it applies to improving the palette set-up, paint mixing, and the illusion of light and atmospheric depth. Valuable insights and techniques are gained from the masters that can be applied directly to individual contemporary work.

Applies to the following certificate programs (12 contact hours): CB-E, DS-E, NS-E

Alan Chaniewski

The best photojournalists run toward traumatic events that the general public races away from, their reward often being a single mesmerizing image that speaks to just how fragile and fleeting life can be. This lecture gives you a glimpse into the pursuit of these pictures, and the instincts one develops while following the path of crises. Crises can be fires, collisions, crimes or attacks, with differences in scale the photographer must quickly adjust to. Your presenter, a veteran newsman who has shot them all, shares his experiences in a comprehensive slideshow. Technical topics like exposure control, lighting options and camera gear recommendations are discussed, as well as the proper approach to take with emergency services personnel -- all important considerations if you find yourself running into crisis, camera in hand.

Applies to the following certificate program (2 contact hours): DI-E

Jennifer Doumato

Well-qualified wedding and event photographers are perennially in demand. This intensive one-day workshop is designed for those with some photography experience, as well as an interest in photographing weddings and social events. We examine slides and prints of images for discussion of aesthetic issues and visual representations of the event. Technical considerations such as film choices, cameras and other equipment are also discussed. Finally, we cover the business side of the industry, including working with clients, organizing the shoot, and ethical practices.

Applies to the following certificate program (2 contact hours): DI-E

Walter Zesk

The new Rhino plug-in Grasshopper is a graphical algorithm editor that allows the user to build parametric models, without the prefabricated data sets and design assumptions of previous software products. Grasshopper requires no programming or scripting knowledge, and has an intuitive interface, allowing designers the freedom to roam in a full-featured modeling environment. Students in this course begin with Grasshopper basics, including paneling and patterning tools, and progress to the construction of generative models based on classic recursion formulas. Exercises develop into projects, as students become proficient in the use of this groundbreaking 3D tool, joining a rapidly growing community of visualization professionals.
Prerequisite: Beginning 3D Modeling with Rhino or equivalent experience
Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AN-E, WE-E

Fred Spencer

With a mobile browser market share of more than 60 percent, and more than one billion downloaded applications, the iPhone is the hottest platform for mobile device development. This fast-moving course introduces you to the Apple iPhone, Mobile Safari and the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK). Building on their knowledge base of object-oriented programming models, students examine and complete a Web App (HTML 5 / CSS 3 / JavaScript / touch behaviors) and build a simple, native application, using Xcode and the Cocoa Touch API. Finally, your instructor presents strategies for App Store approval, which are essential to getting your product off your screen and into the pockets of this expanding customer base. Note: While not required, Design for Mobile Devices is recommended.
Prerequisites: HTML I: The Language of the Web and Cascading Style Sheets or equivalent experience with HTML and CSS
Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, VE-E, WE-E

Dean Abanilla

Debora Aldo

Come play in the mud and learn the ancient art of mosaics in a modern day setting. Students in this two-session weekend workshop learn to cut and fit tesserae -- the pieces of glass that make mosaics -- and can work in technicolor or black and white, focusing on line, contrast and pattern. In the first session, you pick your materials and design your project -- from the bottom of a skateboard, to a funky pattern on a mirror frame, or even a mosaic avatar or anime -- and complete the project in the second session. Students may design their own projects (simple is best) or use designs provided by the instructor for inspiration. All students take home at least one completed mosaic project, such as a small flowerpot, small mirror or wall hanging.