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Passiflora Mosaics Styrofoam
& Concrete Sculptures
Instructors: Fred & Donnell Pasion
April 24/25 2010
Styrofoam, mesh & concrete sculpture: Make durable, lightweight concrete sculptures using hot wire carving tools.....Price: $195

Learn to make weatherproof mosaic-ready concrete forms from Styrofoam. Award-winning mosaic artists and mixed media sculptors Fred & Donnell Pasion will guide you through discussions and demonstrations as you create your own 3-D form from start to finish.
You will learn: 1. Basic design concepts and layout. 2. How to safely use the latest hot-wire tools for carving. 3. How to mix, apply and finish a durable concrete surface. 4. Curing and preparing your sculpture for mosaic.

Passiflora Mosaics is located in the town of Grover Beach midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along California's beautiful Central Coast.
Passiflora Mosaics 330 N. 10th St. Grover Beach, Ca. 93433
805-489-8860
pasion@passifloramosaics.com
passifloramosaics.com

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334 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone 817.251.3673
Department 56 Village Foam Sculpting Class
given by Harold Hand
10/5/08 12pm and 2pm
www.goodthingsforallseasons.com
CONTACTUS@GOODTHINGSFORALLSEASONS.COM

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Foam Class: Secrets of Sculpture Foam Carving.
HTTP://www.DinoRentosStudios.com
DRentos@DinoREntosStudios.com
Class: $99.00 per person. (2.5 hours)
INCLUDED: Hotwire Crafting Tool to take home.
Location: Orlando, Florida
Dates: E-Mail To Schedule

What are the different Foams? What kind of Glues are there? What Kind of tools do I use, and use safely? What kind of foam coatings are there? In This class you will have the opportunity to create your own foam sign or wall sculpture. We will take you from the basic design, carving techniques, sanding methods and tools and then how to properly coat your foam sculpture or sign. We will talk on the subject of Making a mold and casting. (See Mold Making Class)

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Foam Fun Hosted by Joan

Next class scheduled on October 6th at Noon
Application of foam sculpting in several hobbys including but definitely not limited to: 
Miniature Gaming, Railroading, Modeling, and Department 56.   
Questions and answer time at the end of the session.

WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES(R)
Phone (954) 424-6229
7676 PETERS RD
PLANTATION, FL 33324 
Click here to see samples of Joan's work

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SHERRI WARNER HUNTER
Phone 931-389-9649
e-mail sherriartstudio@aol.com

CONCRETE CAMP
Dates: June 3 – 7 2009
Workshop Fee: $600 Materials Fee: $125 Limit: 8
Wednesday – Sunday, 9AM – 5PM Programs 5PM – 6PM

This intensive, week-long workshop is designed to introduce the studio artist to a wide variety of methods used to form concrete. Hands on projects in the studio will result in three pieces to take home, each using different forming techniques

CONCRETE FORMS
Date: June 26, 27,28 2009
Workshop Fee: $250 Materials Fee: $75 Limit 8
Friday Evening 7PM – 9PM Saturday 9AM – 5PM Sunday 9AM – 4 PM

Learn how Hunter creates the large concrete forms that are the base for her mosaic sculptures. You will start by learning carving techniques in polystyrene foam and then the application of polymer fortified concrete combined with AR fiber glass mesh. This system results in a relatively light weight sculptural process for exterior and interior artworks. Once completed, the piece can be used as a base to mosaic or finished with a variety of surface treatments.

ARMATURES
Dates: June 29, 30, July 1 2009
Workshop Fee: $250 Materials Fee: $45 Limit: 8
Monday, 10AM – 5PM Tuesday – Wednesday, 9AM – 5 PM

It doesn’t matter if you’re using clay, plaster, concrete or some other media, many sculptures need some type of inner structure to help them stand rigid: a skeleton; an armature. Several different construction methods will be demonstrated to address the needs of sculptures in different scale and media. Wire, rebar, other metals, and foam will be some of the basic materials presented Monday morning. The balance of the workshop is for you to work on an armature for a project that will be completed on your own. Welding will be discussed but not used in this workshop.

CONCRETE CAMP II: YARD ART
Dates: July 22 - 26 2009
Workshop Fee: $600 Materials Fee: $125 Limit: 8
Wednesday – Sunday, 9AM – 5PM

Folk art environments have been a rich source of inspiration for Hunter’s artwork and concrete forming processes. This intensive, week-long workshop is designed to expose you to a wide variety of methods used to form concrete. Three hands-on projects will give you some basic skills to start building your own enchanted garden. You will build simple armatures using non-welded connections, carve a hypertufa planter, and make a unique birdbath. Afternoon presentations on additional techniques, artists and their inspiration will add to the workshop experience. Participants are encouraged to bring images to share and ideas to discuss.

MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Date: September 11, 12, 13 2009
Workshop Fee: $250 Materials Fee: $75 Limit 10
Friday Evening 7PM – 9PM Saturday 9AM – 5PM Sunday 10AM – 3PM …
And, if needed, additional studio time Saturday evening.

Bring the ancient art of mosaic into the present as you design and create a mosaic planter or small wall panel. You will learn how to cut and form ceramic mosaic materials, choose the correct adhesive, grout, and finish you piece. All materials will be provided. Designing for mosaics will be presented the first evening. While resource books and materials are available, participants are encouraged to bring ideas and images with them. If you have made a concrete form in a previous workshop, you may bring it to mosaic. Note: There may an additional charge for tile on larger pieces.

Sherri has been able to concentrate on creating large scale public sculpture since moving to Bell Buckle, TN in 1994. Her work is included in numerous publications and private collections, and can be viewed publicly at the TN State Welcome Center at Tiftonia, the Nashville International Airport, Oasis Center on Music row and "Rain Forest Treasures," located in the children's courtyard of the new Memphis Shelby County Public Library. Hunter is the author of "Making Concrete Garden Ornaments." and "Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden"

Click Here for More Info on Classes

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INSTITUTE OF MOSAIC ART
CONCRETE FORMS
Lightweight Concrete Sculpture for Mosaic
Instructor: Tracy Broback
2007 Dates: October 6&7 10am-4pm
2008 Dates: January 12&13, March 15&16 10am-4pm

Don't wait for the right exterior substrate to appear for your mosaic. Create it yourself! In this two day workshop sculpture and mosaic artist Tracy Broback, will teach students how to use hot wire tools to easily sculpt lightweight forms out of Styrofoam. Students will then cover the forms with concrete and fiberglass mesh to create a sturdy, weather proof sculpture suitable for an exterior mosaic application.

Institute of Mosaic Art 3001 Chapman St. Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: 510/437-9899 Fax: 510/532-8546
info@instituteofmosaicart.com
delaine@mosaicstudiosupply.com
www.instituteofmosaicart.com
www.mosaicstudiosupply.com

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NOW AT BORDERLAND COMICS
TERRAIN BUILDING CLASSES

MAKE YOUR GAME A HOBBY
-SO YOU CAN PLAY EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN OPPONENT-
PAINT, BUILD, AND DESIGN YOUR OWN GAME TABLE
DEMONSTRATOR AND FELLOW GAMER : ??????

CLASSES START IN APRIL AND WILL CONTINUE TILL YOU STOP COMING
FOR DATE AND DETAILS CALL CHIP(904) 720-0774 
osohok@comcast.net
10230 ATLANTIC BLVD, #11
JACKSONVILLE FL

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Village Display Classes Throughout the Year
Classes are taught by Bryon Shroats, one of Department 56's very 
own village display designers. Classes range from beginner to expert.
To schedule a spot in the classroom call 
708-403-0056 
9925 W 143rd Street
Orland Park, IL 90462

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Demonstrator Pam Wyllie
Oct 14 Halloween Class 1:00 p.m. 
Sept 6 11-12:30
1:30-3:00

How to set up your Christmas and Holiday Displays
Nov 1 
11-12:30
1:30-300 

European Imports & Gifts
(847)967-5253 or (800)227-8670
Oak Mill Mall
7900 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles  Il 60714
www.europeanimports.com

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 SEPT 8TH 2007:  WHAT'S NEW AT MILLIES EVENT 
HOT WIRE FOAM FACTORY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT 56 VILLAGE DEMO ALL DAY

SEPT 27th Halloween Event, demonstations all day   
Ahwatukee Plaza, Phoenix AZ
For more information call: 480-893-3777
www.millieshallmark.com

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Ongoing Events Listed on Their Website
http://www.goldgoose.com/main.cfm?action=events
GOLDEN GOOSE (R)
302 MILL ST, OCCOQUAN, VA 22125    
(703)494-4964
(703)580-6664
info@goldgoose.com
    GOLDGOOSE.COM

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Ken Shirley is conducting a three-hour seminar at the store
Saturday, September 10th, 2007 from 11AM to 2PM 
using the Hot Wire Foam Factory Tools. 
This is the third annual seminar with over 100 in attendance.

2801 EUBANK BLVD. NE  SUITE R
ALBUQUERQUE NM 1-800-945-0020 
kenpatshirley@comcast.net 
http://www.lorries.com/catalog/default.php

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Dept. 56 Team Dates for 2007:
Saturdays, October 13, 20, 27 Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Kathy Hickinbotham
Salem Creek, Inc.
694 Hanes Mall Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 760-1717

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CREATING INCREDIBLE VILLAGE DISPLAYS WITH STYROFOAM CARVING & SCULPTING
Sunday, October 14th, 2007 - 2:00 PM
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS STORE
923 Front Street, Conway, AR 72032 (501) 548-6177

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS STORE will host an exclusive demonstration revealing the secrets of STYROFOAM carving and sculpting from one of most talented Christmas village artists. If you love our Department 56 village displays, you won't want to miss this event -- all the secrets of crafting these amazing scenes will be revealed by the master artist who created the village displays for A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS STORE. Mr. Harold Hand, the celebrated Dallas-based designer, will come to A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS STORE for this exclusive event. You have probably seen his work featured in Southern Accents, Rosie, O Magazine, Dallas Homes, or the Dallas Morning News, amongst other publications and broadcasts. Space will be extremely limited, so we highly recommend making reservations. Please call our store at (501) 548-6177 or stop by our store.
www.averymerrychristmasstore.com

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The Compleat Sculptor
www.sculpt.com

Ongoing Foam Sculpting Classes.
Have a group that would like a class on a particular topic?
In house or at your location, TCS offers custom classes.

Phone 800-9-SCULPT Or 212-243-6074
90 Vandam Street
New York NY 10013