I have been asked to teach a parent/child Mosaic class (actually middle
school kids with any adult). It will be four sessions (2 hours each) and it
has a sizeable supply budget (about $20.00 per)...
I am looking for suggestions- I am thinking about having them design and
make mirrors with mosaic frames but I am not locked into this. My thought
was to use a piece of water resistant masonite or plywood - mount the mirror
on the board and apply the mosaic pieces around. I am considering purchasing
some tiles but also thinking about having the students make some tiles from
low fire white or red clay. They could apply underglaze to the tiles
(leatherhard) and perhaps I would glaze them with a clear glaze after a
bisque. (Has anyone done this in a single fire process?)
As for the purchased mosaic pieces - any suggestions? I am considering using
bath or flooring ceramic tiles which students would break (Inside a bag)
but wondering how dangerous this is for middleschoolers? (I have done this
on my own but not with kids...)
Any help would be appreciated!
