Courses and Workshops

We want to promote your workshops and courses

If you are MAC/AMC member and you would like to advertise your upcoming mosaic workshop or course on this page, please email the information to Valerie Brownell at valerieabrownell@gmail.com. Include dates, location, cost and a decription of the workshop.

Stained Glass House Numbers Course

Where: Haliburton School of Art and Design, 297 College Dr, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

When: May 5 - 9, 2025. Registration opens March 3rd.

Instructor: Pippa Beck, https://www.instagram.com/pippabeckmosaics/

About: It’s a 5-day intensive, beginner-friendly course. In this project-based beginner/intermediate mosaic course, students will design and create a beautiful house number using stained glass on cement board. Students will learn the basics of mosaic design, cutting techniques, as well as using mortar and grout. The finished product is 8” x 13” and ready to stand up to everything that Mother Nature throws at it.

Cost: $494.01 plus $55.00 materials fee

To Register or for more information: https://flemingcollege.ca/school/haliburton-school-of-art-and-design

The Ancient Art of Mosaics with a Modern Twist

Where: Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts, 113 Kam Lake Rd, Yellowknife, NT

When: June 6 -8, 2025 June 6: 7-9 pm, June 7 & 8: 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: Valerie Brownell https://www.valeriebrownellmosaics

About: Students will learn traditional techniques of ungrouted mosaics while using both traditional and contemporary materials. We will cover mosaic design, materials choices and cutting techniques. We will also discuss the importance of andamento or the flow of the mosaic.

Time will be spent allowing each student to try using the hammer and hardie, which are the traditional tools used to cut stone and smalti (the traditional glass used in mosaics).

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and people with some mosaic experience.

Cost: $337.00

To Register or for more information: https://ykguild.nt.ca/Mixed-Media-Classes

Registration closes May23, 2025

Calling all Mosaic Teachers and Speakers!

The Mosaic Artists of Canada (MAC/AMC) is thrilled to announce its 5th Juried National Exhibition, taking place at the Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke (west end of Toronto, Ontario). The theme for this year’s exhibition is UNITY, running from August 5th to September 21st, 2025.

To enrich the experience, we are offering workshops and artist talks during the exhibition on the following dates :

  • September 12th, 2025 Artist’s Presentations

  • September 13th to 14th, 2025 Workshops

 

Available hours for studio spaces (accommodating 8 to 20 students) are as follows:

Saturday the 13th: 9 to 4:30 workshops

Sunday the 14th : 9 to 4:30 workshops


Please specify your preferred time slot in your proposal.

Workshop Proposal Submission

Please send in your proposal to : patriziambrasch@gmail.com

We invite mosaic artists and teachers to submit their workshop proposals. The MAC/AMC Exhibition Committee is looking for diverse styles and techniques to provide an engaging and educational experience for attendees.

Submission Requirements

Your workshop proposal should include:

  1. Artist CV and Biography

  2. Workshop/ Course Title

  3. Description of the Course/Workshop (Including project details)

  4. Minimum and Maximum Number of Students

  5. List of Materials and Tools Required/Provided

    • Specify what will be included.

    • For out-of-town teachers, list any support needed (tools, materials, etc.).

  6. Age Group of Participants

  7. Skill Level of Class (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

  8. Cost Per Student in Canadian funds

    • MAC/AMC will add a 30% fee to cover studio rental, advertising, and registration.

  9. Teaching Language

  10. Workshop Duration (Half day, full day, or two days)

  11. Photographs of the Proposed Project

  12. Special or Additional Needs

 

Artist Talks

"We are inviting artists to share their knowledge and passion for mosaics through engaging talks and presentations as part of the exhibition program. While we are unable to offer monetary compensation, this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your expertise, connect with a community of art enthusiasts, and gain exposure through MAC/AMC’s promotional efforts."

Artist Talk Submission Requirements

Please include the following:

  1. Artist CV and Biography

  2. Presentation Title

  3. Presentation description

  4. Duration of the presentation

  5. Technical Needs (e.g., projector, sound system, etc.)

  6. Language of Presentation

 

Important Deadlines

●       Proposal Submission Deadline: ___January 24th to February 22nd_______

●       Selection Notification: ___February 25th_______

The MAC/AMC Exhibition Committee will review all submissions and notify selected instructors and speakers by the above date.

What MAC Offers:

●       Studio Space at Neilson Park Creative Centre

●       Registration Handling: Students pay a 50% deposit, and MAC/AMC will pay instructors directly.(for workshops only)

●       Advertising: Workshops and Artist Talks  will be promoted on the MAC/AMC website and social media platforms.

●       Support: Bilingual (French/English) assistance during workshops if required.

For more information please contact the MAC/AMC exhibition committee at

patriziambrasch@gmail.com

 

You can visit the following websites for MAC/AMC and the Neilson Park Creative Centre for an overview.

https://www.mosaicartistsofcanada.com/

https://www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com/

 

We look forward to receiving your proposals and celebrating the art of mosaics together!

Submit your proposal today!