INTERMEDIATE MOSAIC CLASSES WITH HELEN BODYCOMB

Helen Bodycomb is one of Australia’s foremost teachers and contemporary practitioners of Mosaic. She has post graduate qualifications in fine art and has undertaken mosaic training in both Australia and Italy (at the world renowned Scuola di Mosaicisti del Friuli). Helen has been a full time Mosaicist for 12 years and is regarded as an authority on the contemporary application of this exciting and ancient medium.

Following the popularity and success of the three technique based workshops conducted in 2005, Helen will offer four short courses in 2006.  These will be held in early to mid 2006 before Helen commences an Artist-In-Residency at Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia in late 2006. The courses will be conducted at the Helen Bodycomb Mosaics (HBM) studio in Northcote, Melbourne.

The HBM studio is spacious and well equipped. It is easily accessible by car and by public transport and is located about 10 minutes from the Melbourne CBD.

Class numbers will be strictly limited to only 8 per class. Please note that classes filled quickly last year, so if you don’t want to miss out, don’t leave it too long to register your interest.

To be sent an enrolment form and further information please emal  Anna Kleskovic.

Sme comments from previous students:

“A great course – good food and good fun – thanks” 
“Had a thoroughly great time” 
“Very enjoyable, very inspiring and informative” 
“Helen’s relaxed attitude was very encouraging in allowing freedom to work at your own pace and style, yet she was always available for her guidance and tuition” 
“Yes, had a wonderful time, Helen’s patience and explanations were very clear”

Direct lay onto Fibreglass mesh - Spilimbergo (Italian) method  (mid week)
The direct lay onto fibreglass mesh method uses a flexible adhesive, allowing for off-site construction of mosaics of any scale to be undertaken easily. Seamless joints and allowance for use of mixed media, resulting in a textured, un-grouted surface are just some of the benefits.
information session      Wed 5 Apr  (10am – 12.00 noon)
workshop 1                       Wed 19 Apr   (10am – 3.30pm)
workshop 2                    Thur 20 Apr   (10am – 3.30pm)
workshop 3 (final)         Wed 26 Apr   (10am – 3.30pm)

Casting Mosaic Pavers (weekends)
Learn to design and make a small Indirect Method mosaic to be rear cast as a hardy concrete paver.
information session     Sat 29 Apr   (10am – 12.00 noon)
workshop 1                      Sat 13 May   (10am –  4.30pm)
workshop 2                   Sun 14 May  (10am –  4.30pm)
workshop 3 (final)        Sat 20 May   (10am –  1.30pm)

Interpretation/replication of classical mosaics (weekends)
Learn how to observe laying techniques and tonal analysis from the Roman and Byzantine mosaic masters, to make your own classic mosaic.
information session     Sat 8 Jul      (12.00 noon – 3pm)
workshop 1                      Sun 23 Jul   (10am – 3.30pm)
workshop 2                   Sat 29 Jul    (10am – 3.30pm)
workshop 3 (final)        Sun 30 Jul   (10am – 2.30pm)