Classes for winter 2009 and spring 2010 are now forming.  Create your own class with a group of 3 or more.  Private lessons are also offered.  Email Maralynn Maltz for details:  maltz3@comcast.net

Mosaics in the Morning 
Date: January 22, 29, February 5, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $60 plus $15 for supplies (all supplies and tooling provided)
Place: Keizer Art Association, 2nd floor of the Keizer Heritage Center (handicap elevator available), 980 Chemawa Rd., Keizer, OR 97303
How to Register: Register online at www.KeizerArts.org or call 503-390-3010 or email: keizerarts@gmail.com or call Carol Harris at 503-363-5667.

This hands-on mosaics class is beginner friendly but students with prior experience can enjoy applying their skills to a new and more complex project. Come create a 10” X 11” mosaic that can be used as a mirror frame, wall hanging, or small tabletop. We will use the direct method setting technique and will work with ceramic and porcelain tiles, broken dishes, and glass marbles. You will design your own mosaic piece, cut and nip tiles, learn about design and opus, set your tesserae with the appropriate adhesive, and finally grout. All materials and tooling are provided. And, if you want to work independently after class on your project, you can bring a lunch and stay for “open studio” hours from 1-4 p.m. 

Balls, Balls, and more Balls (mosaic that is)
Date: April 16, 23, 30 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $50 plus $20 for supplies (all supplies and tooling provided)
Place: Keizer Art Association, 2nd floor of the Keizer Heritage Center (handicap elevator available), 980 Chemawa Rd., Keizer, OR 97303
How to Register: Register online at www.KeizerArts.org or call 503-390-3010 or email: keizerarts@gmail.com or call Carol Harris at 503-363-5667.

It is spring and time to brighten up your home or garden. Mosaic balls are a hot home décor or garden item. They can be elegant or whimsical; perched upon a pillar candle holder, floating in a water tub, or set in the garden amongst flowers and plants. Yes, these balls really float! In this class you will make 3 small, 2 medium, or 1 large mosaic ball. No mosaic experience necessary but students with experience will equally enjoy this creative and unique class. You will learn how to cut and nip your tiles, glass marbles, or other objects, set tesserae onto a rounded surface, use adhesives appropriate for interior or exterior use, and grout. All materials and tooling are provided. And, if you want to work independently after class on your project, you can bring a lunch and stay for “open studio” hours from 1-4 p.m. 

Currents Gallery, downtown McMinnville Maralynn has been invited to show her my mosaic work at Currents Gallery in McMinnville. The gallery is located at 532 NE Third Street. Phone is 503-435-1316. They are open daily 11-6, Sundays 11-5 and closed Sundays. Website is: www.currentsgallery.com

Willamette Valley Vineyards Wine Center, downtown McMinnville Maralynn’s salvaged granite and river rock mirror frame titled "Bedrock" is now showing at the brand new Willamette Valley Vineyards Wine Center, 300 NE Third Street in downtown McMinnville. The wine tasting center opened November 21 and features a sustainable setting. Tables, benches, and counters are made of reclaimed wood. The massive and beautiful granite serving bar is also re-purposed. The center has a very elegant yet rustic feel and “Bedrock” really fits the scene beautifully. “Bedrock” is available for purchase.

Boccherinis Coffee & Tea House in Albany  Boccherinis Coffee and Tea House, 208 1st Ave. W., Albany has re-opened and is featuring Maralynn’s broken china mosaic mirror frame titled “C-R-A-S-H”.  Hours at Boccherinis are Monday – Saturday, 7am – 4 pm and their phone number is 541-928-8910.

11th Annual Salem Art Association Clay Ball Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Salem Conference Center Maralynn Maltz is one of 10 distinguished regional ceramic artists invited to donate a unique "clay ball" that will be used in a drawing to raise funds for SAA.   Go to www.salemart.org for details about the Clay Ball