Classes for 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

Beginning Mosaics (2 day workshop)
Dates & Times: Friday April 9, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. & Monday April 12, 10a.m.-12:30p.m.
Place: Currents Gallery, 532 NE Third St., McMinnville, OR 97128
www.currentsgallery.com, 503-435-1316
Register direct with Currents Gallery
Fee: $65 + $15 supply fee

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. 

Balls, Balls, and more Balls (mosaic that is)
Date: April 16, 23, 30 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Keizer Art Association
980 Chemawa Rd. NE , Keizer, OR 97303
503-390-3010
www.keizerarts.org
Please sign up direct with Keizer Art Association. Let me know if you have any questions or problems (maltz3@comcast.net)
Fee: $50 plus $20 for supplies (all supplies and tooling provided)

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. 

Mosaic Garden Balls (2 day workshop)
Dates & Times: Sunday, April 18, noon – 4p.m. and Sunday, April 25, 1p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: Currents Gallery, 532 NE Third St., McMinnville, OR 97128
www.currentsgallery.com, 503-435-1316
Register direct with Currents Gallery
Fee: $65 + $20 supply fee

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; floating in a water tub, set in the garden amongst flowers or perched upon a pillar candleholder. 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, crockery, 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.

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.