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Forest Fire

Friday-Sunday, March 10-12, 2023
Lithia Loft in downtown Ashland, Oregon

Whether you have no experience or an abundance with making mosaics, my methods will be new and challenging. As far as I know, no one in the US teaches the direct and double reverse methods that I teach. 

The workshop will begin with a demonstration of my direct and double reverse techniques and thought processes for creating realistic mosaics. Also, I will share how I choose and manipulate images; select glass based on patterns, value and context; and I how cut and place glass. My overarching goal is to work with each individual participant's skills and disposition to enrich their experience. We will assess your work as you progress, using your phone camera and viewing images in grayscale. You will create an 8 x 10 inches indoor wall hanging - but, not your masterpiece. 

Forget about grouting, grinding, digging out bad areas, breathing dust and fumes, getting sticky fingers, and andemento! Instead, concentrate on values and essential details, underpainting and layering.

Framing options will be discussed.

Tentative: 8 am - 6 pm (10 hours/day). It may be possible to end later.

$500. Fully refundable up to 30 days before. 50% refundable up to February 24, 2023; no refunds thereafter.

Materials provided: Stained glass, Skeewbacker substrate + hanging hardware, wood frame, adhesive, poster, 

Participants bring: wheeled glass cutter, glass scorer, tweezers, grozer pliers, glass scorer, safety glasses, camera (phone camera is perfect), sense of adventure and walking shoes (if you want to check out the local restaurants, attend a play, walk nearby trails, rent a bike, etc.). Consider bringing a small desktop lamp.

 

 

The 3 images above are the choices of images that I will offer. You are welcome to bring your own image; however, if the color palette differs from these images, then bring your own glass.

Note: Lithia Loft is located on the 2nd floor. You must be able to climb steps with assistance; there is no elevator.

 

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Get Real - Mosaic Workshop

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John D. Sollinger, Ph.D.Mosaic Artist | Educator | Biologist | Ashland, Oregon, USAProfessional SummaryAward-winning mosaic artist and former biology professor known for integrating scientific precision withartistic expression. Internationally recognized for innovative techniques, especially the "fluid double reverse"method. Proven record of success in exhibitions, residencies, workshops, and publications. Skilledcommunicator and juror with a passion for education and cross-disciplinary creativity.EducationPh.D., Genetics - Oregon State University, 1995B.S., Forestry - Michigan Technological University, 1977Postdoctoral Fellowships - Carleton College, MN (1993-1999)Selected Honors & Awards- Best in Show, Mosaic Art International - RADIANCE- Grand Prize, Uroboros "Great American Landscapes" - SNOWFELL- Best of Show, Water, Colors of Humanity - SNOWFELL- Cover Feature, Mosaic Art Today - RADIANCE- Honorable Mention, The Artist's Magazine - OLD GROWTH- Special Recognition, Light Space & Time - TWO TUFTS OF PHOENIX DOWNExhibitions (Selected)International:- Ravenna-Mosaico, Italy - BROOKSIDE, OF EDEN, SNOWFELL- CMA2, USA - WILDFIRE (2024)- Gaziantep Museum, Turkey - FORESHADOW, FIREFIGHTNational & Regional:- Mosaic Art International (multiple years)- Delphi Glass Festival - FORGET-ME-NOT FOR LOVE ALONE- Artprize - SNOWFELL, DAPPLED RADIANCE- Royal Nebeker Gallery, OR - TWO TUFTS OF PHOENIX DOWN- Liberty Arts, CA - OLD GROWTH, ASTIR- Ciel Gallery, NC - OF EDEN, RADIANCEJohn D. Sollinger, Ph.D.Mosaic Artist | Educator | Biologist | Ashland, Oregon, USATeaching & WorkshopsInternational: UK (BAMM), Ireland, France, Israel, Germany, NetherlandsNational: Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Tennessee, TexasResidencies: Olive Stack Gallery, Ireland (4x: 2017-2025), Uroboros Glass, OR (2016), Crater Lake NationalPark, OR (2013)Speaking Engagements- Keynote, British Association of Modern Mosaicists (2018)- MAANZ (Australia), AIMC (Italy), Gaziantep (Turkey)- Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA), USA- Contemporary Mosaic Art Summit, OregonJuror Experience- CMA2 Exhibition, Eugene, OR (2024)- BAMM, UK (2018)- Olive Stack Gallery, Ireland (2018)- CMA Summit, USA (2014-2017)Publications & FeaturesMosaic Art Today, The Artist's Magazine, Grout, Mosaique, Addicted to Glass. Featured artist in French,Russian, British, and American publications. Interviewed on Jefferson Public Radio, featured in Mail Tribune.Professional AffiliationsBAMM, MAANZ, AIMC (Board of Auditors), SAMA, CMA, CMA2Previous Academic PositionBiology Faculty, Southern Oregon University (2000-2012)Courses taught: Developmental Biology, General Biology, First Year ExperienceArtistic TechniquesSpecialization in fluid double reverse and wet/dry direct mosaic methods. Works primarily in ungroutedglass-on-glass mosaic for indoor display. Known for fine gradation, botanical realism, and illusion of depth.

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