Mosaic classes in San Salvador
Experience the joys of glass art and explore your talents with Vitrales by Margarita Llort mosaic classes. Make your own pieces while learning an ancient art form whose traces have appeared in many different cultures across time.
The history of Mosaic
The word mosaic comes from the Latin mosaĭcum, which means muse. The oldest mosaics—of Mesopotamia—date from 3800 BC. The Greeks and Romans also cultivated this technique. The mosaics made by Egyptians were found in the best condition, and the reason is that they were made of glass. Its advantage over other materials lies in its quality and durability, guaranteeing brightness and color regardless of its thickness. It’s very uncommon to see wear or discoloration on glass.
Mosaic is made by joining together small pieces of different shapes and colors of stone, ceramic, glass, or other materials, which are glued together with cement or adhesives. You can create paintings or cover furniture and decorative items, as well as walls, floors, water fountains, etc. You can also develop large-scale works made of mosaic, as seen in urban constructions.
Participate in our annual student exhibition held in December and win prizes to help you continue working on this beautiful art form.
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In addition to being a great source of inspiration, our mosaic classes are beneficial when it comes to releasing stress.
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In our mosaic classes, you will learn to design, cut, combine different colors, polish, paste, and set the materials.
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Professor / Instructor: your classes will be led by our beloved professor Elías Martínez, a local artisan specializing in glass art, who has developed and perfected the mosaic technique at our company since 2005.
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Duration: each class lasts 3 hours.
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Modalities: we offer free courses, and you can join whenever you want. Each student works on their own projects according to their preferences and tastes, carefully guided by Professor Elías.
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We also offer group classes for colleges, universities, or companies.
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Age of students: from 8 years onwards.
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Next start dates: January 8, 2020.
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Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Group classes: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Advance booking is mandatory.
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Class price: each class costs $7 and includes renting the tools and materials you will need to work on your mosaic.
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Starter kit price: options starting at $16.50. You can choose from a variety of small project kits to start your mosaic classes. These include all the extra materials and finishes, and you can take yours home to decorate your home spaces or to give away.
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Payment methods: participants are required to pay in cash. You can also purchase tools, materials, and kits with a payment method of your choice to continue to expand your creativity at home.
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