Online Learning Made Simple
This is the basic edition of Kasia’s popular Online Mosaic Owl Class. That said, its anything but basic.The class is oriented around a learning project designed to give the students a comprehensive understanding of Kasia’s stained glass mosaic process from start to finish. The Owl Design is simply used to aid in demonstrating the vast array of lessons and concepts. Plus it makes a lovely souvenir!
A complete beginner is able to easily follow along each part of the mosaic process while mastering this fun approach to glass mosaics while building a strong foundation in this versatile art form. But the class can be enjoyed by any level mosaic artist wanting to improve their glass cutting skills or to try a fresh approach to mosaics.
Create Substrates for Small/Medium Indoor Mosaic Projects
There are demos for how to create the owl silhouette substrate as well as an attractive rectangular substrate.
Learn which hanging hardware to use, how to attach it and how to treat the substrate as well as the edges to create a beautifully finished mosaic.
The Owl Project Templates Is Included In The Class
Kasia created this fun, whimsical design specifically with optimal learning in mind. are unique to Kasia’s classes. Learning is made easier and more fun when you know you’re working on a pattern that has yielded beautiful results over and over.
Mosaic Owls created by Kasia’s Students
Learn to Choose a Strong Color Palette
The class has an in-depth lesson on choosing your color palette. It explains how to examine a mosaic design to better approach what some peoples see as an intimidating part of mosaics, something that can sometimes keep folks from getting started. This is just one of the many supplementary color diagrams from that lesson. Kasia likes to uses imagery to help students understand the concepts she uses in her own mosaic art. So there are lots of color swatches in this lesson that don’t just address the glass but the grout as well.
Use Hand Tools to Precisely Cut Glass for Mosaics
The class includes tutorials, demos and practice exercises for how to work each of the 4 basic hand tools Kasia uses to create all of the fun glass shapes in her mosaic art. Additionally, Kasia demonstrates how to use the 4 different types of glass scoring tools popular among mosaic artists.
You only actually need two of the basic tools for precision glass cutting: a glass scoring tool and running pliers. But you do need a third tool the flathead tile nippers for creating small circles. This tool is also very handy for cleaning up any irregular glass edges.
Learn Precision Glass Cutting For Mosaics
Kasia designed the class project with teaching precision glass cutting in mind. She demonstrates how to create stencils, how to properly position and trace the shapes onto glass for optimal success in scoring and breaking. She includes not just do’s but also don’ts. Students get to see the techniques used practically and can follow along with their own project.
Kasia applies the same glass cutting theories to her non-template based mosaics. But the class project allows for learning through repetition which is ideal for learning any new skill and can be further applied outside of this class to any future project.
Arrange and Fit Glass Into a Mosaic Composition
The students work on top of the provided template. Kasia demonstrates arranging the glass, giving tips on how to get the best results. There is more to consider than one may realize. The taping method also know as the front-mounting technique will is covered in detail – this is a favorite technique with the students as it allows for more fluid work, there is no need to stop to glue one piece at a time and to interrupt the creative process.
The Front Mounting Technique For Glass Mosaics
Many beginners glue their mosaic projects one piece at a time. This can be very tedious, messy and interruptible to the creative process. The front mounting technique for stained glass mosaics, more commonly known as the tape method, makes the whole mosaic process much more enjoyable and less time consuming. You get to work on your mosaic without the pressure of gluing as you work. This technique also allows you to change your mind and to edit your project as you make progress.
Glue A Taped Mosaic in One Step
Learn how to transfer the taped mosaic onto substrate for gluing. For a project this size, it quick, clean and easy! No more gluing one piece at a time =)
Grout Your Mosaic for a Beautiful, Finished Look
Learn about choosing your grout and how to grout your project.
BONUS: Interact with Students from All Over the World
What You’ll Need to Get Started
Please take a look at the Free Preview of the Needed Materials in the Table Contents of the Class – this is near the bottom of this page. There is a complete outline of suggested materials and tools you will need to create and indoor project. Included are some links to the harder to find items. There is a separate resource list visible only to the online students.
How to Register
This 3 minute video will walk you through setting up a student account and class registration. The video uses the Extended Edition Class as an example but the same registration process applies to all classes on this website. Remember to save your username and password as that is your key to the class.
Once you register for the class and your order is processed by Kasia Mosaics, you will receive a Welcome Email as well as an invite to the class facebook group page. Both will be emailed to the email address associated with the paypal account used to purchase the class. If you would like this info to be sent to a different address, please notify us after you register.
The Class Table of Contents
The class material is documented in detail and is divided into parts and lectures that consist of videos, supplementary written lessons and photos. Students are encouraged to first follow the class in the order of the Sections and Lessons for best results and upon completion to refer back to specific lessons for refreshment. The class project template ias well as the bonus template are also included as a pdf downloads.
For Those Who Decide to Join My Online Learning Community – Welcome!
I am so happy that you have chosen me as your mosaic teacher. I have so much to share with you and am so excited to be a part of your mosaic journey. Let me say a quick hello and then lets get started!
Once you enter the class, take a few minutes to click around to get familiar with the format. Look to the right at the drop down class menu which is made up of ‘Parts‘ and ‘Lectures‘. Clicking each ‘Part‘ will expand it into a series of ‘Lectures‘ which you can click on, one by one, as you learn.
I hope that you will enjoy the class, the lessons I’ve prepared for you, the owl design I’ve include in this class as well as our interactive facebook group page where students from ALL of my classes meet and interact. Most of all, I hope that you will learn a lot, create beautiful mosaic flowers and are inspired to continue creating your own mosaics following the class!
Thank You,
Kasia
Introductory Video of What You’ll Need for an Indoor Project
This short video introduces the materials and tools needed to complete a class project for indoor display. A list of materials follows below. .
What You’ll Need to Get Started.
Before getting started please review the list of tools and materials you’ll need to complete the class project. Included are some links to the items you may not be familiar with. There are also approximate costs to help you prepare for your shopping spree!
Templates
Materials – MDF, Glass, Adhesive and Grout
- $15 – 2ft x 4ft mdf board that can be cut down to size for a few class projects (ready substrates can be purchased via the Kasia Mosaics Website at an additional cost)
- $50 – Stained Glass. If you are unfamiliar with glass, choosing a Glass Pack in a variety of color palettes can be a great option, many are in the $50 range (each sheet is usually 8″x8″ but double check before ordering). For beginners I recommend Spectrum Glass made by Ocean Side Glass from the these two families: Streaky and Wispy and/or Pearl & Crystal Opal (approx. price per sq ft is $8-13 depending on the color) Choosing 4-5 colors will be a good start. You can also check for cheaper glass at a hobby art store.
- $12+ – adhesive: Weldbond and a craft brush for application
- $10+ – grout (I use the Polyblend #60 Sanded Charcoal Grout from Home Depot)
- $5-$25 – tape (heavy duty shipping tape or the more expensive front mounting mosaic tape)
Glass Cutting Tools
Tool Costs are in US Dollars and approximations to give you an idea of the cost. Prices will vary depending on brand and quality. Cheaper tools may be purchased at a hobby store. Shipping costs are not included if you will be purchasing online. ($70 if you find good deals – may be less or more)
- $30-$40 – A top quality glass scoring tool from the Toyo Brand – some options are: Pencil Grip, Thomas Grip, Pistol Grip or Custom Grip (Studio-Pro Brand Pencil Grip Cutter is $20) Other cheaper options may be found in a hobby store.
- $10-$15 – Running Pliers
- $15-$20 – Flathead Tile Nipper
- $25-$35 – Wheeled Nippers (optional tool, not needed to get started but nice to have) Leponitt Brand is pretty good but others will do the job fine.
Other Materials
Here are miscellaneous materials you may already have or can acquire more easily.
- a black and/or sliver sharpie
- pencil and eraser
- an exacto knife, box cutter or scissors and a cutting-matt
- board paper, tracing paper and glue stick
- good quality clear packing tape
- blue painter’s tape
- a soft surface material to cut on (some popular choices are 1/8″ foam mat, homasote board, short carpet, cushion paper (I use indented kraft paper that comes with my glass order)
- disposable plastic mixing container (used yogurt containers are great)
- rubber gloves
- eye protection
- dust mask
- tarp or newspaper
- towels/rags
- hand broom and dustpan as well as broom and dustpan
