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Introduction to Mosaic Sculpture

ART-40385

10 WEEKS | IN-CLASS | SPRING & FALL QUARTERS

Learn basic mosaic skills and advanced techniques to create 3-dimensional constructions and mosaic surfaces in relief. Create unique artwork for your home, garden, patio, or community. This class includes demonstrations, lectures and hands-on experience with a focus on 3-D construction techniques, finding and selecting the right materials, preparing and setting tesserae and grouting. Students will concentrate on a free-standing sculpture inspired by the work of Niki de St. Phalle suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Quarters Offered: Spring, Fall | In-Class
Course Fee: $350
Course Length: 10 weeks
Prerequisite: None
Note: Elective course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate. 

Materials: Bring a sketch pad and pencils to the first class.
Materials Cost: $70 paid directly to the instructor at first class meeting. (Students may choose to purchase additional materials and their own tools from a variety of resources provided in class).

Course Information

In-Person
3.00 units
$350.00

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This course applies to these programs

Art and the Creative Process

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Section ID:

193989

Class type:

This is a traditional classroom setting.

All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/27/2025
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No visitors permitted

Note:

FIELD TRIP: October 4 | Saturday | 9:00am-12:00pm

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
9/20/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
9/27/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
10/4/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
10/11/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
10/18/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
10/25/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
11/1/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
11/8/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
11/15/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
11/22/2025 Sat 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 312, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
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Instructor: Catherine Sparks, BFA (Colorado State University)

Catherine Sparks, BFA (Colorado State University)

Artist all her life and a well-rounded background in most visual art forms, and a Society of American Mosaic Artists member

Cathy Sparks teaches Introduction to Mosaic Art and Introduction to Mosaic Sculpture for the Professional Certificate in Art & the Creative Process. Cathy has been an artist all her life and has a well-rounded background in most visual art forms. She has taught art to students of all ages including developmentally disabled adults at St. Madeline Sophie's Center. She is a member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association and the Society of American Mosaic Artists.
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