Puerto Vallarta Artist Retreat and Workshops

Feb 26 to March 3, 2012

Wouterina (Riana) de Raad

This workshop focuses on Life-size mosaic covered concrete sculpture
in the tradition of American outdoor Folk Art.

Participants will be creating a multi layered metal form that will be covered with cement, after which you will learn the basic skills
of mosaic tiling.

There will be demonstrations on how to cut and shape metal lathe into sculptural forms and how and when to reinforce large structures. There will also be demonstrations on various cementing and grouting techniques, how to use pigments and what materials to use for sub-0 temperatures.

I will be teaching my own unique techniques and knowledge of working in this media since 1988.

With my technique, I will teach you how to create concrete environments without any welding. With this knowledge you can create benches in any shape you like and that can seat as many people as you want. Also this knowlegde will allow you to create outdoor adobe style fire places, fences and arches that light up. Aside from life size sculptures you will learn technique for birdbaths and other smaller objects.

Raina Workshop

My sculptures are known for their own unique style, partly because I use pebbles, recycled and found objects along with ceramics and glass. Therefore I would like to take you to some of my favorite spots in and around Puerto Vallarta in search of treasures. Bring an extra bag, or leave some room in your suitcase to bring your concrete mosaic sculpture home. Please bring enough tiling material to cover one and a half square feet.

Please visit my website for more details , www.concretemosaicsculpture.com, go to FAQS for most frequent asked Questions, to see students work in Puerto Vallarta, go to work in progress, any more questions, please contact me at,

Hope to see you there!

Riana workshop
2010 students not only made their own mosaic sculpture to take home,
this bench was made for the Hacienda.

Workshop cost:
$1350 includes 5 days of instruction, 6 nights of lodging, breakfast and lunch on workshop days.
Based on double occupancy.
Trip insurance is strongly advised.

NOTE:
Save your tool receipts in case you bought the wrong tools, and please start thinking about
something to make that will fit in your suitcase, go to my website and check the
planters, under Galleries,or go to student work in progress.

Visit Riana's Website
www.concretemosaicsculpture.com

For information and reservations
contact Sam @

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