MAY DAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS  -  SATURDAY MAY 6  -  11AM TO 4PM

Come on out to Everhart Park in West Chester (at the west end of Miner Street). 
The weather will be beautiful! 
Piece of Mind Mosaics will be there with some exciting new work. 
Stop by and say hello!  Love to see you!

Daily Local News!

Daily Local News article and video!
From yesterday's Daily Local News:

http://www.dailylocal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/misc?url=%2Fmisc%2Fvideos%2Flife.pbs

Violin #2 completed; Upcoming show

Appalachian Fall Violin just completed...winter and summer next once I find some more violins!

Come on out on Sunday May 6 to the May Day Festival in West Chester.  I'll be there with my booth.  Everhart Park - 100 South Brandywine Street, West Chester PA 19382.  11am to 4pm.

New Violin in Progress & Classes!

I don't usually post photos of works in progress, but this one may be shown in the Daily Local newspaper this week.  There will be an article coming out Thursday, April 5 about my violins and the Painted Violin project for the Community Music School with photos of me with this violin and the one at the Kimmel Center.  This is the second in a series of Four Seasons on Violins.  Winter and Summer are coming next but I am still in need of another violin or two.  Please contact me if you have an old violin you would like to donate to the cause!  This violin will be on display at Beam's Music in Frazer later this month.

Upcoming Classes:

Flex Class - Found object mosaics using the direct method.  Saturday, April 14 9am - 5pm and Sunday, April 15 9 am - noon or Saturday, April 21 9 am - noon at my home studio near Downingtown.  Bring Found objects you would like to use or if you have an object you would like to use as a base, bring that for the Found Object Mosaic classes. I have an assortment of ceramic tiles and mirrors as well. All other materials will be supplied. Class sizes are limited to 3 people, cost is $125.00 per person. 

**NEW** - Mosaics and Coffee for those who don't have much time!  Vitreous glass mosaic class using the indirect method at my home studio.  We'll have coffee, cappuccino, latte and make coasters (or house numbers) at the same time!  Saturday mornings, 9 am to noon.  July 14, 21, and 28.  All other materials will be supplied. Class sizes are limited to 3 people, cost is $100.00 per person. 

If you or someone you know is interested in a class, please let me know. I will also do one-on-one classes on a mutally agreeable schedule.  Please feel free to contact me with questions!  info@piece-of-mind-mosaics.com or (610) 942-4856.

Gallery School of Pottstown: 

SPIRIT ANIMAL MOSAIC (ages 13-17) with Amy Bruckner

Native American beliefs embrace the idea of animal guides with one totem animal that acts as the main guardian spirit. With this one animal a connection is shared, either through interest in the animal, characteristics, dreams, or other interaction. This animal guide offers power and wisdom to the individual when he or she conveys their respect and trust and are open to learning its lessons. This class will help students identify their spirit animal guide through a series of questions, and then design and create a mosaic with vitreous glass that honors their spirit animal. No previous mosaic experience necessary. There is a $10 material fee per student, payable to the instructor at the first class. SUMMER SESSION begins July 10. Class runs Fridays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for 4 weeks. $130 (member), $140 (non-member). Visit www.galleryonhigh.orgfor more information and to register.

ADULT SUMMER MOSAICS with Amy Bruckner

Learn the indirect method of creating beautiful mosaics with vitreous glass. Make a 6 inch by 8 inch house number or a set of 4 coasters. Suitable for beginners and for those with some experience as well.There is a $10 materials fee, payable to your instructor at the first class. SUMMER SESSION begins July 24. Class runs Tuesdays for 4 weeks from 10am-1pm. $110 (member), $120 (non-member). Visit www.galleryonhigh.org for more information and to register.

Finally got to visit the violin! The case is tucked back in the corner to the left of the main entrance. The staff there were great and very helpful - they didn't really know much about the violins but they are all on board now!

Visit the Violin at the Kimmel Center!

My mosaic violin made it's way to the main lobby of the Kimmel Center!  Oh happy day!

 

Classes and Pet Memorials!

I just finished this piece - a memorial for the dog that kept me company when I installed my first backsplash!  Higgins was a quiet presence, never a bother.  He was very supportive when I was almost in tears when a million pieces fell off one of the panels as I installed it.  But we got through it together and I learned how not to install a backsplash! 

I've since learned how to install panels so they don't look pieced together and so that pieces don't fall off during the installation - experience, experience, experience!

I love to teach people what I've learned so they don't have to learn the hard way!  

That said, I recently taught a class in my home studio and one of the participants blogged about the class experience.  See her blog on January 30 at www.pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com.

I think it's fair to say a good time was had by all.

I am now offering a series of flex classes that will be 1 and 1/2 days in duration and there will be an option to complete the class in a weekend or on two consecutive Saturdays. Everyone would attend the first Saturday and then could choose to complete the project the next day or the next Saturday. I know it is hard to schedule an entire weekend so hopefully, this will be a good alternative.  Classes will be offered the following dates:

• Series 1 – Found object mosaics using the direct method: Saturday, March 3 - 9am to 5pm AND Sunday, March 4 - 9am to 12 noon OR Saturday, March 10 - 9am to 12 noon.

• Series 2 – Vitreous glass mosaics using the indirect method: Saturday, March 24 - 9am to 5pm AND Sunday, March 25 - 9am to 12 noon OR Saturday, March 31 - 9am to 12 noon.

• Series 3 – Found object mosaics using the direct method: Saturday, April 14 - 9am to 5pm AND Sunday, April 15 - 9am to 12 noon OR Saturday, April 21 - 9am to 12 noon.

Bring Found objects you would like to use or if you have an object you would like to use as a base, bring that for the Found Object Mosaic classes. I have an assortment of ceramic tiles and mirrors as well. All other materials will be supplied.  Class sizes are limited to 3 people, cost is $125.00 per person.  If you or someone you know is interested in a class, please let me know. Please feel free to contact me with questions!

Amy Bruckner

Piece Of Mind Mosaics

info@piece-of-mind-mosaics.com

www.piece-of-mind-mosaics.com

(610) 942-4856