Boulder, Colorado July 12-13, 2014
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Upcoming Class
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Upcomimg Class
Boulder, Colorado August 9-10, 2014
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Kasia Mosaics Comes to Chicago!!!
CHICAGO AREA - Highland Park, IL
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CHICAGO AREA - Highland Park, IL
________________________________________________________________________________Summary: This will be a two day mosaic intensive where the student will create a 12" x 12" custom framed mosaic art piece while learning the whole mosaic process from start to finish. The class is limited to 4-5 students. No previous mosaic or drawing experience needed as Kasia will guide the students through the process and provide special flower templates for the projects. All the designs are created by Kasia with the intention to teach the use of repetitive shapes to create a successful mosaic while practicing cutting glass into curvy shapes - an essential skill in the kind of art Kasia creates. The designs are well suited for a beginner allowing him or her to complete the project during class time though each one can also be utilized by an intermediate student who chooses to put more detail into the design or to add their own flair.
Cost: $275 The price of the class covers all materials, use of all tools, additional templates to take home, an 11 page colorful pdf summarizing everything covered in class as well as lunch and refreshments during both days.
When:
October 4-5, 2014 (Sat 10am - 5pm with 1 hr lunch break and lunch provided, Sun 10am - 5pm with a 1 hr lunch break and lunch provided)
Where: Highland Park, IL (Private Residence - Address Available upon request via email or upon sign up) 25 miles north of Chicago
Please email Kasia with any questions: kpolkowska@gmail.com
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Wilderness Volunteers Auction
For the second year I am participating in the Wilderness Volunteers Action. "Wilderness Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 1997 to organize and promote volunteer service to America's wild lands. We work with public land agencies including the National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the US Fish and Wildlife Service" You can learn more about this organization by visiting their website: http://wildernessvolunteers.auctionanything.com/Home.taf
This year I am donating the above mosaic titled"Mountain View III". The mosaic depicts an abstract mountain scene in neutral colors with subtle purple accents. It is inset in a custom floating frame made with raw pine with a satin finish. With the frame the mosaic is 12" high, 9" wide and 1.5" deep. The mosaic is singed b on the back where it also has a hook for hanging.
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The auction ends on the 24th of March at 8pm. Click the link to see the listing for my mosaic where you can place you bid: http://wildernessvolunteers.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2878120
This year I am donating the above mosaic titled"Mountain View III". The mosaic depicts an abstract mountain scene in neutral colors with subtle purple accents. It is inset in a custom floating frame made with raw pine with a satin finish. With the frame the mosaic is 12" high, 9" wide and 1.5" deep. The mosaic is singed b on the back where it also has a hook for hanging.
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Nautic Spiral
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| Nautic Spiral, stained glass mosaic, 18" x 18", 2013 available for purchase |
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| Here is a shot of me figuring out my color palette alongside of the sketch I build the mosaic on. Initially I was going to use the purple for accents but as I began to work I decided that I wanted a purely aquatic feeling. |
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| some of the process ... here you can also see the tools I use to create all my mosaics with |
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| Here is a fun screen shot from Kyle editing the latest video of me creating the spiral mosaic The video is going to start with me cutting the first piece of glass up to the grouting so it should be pretty fun =) I'll post a link once its completed. |
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| a detail of the taped mosaics almost ready for gluing |
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Adriana's Owl
Below are a few shots of our process:
The visiting artist hard at work!
Progress!
Ready to grout!
She's a grouting machine!
Me and the little Artist =)
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Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail - Glacier National Park
This new mosaic is inspired by one of the hikes we did in Glacier National Park in Montana last summer. We combined the Ice Lake Trail with the Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail. On this 15 miler there were too many awe inspiring views to count. It was impossible to choose a favorite ... but emerging of the Ptarmigan Tunnel after 10 miles of pushing along, crossing our fingers not to run into a grizzly, yet kinda hoping to get a glimpse of one in the distance, trying to take in all the beauty of the lush and colorful, flower filled landscape, the final view of the Belly River Valley with the bright blue Elizabeth Lake appeared on the other side and it was so drastically different than everything leading up to it that it made the strongest impression on me. Still today it is as clear in my memory as if I was just there.
Hands down it is one of the best hikes I've ever done and would do again in a heartbeat. Don't miss it if you are planning a trip to the magic filled Glacier National Park.
Below are some of the process shots of this vast landcape mosaic coming to life in my little studio in the foothills of Boulder, CO.
The charcoal sketch I created to help me visualize and to feel the landscape before diving into choosing my glass.
Working on the sky - the light at the end of the tunnel becomes visible =)
As always this is my favorite part. Grouting really makes the mosaic finally come a live! Now we just have to frame it and it will be all ready to find a good home with someone who loves the mountains and mosaics as much or even more than I!
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Autumn Owl
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| Autumn Owl, stained glass mosaic, 22" x 17" (18" x 23.5" framed) 2014 Available for Sale |
The pumpkin head comes to life!
Now onto the corn-on-the-cob belly =)
Ready for for the next part!
Grouting.
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Ballerina Owl
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| Ballerina Owl, stained glass mosaic, 14.5"x10", 2014 ~SOLD contact kpolkowska@gmail.com to have a custom owl created |
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| before gluing |
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| grouting |
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Next Class - December13-14, 2014
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary: This will be a two day mosaic intensive where the student create a 17" mosaic owl while learning the basics of stained glass mosaics. This class will be limited to 4 students. No previous mosaic or drawing experience needed as Kasia will guide the students through the process and provides special owl templates she designed for the class. The designs are well suited for a beginner allowing him or her to complete the project during class time though each one can also be utilized by an intermediate student who chooses to put more detail into the design or to add their own flair.
Cost: $275 The price of the class covers all materials, a custom made 17" owl substrate, use of all tools, additional templates to take home, an 11 page colorful pdf summarizing everything covered in class as well as lunch and refreshments on both days.
Location: Kasia Mosaics Studio in the Foothills of Boulder, Colorado (6231 Fourmile Canyon Drive, Boulder, CO, 80302)
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday - Both Days 10am-5pm - December 13-14, 2014
This is the last Kasia Mosaics Class of the Year!
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Cost: $275 The price of the class covers all materials, a custom made 17" owl substrate, use of all tools, additional templates to take home, an 11 page colorful pdf summarizing everything covered in class as well as lunch and refreshments on both days.
Location: Kasia Mosaics Studio in the Foothills of Boulder, Colorado (6231 Fourmile Canyon Drive, Boulder, CO, 80302)
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday - Both Days 10am-5pm - December 13-14, 2014
This is the last Kasia Mosaics Class of the Year!
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Professor Plum, stained glass mosaic, 16.5"x10"X5/8" silhoutte on light weight mdf, 2014 by Kasia Polkowska ~available for salevia Indie-Go-Go
Below you can see some of the process shots I took while working on Professor Plum. All glass is hand cut and shaped by me.
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Barn Owl in Camoflauge Tights
Barn Owl In Camouflage Tights, 16.5"x7.5"x5/8" silhoutte, stained glass mosaic on mdf, 2014 available via Indie-Go-Go
Below are a few process shots of the making of this latest addition to my collection.
Sketching ...
Choosing Colors.
Friends =)
Grouting!
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2015 Kasia Mosaics US Tour - Nomad Artists Take the Show on the Road!
An artist and designer duo from Boulder, Colorado are setting out on a nomadic and artistic journey all through out the US. Kasia Polkowska and Kyle Cunniff are taking their love of mosaics on the road, bringing their highly demanded ‘Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop’ to many parts of the US which typically would not have access to this kind of opportunity.
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During the tour, they will teach workshops in over 30 states. In the course of a weekend, their students will gain the knowledge and confidence to independently continue their mosaic journey at home. Each student, no matter what level, will leave the class with a skillfully completed mosaic artwork sure to impress friends and family!
Living in Boulder for the last three years, this couple has seen their fair share of van living employed by the many climbers living at the foothills of the Rockies. These athletes enjoy the freedom of not being tied down and are able to follow the best climbing routes with the changing seasons. Hiking through the mountains, surrounded by inspirational beauty, Kasia had an epiphany, “Why can’t artists do the same?”
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During the tour, they will teach workshops in over 30 states. In the course of a weekend, their students will gain the knowledge and confidence to independently continue their mosaic journey at home. Each student, no matter what level, will leave the class with a skillfully completed mosaic artwork sure to impress friends and family!
Living in Boulder for the last three years, this couple has seen their fair share of van living employed by the many climbers living at the foothills of the Rockies. These athletes enjoy the freedom of not being tied down and are able to follow the best climbing routes with the changing seasons. Hiking through the mountains, surrounded by inspirational beauty, Kasia had an epiphany, “Why can’t artists do the same?”
This winter, Kasia and Kyle will head South bringing their classes to Texas, Louisiana, Florida and so on as they slowly inch up North with the warming weather. Five months in, at the height of the summer, they will end up in Maine and then start switching back up Westward through the Canadian Rockies to reach Alaska! They will then explore the Pacific Coast, heading south to continue their educational tour through Washington, Oregon and down to California. As the weather will begin to cool, Kasia and Kyle will bundle up and keep on keeping on, teaching through out the Southwest, the Midwest and finishing the tour in the MidAtlantic back on the East Coast where their joint adventure began when they graduated Pratt Institute in 2006.
Gearing up for hitting the road at the end of February 2015, Kasia and Kyle have organized an Indie-Go-Go Campaign: "Kasia Mosaics US Tour 2015 - Teaching Mosaics"Help make it happen for this dynamic duo by contributing to the campaign which is aimed at funding the conversion of a bare cargo van they are purchasing to make the tour possible.
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The Matryoshka Tote and T-Shirt based on my "Matryoshka Doll" mosaic, reinterpreted by Kyle into a graphic. 22 Days Left! Campaign ends December 15, 2014. If you order yours this week, you'll get it in time for the Holidays. http://igg.me/at/kasiamosaics/x/8908900
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Limited Edition Kasia Mosaics Owl T-Shirts available through the middle of December! Reserve yours today so we can have it ready for you prior to the holidays. Available in a variety of colors for ladies and men as well as a tote bag. Check out lots of awesome perks on the campaign page: http://igg.me/at/kasiamosaics/x/8908900
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The Matryoshka Tote and T-Shirt based on my "Matryoshka Doll" mosaic, reinterpreted by Kyle into a graphic. 22 Days Left! Campaign ends December 15, 2014. If you order yours this week, you'll get it in time for the Holidays. http://igg.me/at/kasiamosaics/x/8908900
Limited Edition Kasia Mosaics Owl T-Shirts available through the middle of December! Reserve yours today so we can have it ready for you prior to the holidays. Available in a variety of colors for ladies and men as well as a tote bag. Check out lots of awesome perks on the campaign page: http://igg.me/at/kasiamosaics/x/8908900
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Barn Owl
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Mosaic Give-Away!
Here is a link to the campaign:http://igg.me/at/kasiamosaics/x/8908900
Thanks for checking it out!
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Mosaic Give-Away #2
Kasia Mosaics Give Away! Be the new owner of the stained glass mosaic Sunflower in this post. Follow the directions on the flyer to be entered into the drawing on Monday December 8, 2014.
Here is a link to the campaign:http://igg.me/at/kasiamosaics/x/8908900
Thanks for Checking it out!
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Professor Hoodwink
Professor Hoodwink, stained glass mosaic, 19"x15", 2014
available for sale: http://kasiamosaicsstore.blogspot.com/
Below are a few process shots of the making of Professor Hoodwink.
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Limited Edition Fine Art Print
Limited Edition Fine Art Print: Cascade Canyon This is a signed and numbered limited edition (25) fine art print. The size is 12"X24" and it is printed on archival watercolor paper with archival ink.Cost:$100 plus $12.95 shipping and handling fee for orders within the Continental US. Additional shipping charges apply outside of this region. Email kpolkowska@gmail.com with any questions.
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End of the Year SALE!!!
All of the Mosaics and Drawings in the Kasia Mosaics Online Shopare
currently available at discounted prices!
At the end of February, 2015 Kasia is packing up her art studio in Boulder, Colorado in preparation for the 2015 Kasia Mosaics US Tour. In hopes of finding a new home for some of the mosaics listed here, Kasia has created this sale.
If you see something you like, please email kpolkowska@gmail.com
All the mosaicsin the store are custom framed (photos available upon request) and areavailable on a flexible and custom monthly payment plan where after the first payment is received the artist ships the artwork to the customer who pays off the balance in monthly installments (ex. $100/month) while having the mosaic in their possession.
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Teton Sunrise
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| Teton Sunrise, stained glass mosaic, 14.5"x25" (16"x26.5"), 2014 available for sale |
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| Photo by Kyle Cunniff on our trip to the Teton Mountains in the summer of 2013 |
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| A few process shots of "Teton Sunrise" |
On our last day, we woke up early to check out the sunrise over Jenny Lake. It was spectacular as seen in Kyle's Photo. I combined that memory of those sweet, sunrise colors with the view of the Tetons from Cascade Canyon where we camped with the Youghiogheny head glass which I wanted to incorporate into a special project. What I got is this landscape "Teton Sunrise". It captures various experiences into one image. So much is reborn into something new, something of my own. Yet it is an homage to what so many can relate to, whether they have stood where I stood and looked at these very mountains or whether they simply dreamed it because it lived inside of them or because they needed this place to inspire them. This landscape is real yet imaginary - you decide.
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Stained Glass Mosaic Owl Class
Boulder, Colorado
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