Pothead Pals
Presented by Beth Volz,
beth.volz@gmail.com
Tuesdays beginning March 9, 2021
for 4 consecutive weeks from 6:30 -9 pm
4 week class $300, and $50 for supplies
Overview
Each student will learn the basics to completely build and
Mosaic their Pothead Pal Sculpture!
-Class 1-
Demonstrate the process from start to finish. Review process, tape structure and mesh bottom,
begin planning of design with chosen materials and discuss possible options
-Class 2-
Finish taping and concrete your pothead. Mist and cover
-Class 3-
Mosaic and embellish your Pothead.
Take home to finish mosaic.
-Class 4-
Grout and clean your pothead.
Note: Additional Class for additional $25 will be
available, if needed, on Tuesday, April 6, 30.
Workshop
-Foundation building process: foam, adding elements, glue, taping, stapling, mesh bottom. –
-Concrete 101: formula, slurry, concrete and sanding-
-Mosaic materials, adhesives, embellishing-
-Grouting /Cleaning, Colorants –
What You’ll Need
-Ideas, photos and images for your Pothead Pal-
-Old towels or rags for use in clean up and grouting (last class)-
-Apron, face mask for mixing concrete and grout, and tile nippers if you have them-
-For the 3rd class, Old dishes and jewelry, glass pieces, glass globs, shells, beads,pebbles, marbles, etc-
What We Have
-Foam core of pothead and shoulders already constructed to build upon and
additional foam to add features.-
-All safety supplies- including gloves protective glasses.-
-Nippers to use, tapes, concrete, staples, mesh, mosaic supplies, adhesive, grout,
colorants, polymer additives.-
-Mosaic supplies up to 16 oz, additional mosaic pieces can be purchased for a fee
from instructor or beautiful glass pieces from This Little Light Glass studio-
Have Fun With It!
Most work can be accomplished during the class.
If after class 3 you do not have the mosaic work finished you can take it home and finish or you can add an additional class to this schedule to make it a 5
week class for an additional $25
This class is limited to 6 participants to enable all to have individual attention and answer beginners
questions, and provide social distance.