COMMUNITY HISTORIC MOSAIC MURAL PROJECTS

Roll up your sleeves! We are proud to invite you to attend one or more free workshops in building and glazing ceramic tiles at the CCC. This is an opportunity to invite a grandchild, friend or other loved one to create art alongside you. Of course, you may come solo as well!

The workshops are part of an exciting Community Historic Mosaic Mural Project, and pieces created will be used in creating two exciting works of public art to be enjoyed by all!

The first of the two mosaic murals will be on display at the CCC and focus on the history, architecture and landscape of historic Cedarburg.

The second will make its permanent home in the entrance area of the Ozaukee County Administration Center, attached to the historic courthouse in Port Washington. The mosaic will focus on the natural beauty, culture and history of Ozaukee County.

Both murals will be comprised of hand-built ceramic tiles, colored glass and found objects, and scheduled for installation in June of 2012. The project is being led by local mosaic artist Kerry Tharp.

Scheduled workshop dates are:

Wednesday, February 22: 11:30-2:30 pm (Building ceramic tiles) Held at the CCC
Saturday, February 25: 2:30-5:30 pm (Building ceramic tiles) Held at the CCC

Thursday, March 8: 11:30-2:30 pm (Glazing tiles) Held at the CCC
Saturday, March 17: 2:30-5:30 pm (Glazing tiles) Held at the CCC

You can attend one or attend a few! There is no charge to participate, but pre-registration is requiered. Call the Center at 262-375-3676 to reserve your spot!

Also coming are an exciting series of workshops in glass cutting to be held at the auditorium of the county courthouse at 121 W. Main Street in Port Washington. Learn glass cutting techniques as well as the mosaic assembly process. Pieces created will be part of one of the two exciting murals being created.

The glass cutting workshops will be held:

Monday, February 27: 1-3 pm- Held at the Courthouse Auditorium
Monday, February 27: 3-5 pm- Held at the Courthouse Auditorium
Saturday, March 10: 10 am- 12 pm- Held at the Courthouse Auditorium
Saturday, March 10: 12-2 pm- Held at the Courthouse Auditorium
Tuesday, March 20: 6:30-8:30 pm- Held at the Courthouse Auditorium

Glass-cutting workshops are recommended for adults and children ages 12 and up, and are limited to 10 participants per session. There is no charge, but registration is required. To register for a glass-cutting session, contact the project leader, Kerry Tharp at 262-476-5073. The Courthouse Auditorium is located on level "G" at 121 W. Main Street in Port Washington.