This exploratory studio course is designed for students with some prior mosaic experience who want to further their study and skills on a more independent basis. In addition to ongoing dialogues of appropriate materials, adhesives, substrates, and grout, students will develop the confidence, independence, and courage to take their work to the next level. [...]

Permanent mosaic installations can add value and aesthetics to any interior or exterior space. In this six week course, beauty meets function and practicality while students develop the confidence and skills to properly design, fabricate, and install a mosaic for an interior space. Issues of architectural installation, such as creating appropriate designs, choosing [...]

Smalti is the original glass mosaic material that has been used for over 2000 years. Smalti’s saturated intense color, reflectivity and fascinating texture are only a few of the reasons why many mosaicists love to use it. This traditional material is usually set very close together and left ungrouted. The play of light reflected off [...]

In this 6-week class, participants will design and construct a flat glass mosaic.  Special glass-on–glass techniques will be discussed. Learn the ins and outs of cutting glass! Students will learn how to plan their design using different degrees of transparency for a stained glass effect. Materials and use of tools are provided.

In this 6-week class, students will experience how various andamenti work to describe form and influence composition in a mosaic. This is an exercise designed to help students see and compose in the mosaic medium. Andamenti, or patterns of tile flow, are a defining characteristic of mosaic art. After a discussion of andamenti and what they accomplish in terms [...]

Face your color fears and chose materials with confidence!
This is your chance to fine tune your understanding of color in this informative and fascinating class. With demonstrations, tools and guidance,  you will learn how to make better color choices and combinations for your mosaics through design-oriented exercises. This class will help you to see color [...]

Create a focal point for, or adorn your garden with an original project of your own making. Iin this course studdents will learn a variety of techniques and methods for creating long lasting exterior mosaics. Choose from structural projects such as mosaic planter sculptural forms, birdhouses and mobiles. All materials and tools are provided.

From the French term “pique assiette”, which figuratively means “one who eats from others’ plates”, picassiette is a style of mosaic that incorporates pieces of broken ceramics such as plates, dishes, cups and tiles as well as other found objects into a design. Students will discover how broken crockery and other curiosities come together to [...]