All of our visiting artists will be giving a presentation of their careers and work for the benefit of CMS students and the community. Lectures will be held the evening before the start of the visiting artist’s workshop. All lectures are open to the public. Come learn more about our esteemed visiting artists, their work and their process. This [...]

In this 3-day intensive workshop, St. Louis artist Sue Giannotti will teach participants how to use basic art concepts to maximize the impact of their mosaic work. Through hands-on exercises, demonstrations and lecture, participants will learn value, color and andamento, fundamental design elements and principles (e.g., focal point, repetition), material selection/planning and how to better [...]

Matteo Randi is one of the only mosaic artists in the United States that teaches the ancient Ravenna technique. This 2000 year old method will give students the opportunity to create mosaics using the clay transfer method. Mr Randi will give specific instruction in the use of hammer and hardie, using  smalti glass, marble, and [...]

In the body of a mosaic, texture is not only the skin, but also a reflection of the emotions and of the soul of the artist who creates it. In this 3-day workshop, we will study the concept of the word texture as it applies to mosaic. We will look at examples as well as [...]

Two very different materials come together to create distinctive mosaics in this 4 day workshop taught by St. Louis artist, Sue Giannotti.  Using the unique characteristics of each material, participants will learn how to expand their mosaic vocabulary by creating with these materials both individually and together. During the workshop students will create a triptych (3 [...]

This 5 day workshop is for students interested in creating lightweight 3-dimensional forms to cover with mosaic. Sherri Warner Hunter has perfected the technique of creating sculptural forms from polystyrene foam and covering them with concrete. These forms are a sturdy interior or exterior base for mosaic and tilework- Sherri uses this method for most [...]

Master maestro Verdiano Marzi will be returning to the US to teach exclusively at The Chicago Mosaic School. Look for exact dates and workshop descriptions by the end of the summer. YAY!!