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Mosaic Classes


The following links are to mosaic artist classes and mosaic organizations. This list is continually updated. If you teach mosaic classes and would like to be added to our directory, please send an email to content@mosaicartsupply.com.

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Within the U.S.

ALASKA

Terri Ann Kilborn
Arctic Mermaid Mosaics
Wasilla, AK
www.arcticmermaidmosaics.com
Arctic Mermaid Mosaics is happy to offer a Beginners Mosaic Class.
The class caters to those who wish to learn the beautiful craft of
Mosaic and create their own works of art, whether it be a small
picture to a wall! The class is very informative in all areas dealing
with inside projects to outdoor projects. Lots of information is given
verbally and on "How too" sheets in your booklet you receive from
the class. We supply everything you need to make your first project
here in class. More information on class times and days available
on the website.


ARIZONA

Artha Jackson
Artha's Mosaics and Supplies
Gilbert, AZ
www.arthasmosaics.com
Artha Jackson is a member of SAMA and offers beginning projects
in 1-day group classes. All instruction and supplies are included.
The class is a perfect introduction to get you started in mosaic work.
It covers mosaic design ideas, tools and materials, and grouting.

CALIFORNIA

Dmitry Grudsky
Dmitry Mosaics
Newark, CA
www.dmitrymosaics.com
Dmitry teaches classes in ceramics, watercolor, collage and
mosaics to both adult and youth students. He also leads various
mosaic-building projects for students at local schools.

Institute of Mosaic Art
Oakland, CA
www.instituteofmosaicart.com
The Institute of Mosaic Art is a unique mosaic education and
resource center offering students technically solid instruction in the
mosaic arts in a fun and welcoming enviornment. IMA is proud to
offer an extensive class schedule and a huge range of courses in
both contemporary and traditional mosaic techniques, focusing on
all media. We all offer courses in mosaic design, architectural
applications, mosaic mural making, ceramic tile making, and glass
fusing for mosaics, as well as concrete and garden sculpture and
many more courses forstudents of all levels--from beginner to
professional.


Lily Russo
Grass Valley, CA
www.lilymosaics.com
Lily Russo is a mosaic artist with over 12 years experience.
She offers beginner through advanced classes on stained glass
and tile mosaics at the Artist Studios in the Foothills in Grass Valley.

Laurel Skye
Arcata, CA
www.laurelskye.com
Classes range from Beginning Basic Mosaics to Intermediate,
covering Direct and Indirect mosaics, Millefiori Italian Mirrors,
assemblage art and soldering shrines and retablos, mosaicing
glass to glass on bottles, light switch covers, Tempered
shattered glass and collage, stepping stones, barstools and
mosaic shoes. Classes range from 1/2 to 2 days. Students
are invited to bring food for a pot luck lunch.

Karen Stilton
Mosaic Morphosis
Woodland Hills, CA
www.mosaicmorphosis.com
Karen Silton is a SAMA member at the Professional level and a professional
ceramic tile and mosaic artist for 15 years. She offers high quality mosaic classes
for children and adults from beginner through advanced levels in a very supportive
environment. A large variety of materials including handmade ceramics, glass
fusions, mirror, smalti, gold, vitreous glass and millefiori are available as well.
Individual interests encouraged. Classes are small. Private instruction available also.

Elizabeth Raybee
Potter Valley, CA
www.eraybeemosaics.com
Mosaic retreats in a beautiful rural setting for beginners
or advanced students. Students can camp on the farm,
or commute from home or a Ukiah motel.
Expect catered meals and long days in the studio with
your new-found fellow mosaic enthusiasts.

CONNECTICUT

Cynthia Fisher
www.bigbangmosaics.com
Charlemont, MA (and CT)
I teach the basics of the indirect method with vitreous
glass. I love to teach and am eager to help others discover
the pleasures of working in mosaic. Beginners to advanced,
classes and one-on-one workshops. I teach at various art
centers in New England, including the Worcester Art Museum,
MA, Snow Farm Craft Center, MA, Brookfield Craft Center,
CT and in my studio in Charlemont, MA.

FLORIDA

David Khalil
Northdale Recreation Center
Tampa, FL
www.mosaicarts.5u.com
David Khalil is a mosaic artist for 30 years and teaches mosaics for
10 years for beginners and advanced students.

Miami Mosaic Academy
Miami, FL
www.mosaictools.com
Several different courses available, including 3-D Mosaic Sculpture,
Mosaic Cartooning, Mosaic Portraiture and Wall Murals. Beginner to
advanced students welcome.

Lou Ann Weeks
Melbourne, FL
www.louannweeks.com
Lou Ann Weeks teaches beginning through advanced mosaic
classes at the Art Gallery of Viera. All tools and materials are
provided. Call 321-794-8157 for more information.

Julie Galvin Weilbacher
Mosaic Madness
Miami, FL
www.mosaic-madness.com
Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, Mosaic Madness
offers a variety of classes in a fun, informative atmosphere. We
supply all of the materials, tools, adhesive, base items, and
grout with discussions on each. We offer different classes and
private lessons with wine bottles, coasters, flower pots, glass
platters, mirrors, tables, trivets, vases, and wall plaques as
projects. All classes are taught by founder, artist and owner of
Mosaic Madness, Julie Galvin Weilbacher.

Michele Petno
Mozaic Arts, Inc
Orlando, FL
www.MozaicArts.com
Private, semi-private or group classes that are affordable,
fun, inspiring, and focus on the art of mosaic.
Students choose the dates and the project. Beginners and Advanced

Rosemary Rizzo
Flamingo Fanny Mosaics
Port Charlotte, FL
www.flamingofanny.com
Workshops are taught in artist's private studio at the Englewood Art Center.
All classes include training manual, use of tools, all materials, adhesives and grout.


GEORGIA

The following links are to organizations that have offered mosaic
classes in the past, and that may still offer them from time to time.

Callanwolde
Atlanta, GA
www.callanwolde.org

Spruill Arts
Atlanta, GA
www.spruillarts.org

Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta Campus
Atlanta, GA
www.scad.edu

ILLINOIS

The Chicago Mosaic School
Chicago, IL
www.chicagomosaicschool.com
Providing an arts education and fostering the creation of Mosaic Art
using both ancient and contemporary techniques.


INDIANA

Troy and Deborah Lewis
Stuff From the Bunker Art Studio
Muncie, IN
www.stufffromthebunker.webs.com
Offers a huge variety of mosaic and fused glass jewelry classes & workshops.
All classes are ongoing and can be started at any time.
All supplies provided. This studio prides itself "on helping adults
find the creative side that many don't believe they possess."


MICHIGAN

Adam Begley
Adam Begley Mosaic Design in conjunction with
the Grand Traverse Art Center
Traverse City, MI
www.adambegleymosaics.com
This basic instuctional workshop offers the beginner a solid
foundation in the materials and methods necessary for doing
traditional mosaic artwork. Please call or e-mail as we always
arrange courses on a personal basis.

MASSACHUSETTES

Cynthia Fisher
Charlemont, MA
www.bigbangmosaics.com
I teach the basics of the indirect method with vitreous
glass. I love to teach and am eager to help others discover
the pleasures of working in mosaic. Beginners to advanced,
classes and one-on-one workshops. I teach at various art
centers in New England, including the Worcester Art Museum,
MA, Snow Farm Craft Center, MA, Brookfield Craft Center,
CT and in my studio in Charlemont, MA.


Suzanne Baratta Owayda
Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply
Arlington, MA
www.mosaicoasis.com
On-going introductory classes (5 different sessions per week)
that will prepare students to start their own project in a bright
and cheerful studio. Also offers more involved workshops.


Ariel Finelt Shoemaker
Rufus Magufis Mosaic Workshops
Waltham, MA
www.rufusmagufismosaics.com
All my classes are run on an on-going basis, so you can begin
at any time there is space available.Please e-mail me with
all class inquiries! My e-mail address is arielfineltshoemaker
@gmail.com.

MINNESOTA

Sharra Frank
Minneapolis, MN
www.sharrafrank.com
Mosaic artist, Sharra Frank, leads basic and advanced mosaic
classes from her mosaic studio and gallery in the Northrup
King Building located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
Her studio provides a vibrant and creative enviornment along
with plenty of workspace for your project. Students learn about
the diverse mix of mosaic materials available, appropriate
adhesives,grout and bases. A mosaic handbook is also provided
with manyresources and tips. Sharra has been teaching mosaics
in the Twin Cities for five years.


Sheryl Tourila
Minneapolis, MN
www.sheryltuorila.com
Small classes ensure a relaxed, fun, no pressure atmosphere for
students to explore and develop their own individual creativity. A
complete overview of mosaics including hands-on experience as
students create one-of-a-kind custom wall panels. Explore the wide
variety of mosaic materials in this class - ceramic tile, stained glass,
china, and found objects. Introduction to adhesives, sources for
materials and substrates. All materials included but students are
encouraged to bring treasures of their own. Work outside of class
may be necessary.


NEW JERSEY

Wendy Erdmann
Dune Grass Designs
Whitehouse Station, NJ
www.dunegrassdesigns.com
Mosaic workshops are taught in two day classes, three hours each.
Accepts students at all levels, from beginning to advanced. All
materials provided. Students learn the art of mosaics, how to
design a project, how to cut and set tile, grouting and clean-up.

NEW YORK

Angele and Yakov Hanansen
Unicorn Art Studio, Inc.
New York, NY
www.mosaicmaster.com
Unicorn Art Studio, Inc. has been offering mosaics classes in New
York City for over 15 years. Classes are for people of all ages,
beginners and those with some experience. Variety of mosaic
techniques are explored in full depth. A wide range of materials is
available for use in class: glass, smalti, ceramic tiles, china, stone.
You are welcome to visit the studio prior to signing up! No previous
mosaic making experience is required in order to take a class!


Micka
Mosaic Handmade
New York, NY
www.mosaichandmade.com
My workshop provides an environment that will motivate you to start
on your next or even first mosaics project. The aim is to obtain mosaic
techniques intended for both indoor and outdoor decoration (mirrors,
table tops, vases, wall ornaments, name plates and many more).


Mosaic Workshop at Union Square Art Studio
New York, NY
www.newyorkartworld.com
Beginners and advanced students welcome. Workshops offered on
Wednesday afternoons and evenings.

NORTH CAROLINA

Kathy Skomsky
Tessera: Studio of Mosaic Design
Hendersonville, NC
www.tesseramosaicstudio.com
Tessera offers half-day workshops in beginning glass mosaics using
the direct method. Grout workshops are available, as well as
intermediate level instruction. Class registration includes materials.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Laura K. Aiken
A Mosaic Studio
Greenville, SC
www.simplemosaics.com
Laura offers basic mosaic and glass fusing workshops in beautiful
downtown Greenville, SC.

TEXAS

Anne Krum
The Laurel Studios
Rockport, TX
www.thelaurelstudios.com
A two-day workshop for beginners with an emphasis on mosaic processes
and materials. Classes planned around the student's schedule in the tiny art
town of Rockport. Each step is discussed in depth. The material used in class
is generally vitreous tile, but information is given for using other media,
such as stained glass, unglazed ceramic tiles and tempered glass.

Michele Patrick
Mosaics by Michele Studio
Houston, TX
www.mosaicsbymichele.com
Quarterly basic and intermediate classes offered. Wide range of materials
used, students learn basic and intermediate design, setting, cutting,
grouting techniques. Tools and material provided.

VERMONT

Burlington Community Glass Studio
St. Burlington, VT
802-324-4019
www.burlingtonglass.net
We offer a variety of stained glass design and mosaic design classses.
Classes vary from 15 week 3 credit college level class to 3 hour
workshops. Pleasecall or e-mail for dates and times of upcoming
classes.

Betty Ann Libby

Yestermorrow Design/Build School
Warren, VT
802-324-4019
www.yestermorrow.org
Offers an all-level, hands-on workshop covering how to
integrate artful mosaics to transform any space.
The class focuses on transforming trash into treasures,
cutting and shaping, and the use of different cements
and grouts. Students can bring descriptions of personal
projects they'd like to work on in class.

VIRGINIA

Maverick Mosaics
Vienna, VA
703-938-1755
www.maverickmosaics.com
Offers a variety of beginners and advanced classes, a kid's summer camp,
visiting artists workshops, and a mixed level open studio. Themed classes
focus on interior, exterior, stepping stones, maverick concrete, spontaneous
mosaics, home installations and other special projects. Private lessons available.

WASHINGTON

Kelley Knickerbocker
Rivenworks Mosaics
Seattle, WA
www.rivenworksmosaics.com
Kelley offers multilevel classes in glass mosaic, including her signature
textured glass and stacked glass techniques. Kelley also offers one-on-
one instruction tailored to specific interests, from design and cutting to
architectural applications. Volunteers interested in gaining experience by
assisting with commissions in the studio are welcome.

Deon Lee Roe
Millennium Mosaics
Vancouver, WA
www.rrddi.com
Classical mosaic instruction using ancient tools, natural stone
and smalt and contemporary methods are taught by Deon Lee
Roe, who has studied mosaics in Italy.

Chrystal Thomas
Chrystal Thomas Mosaics
Woodinville, WA
www.chrystalthomasmosaics.com
Beginner and intermediate classes in a variety of styles and techniques,
as well as opportunities for custom parties and private classes.

Darcy Thompson
Artcylced Mosaic Classes
Seattle, WA
www.artcycled.com
One to three day mosaic classes for first time students as well as
advanced classes to hellp you learn a new technique or complete
that new project. For current classes please visit our website.


WISCONSIN

The Vinery Stained Glass Studio
Madison, WI
www.vineryglass.com
Learn the basics of applied mosaics. Students have the option to
mosaic a flowerpot or a mirrored wall hanging. You will learn to use
mosaic nippers to cut glass to create your piece, and design ideas will
be discussed. Take this class, and you’ll soon be ready to mosaic
everything in your house and garden!


Kim Wozniak
WitsEnd Mosaic
Pulaski, WI
www.witsendmosaic.com
WitsEnd mosaic offers a 4-week class for beginners that teaches the
basics of materials, adhesives, and tools. Participants will finish the
course with their own mirror frame or wall panel.


Outside of the U.S.

AUSTRALIA

nola diamantopoulous
nolastudio
Sydeny, Australia
www.nolastudio.com.au
The Mosaic Weekend Workshop is a foundation course offered for
absolute beginners to mosaic art as well as students who have some
experience in mosaic making but no formal training. Beyond this
course there is the advanced Design and Techniques Workshop,
Mosaic Bottega mosaic group, and the one day Project Mosaic
program.

CANADA

Tanya MacFarlane
Mosaic Beach Studio
Toronto, Canada
www.mosaicbeach.com
Mosaic Beach Studio classes are unstructured and ongoing so you
don't have to wait to get started! Choose the project you want to make
and then choose the times you can work on it. Hang out in our relaxed
environment & work with people of all ages and skill levels.

Zia Mosaics
Toronto, Canada
www.ziamosaics.com
On going classes with a variety of times; a variety of projects offered
including decorative, table and garden projects. Kids mosaic parties
also offered.

FRANCE

Catherine Thouroude
Mosaic Art
Brittany, France
www.mosaiqueatelier.com
The workshop is equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment,
with a large choice of mosaic tesserae in a multitude of colours and
types of material. You progress by listening to the materials which are
destined to become the work of art. It is a conversation between four
actors: you, the teacher, the project and the material, mediated by
hands and tools. Each one imposes its own constraints. The pleasure
comes from satisfying the different partners.

ITALY

Enzo Aiello
Mosaic Master of Ancient Arts
www.mosaicartcourses.com
Rome, Italy
Students in this course learn the Direct Method on provisional putty
(Roman mosaic) in which they insert the 'Tesserae' in the clay. They
learn also the Byzantinemosaic, the Direct Method in which they set
the glass'Tesserae' directly in the lime cement. Another technique
taught is this Indirect Method (upside down on paper), in which the
pupils glue the 'Tesserae' face down on paper. During the Master they
create a mosaic tile (approximately 30x30 cm) in Roman mosaic with
polychrome marble, with the Direct Method on provisional putty. They
also create a Byzantine glass mosaic of the same measurements with
the Direct Method.

Lucio Orsoni and Antonella Gallenda
Orsoni Smalti Veneziani
Venice, Italy
www.orsoni.com
Orsoni offers two-week thematic courses in micro-mosaic and
portraiture as well as a Master in Mosaic course which is offered as
either a 1 week, 2 week, or 3 day workshop. The Master course is
accredited through the International Interior Design Association and
a Master certificate is awarded to those who complete the 1 or 2
week course.


Maestro Giulio Menossi
Menossi Mosaic School
Udine, Italy
www.menossimosaicschool.com
Maestro Menossi is offering two classes in 2010 in Udine, Italy:
Venetian Mosaic Technique Portraiture Course (double indirect method)
and Copy of a Klimt (direct method). Students will learn techniques of
specific andamento for the face, shading, color, cutting and placement
that bring life and realism. Menossi is known as one of the premier
portrait mosaicists in the world.

MEXICO

Mosaics in Mexico
Perdomo Mosaics Workshop
Cuernavaca, Mexico
www.mosaicsinmexico.com
Mosaics In Mexico is a series of workshops instructed by Federico Soto and
Guiseppe Semeraro. From intensive smalti to portraiture, these are advanced
workshops in the Perdomo family style. The classes are held at the Mosaicos
Venicianos de Mexico, the first glass mosaic factory in the Americas, best known
for Perdomo or 'Mexican' smalti. The factory, studios and showrooms
are all located in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Nina Di Giovanni
Arte Biulu Centro Cultural
Oaxaca, Mexico
www.artebiulu.com
Offers three to seven day workshops in contemporary, Byzantine,
Roman and Pre-Columbian mosaics with Nina Di Giovanni.
Nina is Ravenna-trained with 20 years experience in mosaics.
Classes are located in vibrant, sunny Oaxaca!


NEW ZEALAND

Janet Keen
New Zealand
www.jkeen.net
Entry level, intermediate and advanced classes available. Four week
courses as well as weekend workshops run from a home mosaic
studio. Classes restricted to twelve people. Mosaic garden and studio
open to visitors.

SPAIN

Martin Brown
Barcelona Mosaic Classes
Barcelona, Spain
www.barcelona-mosaic-classes.com
Martin Brown, a British designer and mosaic artist living in Barcelona, offers a variety
of classes concentrating especially in direct method glass mosaic. Private classes are
also available upon request, and these courses can be made to suit students' requirements.


SWITZERLAND

Alex and Anouchka
Artmosaique Artschool
Balgach, Switzerland
www.artmosaique.com
Offering classes from beginners' weekend workshops all the way
through to self inspired project sessions that can be worked in our
studio during open studio times. Alex and Anouchka from Artmosaique
have been teaching mosaics since 1995 and have extensive experience in
mosaic technique both for sculptural and for architectural applications.

UNITED KINGDOM

Liz de'Ath
Inspired Mosaics Course
Brighton and Hove, UK
(week long course also offered in Spain)
www.inspiredmosaics.co.uk
This course offers the opportunity to work in an artists' studio and tap
into your creative self. You will leave this course with a piece of mosaic
artwork that is all your own in addition to the mosaic-making skills and
self-confidence to tackle further mosaic projects independently.

Martin Cheek
Martin Cheek Mosaics
Kent, UK
www.martincheekmosaics.com
A full list of beginner and advanced mosaic courses offered by Martin.
Glass fusion, ceramics and technique and style are only a few of the elements
covered in the broad list. Other art courses by Martin and his wife
are offered their wonderful Georgian house in Broadstairs on the
beautiful Kentish coast. Vist the website for dates and details.

Davie Davidson
DRAW (Drumchapel Arts Workshop)
Glasgow, Lanarkshire & Scotland, UK
www.draw.org.uk
The class covers a brief history and styles of mosaics with step by step
help planning and creating your mosaic art piece.

Nathalie Vin
Mosaic Worlds
London, UK
www.mosaicworlds.com
Nathalie runs courses for all levels, which takes a very hands on approach. Students
will leave with their mosaic piece and with a great sense of what mosaic is about.



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