Workshops
I'm passionate about mosaics and I love to teach and share. The classroom is the ideal place for us to meet.
Together in the classroom setting, we use examples, exercises, and individualized feedback to help you better express what you want to say in mosaics.
As a practicing artist, I bring over 20 years of mosaic experience and 16 years of teaching experience to the classroom.
If you'd like to expand your mosaic vocabulary, build your skills and techniques, or find help uncovering your artistic voice, please consider joining me at one of these upcoming classes:
Together in the classroom setting, we use examples, exercises, and individualized feedback to help you better express what you want to say in mosaics.
As a practicing artist, I bring over 20 years of mosaic experience and 16 years of teaching experience to the classroom.
If you'd like to expand your mosaic vocabulary, build your skills and techniques, or find help uncovering your artistic voice, please consider joining me at one of these upcoming classes:
Upcoming workshops:
New in 2023:
2023 is the first year that students will have the option to join me for the Andamento and/or Design Workshops either IN PERSON or ONLINE. There is a unique experience of having a group working and learning in person, and I also understand that sometimes the scheduling for online better fits one's situation. This year you can choose which works best for you.
Click the boxes below (please note the location and dates) for more information.
2023 is the first year that students will have the option to join me for the Andamento and/or Design Workshops either IN PERSON or ONLINE. There is a unique experience of having a group working and learning in person, and I also understand that sometimes the scheduling for online better fits one's situation. This year you can choose which works best for you.
Click the boxes below (please note the location and dates) for more information.
Ravenna Method
My students know this method is a favorite of mine. If you don't know this method, I recommend giving it a go!
Different than direct or indirect, the Ravenna Method has unique advantages (and a few disadvantages).
I've used this method for tiny works to large scale commissions, and, while it's great for making copies of ancient mosaics, it's also SO MUCH MORE.
Join me in person for a supportive 5-day intensive learning experience where you will make 3 mosaics exploring the breadth of this technique and have live, real-time guidance and individual attention. Learn the benefits, best practices and a few things to avoid while I walk you through the steps and stages of one of my favorite methods.
Please note: this course has a prerequisite to help ensure the success and enjoyment of all involved.
My students know this method is a favorite of mine. If you don't know this method, I recommend giving it a go!
Different than direct or indirect, the Ravenna Method has unique advantages (and a few disadvantages).
I've used this method for tiny works to large scale commissions, and, while it's great for making copies of ancient mosaics, it's also SO MUCH MORE.
Join me in person for a supportive 5-day intensive learning experience where you will make 3 mosaics exploring the breadth of this technique and have live, real-time guidance and individual attention. Learn the benefits, best practices and a few things to avoid while I walk you through the steps and stages of one of my favorite methods.
Please note: this course has a prerequisite to help ensure the success and enjoyment of all involved.
NEW in 2023
Uncovering the Mosaic Muse! As artists, what really inspires us? How do we collect ideas and use them as starting points for our work... and to understand ourselves better?
In my NEW 4-day workshop, we'll explore influences ranging from museums to music (and much more) and develop them into a Mosaic.
We'll start by identifying what interests you and learn how to distill that into a design. Then you'll begin creating an abstract or representational mosaic of that design using a variety of materials.
In addition to the in-class mosaic, participants will leave with both a notebook of future starting points and an evergreen process to use in the studio.
This class includes includes a group outing for kinetic inspiration and a one-on-one session before the workshop for preparation.
Please note: This is a very interactive, supportive and lively workshop to help you tap into your creative flow and incorporate it into your mosaic practice. It incorporates activities and practices I personally use and also recommend to my long-time students.
In my NEW 4-day workshop, we'll explore influences ranging from museums to music (and much more) and develop them into a Mosaic.
We'll start by identifying what interests you and learn how to distill that into a design. Then you'll begin creating an abstract or representational mosaic of that design using a variety of materials.
In addition to the in-class mosaic, participants will leave with both a notebook of future starting points and an evergreen process to use in the studio.
This class includes includes a group outing for kinetic inspiration and a one-on-one session before the workshop for preparation.
Please note: This is a very interactive, supportive and lively workshop to help you tap into your creative flow and incorporate it into your mosaic practice. It incorporates activities and practices I personally use and also recommend to my long-time students.