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 and 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 and 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:
In Person -- Andamento with Sue Giannotti (late Fall 2026- exact dates TBD)
Andamento is the visual language of the tesserae (pieces) in a mosaic.
Learn the foundations and evolution of this language as well as how to use it better express your artistic voice.
If you'd like to receive early notification when registration opens, please contact me.
In Person Design Fundamentals with Sue Giannotti
Often students come to the mosaic medium with little or no education in the foundations of art. In this online version of my in-person workshop, students learn the principles and elements of art and how to incorporate them to better their mosaic designs. With numerous hands-on exercises, students learn about fundamental design elements (e.g., value and color) and principles (e.g. focal point, rhythm), material selection, looking at/learning from work, and how to build the mosaic cartoon.
Late Fall dates TBD - If you'd like to receive early notification when registration opens, please contact me.
Andamento is the visual language of the tesserae (pieces) in a mosaic.
Learn the foundations and evolution of this language as well as how to use it better express your artistic voice.
If you'd like to receive early notification when registration opens, please contact me.
In Person Design Fundamentals with Sue Giannotti
Often students come to the mosaic medium with little or no education in the foundations of art. In this online version of my in-person workshop, students learn the principles and elements of art and how to incorporate them to better their mosaic designs. With numerous hands-on exercises, students learn about fundamental design elements (e.g., value and color) and principles (e.g. focal point, rhythm), material selection, looking at/learning from work, and how to build the mosaic cartoon.
Late Fall dates TBD - If you'd like to receive early notification when registration opens, please contact me.
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.
For more information and to enroll:
http://chicagomosaicschool.org/classes-and-workshops/p/ravenna-method-ancient-amp-modern
NEW WORKSHOPS
Occasionally, I develop a new workshop (for example, in April of 2024, I designed for intermediated and advanced mosaic artists wanting to explore the nuances of the mosaic language). If you're interested in future workshops, would like to learn more and be among the first to be notified when registration opens, please reach out to me on my contact form.