Events
- MOSAIC WORKSHOPS
I offer basic mosaic instruction and, ongoing (work at your own pace)
workshops throughout the week. Email me through my CONTACT page and ask for a current calendar.These workshops are a perfect way to add a little "flavor" to your day and more color to your life! The $20 workshop fee includes everything you need (except your substrate), including the use of my tools and, I do all of the clean-up! In addition to friendship, each session will have available:
glass - glue - grout - books - tools - treasures - tips - techniques
If you are a beginner, there is an $80 fee for your first 3hr workshop. This fee includes all materials for your first work of art and, personalized instruction on:
design - cutting - shaping - direct method application - grouting
You must pre-register by contacting me at least one week in advance. Workshops are limited to a maximum of 4 people.
Suppliers
Northwest Art Glass
9003 151st Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
425-861-8600
All Stained Glass
The Morton Glass Cutting System can be found on this site.
Allstainedglass.com
Rods, noodles, spinners and frit
Dynasty Smalti
This site is about the engineer that designed the new smalti in China. They also offer classes.
Gryphon Saws
Glass grinders and bits
Happy Craftn’s Mosaic Supplies
Sells a molded (half round/half flat) polymer clay piece, great for borders
Laticrete, Inc.
Indoor/outdoor waterproof grout
Monster Mosaics
Huge selection of substrate forms and bases.
Mosaic Art Source
This site also provides exhibit information, instructions, an on line gallery and a newsletter
Mosaic Bayou
Handmade artisian glass.
Mosaic Mercantile
This link has the “Grouterizer” that will let you view the effect of grout colors on various glass color combinations – VERY COOL!
Mosaic Rocks
Natural stones and much, much more
Mosaiyaks Mosaic Tile Supplies
A great place to find unique colors of grout
Piece Love & Smalti
A new supplier of smalti from China. Very comparable to Italian smalti.
Tessera Glass
This site has a calculator to help determine the amount of glass or tile needed for your project.
Organizations
A.I.M.C.
International Association of Contemporary Mosaicists
BAMM
British Association for Modern Mosaic
EAFA
Eastside Association of Fine Arts
Seattle Mosaic Arts
A very unique organization that offers workshops and unusual methods. They also offer private memorial mosaic sessions.
SAMA
Society of American Mosaic Artists
Solo Mosaico Magazine
Excellent resource on mosaic article.
Inspiration & Instruction
ASPROM
The Association for the Study and Preservation of Roman Mosaics
Mosaic Matters
The online magazine for all things mosaic
Orsoni Smalti Veneziani
Located in Venice, the Orsoni family has manufactured Smalti since 1888. They also offer master mosaic workshops throughout the year.