Slate and Glass Mosaic Workshop with JaYing Wang
August 30, 2025
11am-3pm
In this class, you will learn to use various tools to break pieces of slate and flagstone. You will also choose from a selection of pebbles, colored glass, beads and even use paint or copper foil to add color to glass or rocks.
A considerable amount of time will be spent on “andamento” - the Italian mosaic term referring to visual flow and direction created by specific placement of your pieces. Once you’ve created your design, you’ll transfer the pieces into cement. The finished composition will not be grouted as the cement will be black. Shallow shadow boxes will be provided to frame your mosaics. Take home the same day.
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Contact Ja Ying Wang at : [email protected]
Mosaic Mirror or Birdhouse with Angie Heinrich of Zetamari Mosaics
September 26-28, 2025
Friday & Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Join Angie Heinrich of Zetamari Mosaics for a hands-on 3-day mosaic workshop where you’ll create either a weatherproof mosaic birdhouse (complete with a mounting pole!) or a 21” mandala mirror for indoor display. Whether you’re completely new to mosaics or a seasoned mosaic artist, this workshop is all about having a great time, fresh inspiration, and leaving with a beautiful, finished piece that is a unique reflection of you.
With over 23 years of experience teaching mosaics and creating art full-time in my Seattle studio, I’ll guide you through every step of the process—from design to the final touches. I’m passionate about helping people tap into their creative side, even if they don’t think they have one!
I’ll also be bringing a huge variety of beads, glass tiles, and unique materials for you to choose from, so you can customize your project to reflect your personal style. Whether you love bold, vibrant colors or prefer a more subtle, earthy palette, you’ll have plenty of options to make your piece truly one-of-a-kind.
All materials are included—just bring your creativity and get ready to have fun!
Upgrade option: 26" Mandala for additional fee.
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Introduction to Smalti
Saturday, 10/18, 10am - 4pm Sunday, 10/19, 10:15am - 4pm
In this two-day workshop, you will learn the basics of working with smalti—the beautiful Italian glass that has been used in mosaics for centuries.
You will learn about different types of smalti, how they are made, and how to cut them with nippers. Instruction includes how to use thin set mortar as a setting medium and how to work from an image. We will cover basic setting styles, both ancient and modern. There will be a demonstration of cutting with hammer and hardie.
Choose a simple design image from our collection, and leave class with a colorful, 6”x6” smalti mosaic.
If you’ve never tried smalti, this is the workshop for you!
All tools and a large selection of both Italian and Mexican smalti are included.
Instructor: Ilse Cordoni
There is a $50 materials fee in addition to the class fee.
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To register contact Ilse at [email protected]
Visiting Artist Kelley Knickerbocker. BORROWED COLOR: CLEAR/SEMI-CLEAR GLASS OVER PIGMENTED MORTAR
November 8-9, 2025
Working with a variety of textured, frosted, and iridized clear glass, our focus will be on transparency/translucence as it facilitates external color transfer. You’ll learn to custom-tint cement mortars in simple colors and more complex gradients, which will lend color to the glass pieces as we set them into a mosaic design, noting the effect of the glass surface texture on color intensity. We’ll also juxtapose sections of this technique with non-glass material to heighten its unique effect.
Students will choose from several compositions (or use their own), select/cut/shape/arrange pieces on a template, mix/apply mortar, and finally set their mosaic into mortar on a substrate.
A 50% deposit confirms your registration, with the balance due by 01 October. Cancellations before 10/1 will receive a full refund. After 10/1 no refund unless we can rebook your spot, then full refund minus a $50 admin fee.
Email [email protected] to inquire/register
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