Studio Time
Fridays 11am-2pm
Bring your project to the studio between 11-2:00 on Fridays. You'll have the use of studio tools, adhesive and grout and camaredie of other artists. Cost is $25 for one time or $200 for 10 class card. Pay at the studio.
3D Heart Workshop
Dates: April 18 & 19, 2026
Time: 10am each day. 6-7 hours each day.
Join creative artist David Jarvinen from Mosaic Guys and learn how to create 3D art that can be viewed from all sides.
Students will make a heart carved from an 8x8” block of foam that will be displayed on a custom stand for viewing delight!
Day one will prepare the substrate and consider design options. On day two we will use tinted adhesives to adhere Smalti glass tiles, in wonderful, vibrant, colorful designs onto your new heart shaped base!
Participant to bring:
APRON, FOAM KNIFE (amazon.com has them for $57-“Dominox hot foam knife cutter”) David does bring a foam knife--just put on your patience hat if deciding to share 😊)
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Register: HERE
Textured Flowers Mosaic Workshop with JaYing Yang
Date: Sat May 30, 2026
Noon -3:30pm
This is a very different mosaic technique from many mosaic classes. The goal is to create a very textured background and flowers inside a 6"x6" frame. This mosaic will not be grouted so you can take it home the same day. Because it will not be grouted, we will be coloring the thinset cement to match the background and flowers. This technique requires you to be neat and careful with placement of pieces.
You will use art glass, some ceramics as well as imported Italian and Mexican smalti (handcrafted colored glass that are thicker than regular art glass). You will also learn to use a hammer and hardie to cut the thicker glass. An elegant metal display stand is included.
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To register: email [email protected]. JaYing will send you an e-invoice to pay by credit card online.
Intro to Picassiette
Dates: July 11, 2026 10am-4pm
July 12, 2026 10am- 1pm
In this introductory Picassiette mosaic class taught by mosaic artist Amy Neiman, students will learn how to transform ceramic dishes into expressive mosaic designs. You will learn how to break plates safely and efficiently, what tools work best for cutting them, and to understand how different ceramics behave — not always easily or predictably!
The variety of colors, patterns, styles and thicknesses inherent in ceramics is what makes using them both fun and challenging. Students will get design tips, learn considerations for materials with different thicknesses, and which adhesives work best for different substrates.
You will leave with a completed 12” X 12” indoor mosaic piece rigged for hanging, and some new skills to add to your mosaic toolbox.
All tools and materials included, but feel free to bring any plates you’d like to incorporate in your piece or share with others.
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To enroll, email Amy at: [email protected]
Payable by PayPal, Zelle or Venmo
(510) 435-7745
Introduction to Smalti
Dates: September 26-27. 10am - 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]
Mosaic Memory Boxes
Date: October 10-11 2026
Time: 10-4 both days
Learn how to design beautiful mosaic boxes to store your special
items and memories or make great gifts with artist Cynthia Lee.
You will have an opportunity to learn how to work with color, style and design. You will be given a choice of a cigar, tin and paper box to work with; or you
can bring your own box to cover. Materials provided are: glass, glass
tiles, beads and jewelry.
You will learn how to make your design appealing and interesting by
focusing on how to work with the color wheel and playing with tone,
texture, contrast and structure.
Beginner level; no need to have previous experience with mosaics art
work.
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To enroll: send email to [email protected] and I will
send you an invoice to make payment and reserve your
space. Class is limited to 10 people. Please enroll by October 1,