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Mosaic workshops are a great activity for team building, parties, & mom's groups!
Saturday Workshops at the Mosaic Gardens
Limited to 8 students / workshop
At this hands-on mosaic workshop you will create a beautiful mosaic art piece using a variety of materials: ceramics, tiles, stained glass, and other embellishments. This workshop is perfect for beginners wanting to learn how to mosaic without buying all the tools and supplies necessary to get started with mosaics. Experienced mosaic artists are also welcome to attend. You will take home a lovely finished art piece to enjoy in your garden, planter or special indoor/outdoor space.
Workshop fee includes all instructional and material costs.
Workshop start to finish: approx. 4 to 5 hours, plus 1 hour scheduled return time to grout and seal work.
All workshops start at 10AM.
Workshop projects to select from:
Click on a project title to see example photos.
Mosaic Garden Marker
Basic mosaic workshop: 6" by 6" square mosaic piece attached to a 30" iron garden stake
$50 workshop fee (includes all material and instruction)
Mosaic Heart Art
 Mosaic River Rock Heart (can be used as a paperweight, door stop, or just for decoration.) -- $20 workshop fee
Heart Set On 4 1/2" x 6" Board -- $25 workshop fee
Large Wooden Heart -- $30 workshop fee
Mosaic Mirrors
6 1/2" x 6 1/2" Mirror -- $40 workshop fee
10" x 10" Mirror -- $50 workshop fee
8 1/2" x 10" with 6" x 7 1/4" inset -- $60 workshop fee
Mosaic "Faux" Flower Pot Wall Piece
Finished mosaic piece is 8" by 8" with 6" by 6" inset with terra cotta pot
$65 workshop fee (includes all material and instruction)
Stepping Stone
Finished mosaic piece is 12" diameter square or round stepping stone
$65 workshop fee (includes all material and instruction)
Lazy Susan
15" diameter rotating serving tray
$75 workshop fee (includes all material and instruction)
Workshop Dates:
Click on a date below to sign up for a project of your choice.
May 7
May 14
June 11
June 18
July 9
July 23 - Workshop cancelled
August 13
August 20
September 10
September 24
October 15
November 5
November 12
December 3
December 10
Wednesday Evening at the Mosaic Lab
The Mosaic Lab has been created for those who are self-directed and would like a creative environment to work on their own mosaic projects at their own pace. Participants will have access to tools and most supplies (including ceramic adhesives, grouting materials, sealants, etc), as well as Nancy's guidance as needed. Some mosaic experience helpful.
Dates: Most Wednesdays during the year. Check the calendar for Lab dates.
Lab time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Cost for lab use: $10 per hour.
Mosaic materials (such as ceramics, tiles, glass, and other embellishments) are not included; Lab participants are welcome to bring their own materials or you can purchase supplies through The Mosaic Gardens.
Team Building Event
The definition of the word mosaic means composing of many pieces. Each person is an important piece of the "mosaic" within an organization, contributing a unique set of skills, ideas, and dynamics. The creation of mosaic art is a simple but very effective art form that brings awareness of the bigger picture rather than focusing on an individual task. By engaging your team with a creative artistic activity you will be encouraging them to think "outside-the-box" and demonstrate that with teamwork you can achieve a wonderful result.
This experience is for everyone, regardless of age, gender or artistic ability or inability. Even the most "creatively challenged" participants will feel comfortable in this relaxed, creative setting!
Outcomes:
Teams will have the opportunity to express creativity using innovative and imaginative problem solving skills by creating a piece of a mosaic artwork.
Each team's mosaic contributes to the overall success of the completed mosaic artwork.
Each participant is provided with the opportunity to discover hidden talents along with skills required to create a wonderful piece of art!
The completion and display of the mosaic will be a reminder of this unique team building event.
Format:
Participants are provided hands-on instruction for creating mosaic art.
Participants work together to select a theme or image for the mosaic.
The group is organized into several teams. The number of participants per team is based on the total number of participants attending the event.
Each team is supplied with art materials to create a mosaic.
Group size: 8 - 40
Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Location: On or off client site - conference/meeting room, tables and chairs to accommodate group
Fee: Based on group size and mosaic project
For additional information, please contact Nancy.
Mosaic Fundraising Event
A mosaic art fundraiser is a unique hands-on fundraising activity. At the event participants create a mosaic art piece on a small wooden shape. Each participant chooses a wooden shape and glues down prepared cut tiles & other embellishments on top of the shape. The tiled piece is taken to The Mosaic Gardens Studio for grouting and mounting (participants choose between a river rock or 12" metal stake mount). The finished mosaic art piece is packaged and returned to your organization for distribution to participants.
Many schools have cut back and/or eliminated art programs. Many adults would love to find a creative outlet but don't have the time to take classes after working all day. Studies have shown that the need to create and make art is an important part of brain development for children and a stress-reducing activity for adults. Given the opportunity to create a small piece of mosaic art, participants look forward to taking part in this one of a kind fundraising event. Not only will they will feel great about creating art but at the same time know that they are contributing to the organization's fundraising goals!
How much does it cost to make a Mosaic Art piece?
Cost to create Mosaic Art is $18/participant. Participants pay for the activity the day of the fundraiser at the registration table, or at a pre-registration time arranged by your organization. (Checks or cash only - Checks payable to your organization.) Your organization receives $8.00 for each participant.
How does the fundraising organization pay The Mosaic Gardens for the event?
You will receive an invoice from The Mosaic Gardens, when all mosaic art pieces are returned to your organization. The Mosaic Gardens receives $10.00 for each participant.
What age do you need to be to participate?
Creating Mosaic Art is an appropriate activity for all ages.
Children 8 & under require adult supervision.)
How much time is needed for the activity?
A mosaic piece can be made in 30 minutes but many students enjoy taking longer.
What shapes are available to mosaic?
Participants will have more than 10 different wooden shapes to choose from.
Examples of shapes available include: Heart, dog, cat, bird, frog, butterfly, dragonfly, dolphin, gecko, turtle, flower
What sizes are the shapes to mosaic?
Size of shapes vary - most shapes measure about 4" x 3".
Do participants take their mosaic artwork home after they complete the activity?
The Mosaic Gardens will take the participants' mosaic art to The Mosaic Gardens Studio for grouting, mounting, and packaging. All participants' mosaic work will be returned to your location for distribution no later than 2 weeks after the fundraising event.
What can the completed Mosaic Art piece be used for?
The completed mosaic art piece will be a special keepsake for years to come. It can be a tabletop decoration, or mounted on an inside wall.
Can participants make more than 1 mosaic art piece?
Yes, each mosaic art piece costs $18 to make.
What We Do:
Provide registration materials and showing volunteers how to fill out registration materials.
Provide all mosaic materials and teach mosaic art instruction to those participating in the fundraising event.
Take all mosaic art pieces to The Mosaic Gardens for grouting, mounting, and packaging.
Return completed mosaic art to your location within 2 weeks after fundraising event.
What You Do:
Select the fundraiser event date, time, and location.
Provide tables and chairs.
Fundraiser pre-registration.
Provide volunteers to help check-in & register participants.
Contact participants for Mosaic Art pick-up instructions.
For additional information, please contact Nancy.
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