This is a fantastic art show with some of the most talented artists I know! Don’t miss it!
Note: The festival is two days: Saturday, Nov 7 and Sunday, Nov 8
Creative Arts Group - 108 N. Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre, CA
Make a 12" x 12" mosaic panel using the unique no-grout method. Participants will learn design basics, cutting techniques, and how to use texture and color to bring your project to life. This class celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the joy of transforming discarded items into meaningful art.
Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun and relaxing way to explore your creativity while learning the specifics of creating artwork for interior spaces. All materials provided.
This workshop is currently full, but call to get your name on the waitlist!
There are two sessions: December 6 (1 pm to 5 pm) and December 13 (1 pm to 3 pm)
Creative Arts Group - 108 N. Baldwin Ave - Sierra Madre, CA
Create a one-of-a-kind mosaic garden sphere in this fun, hands-on workshop. Using recycled and repurposed materials such as broken dishes, stained glass, tile, and found objects, you'll transform everyday items into beautiful outdoor art. Learn the fundamentals of mosaic design, cutting techniques, and how to use color, texture, and pattern to create visual interest. The instructor will also demonstrate methods for preparing and working with 3D substrates designed for exterior spaces. This class celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the art of giving discarded materials new life. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, you'll leave with new skills, creative inspiration, and a unique garden sphere to enjoy. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
This class is two sessions: January 15 and 22, 1 pm to 4 pm
Huntington Beach Art Center - 538 Main Street | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Learn the basics or hone your mosaic skills by creating an art panel. Participants will learn design basics, cutting techniques, and how to use texture and color to bring your project to life. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun and relaxing way to explore your creativity while learning the specifics of creating mosaic artwork for interior spaces. A $25 materials fee is due at first class.
This class is two sessions: February 19 and 26, 1 pm to 4 pm
Huntington Beach Art Center - 538 Main Street | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
I will open my studio for the second time during this very cool Long Beach Open Studio Tour. Each weekend of October, a different neighborhood’s artists welcome visitors to their creative spaces.
October 17, 1 pm to 5 pm
October 18, 1 pm to 5 pm
I will open my studio for the second time during this very cool Long Beach Open Studio Tour. Each weekend of October, a different neighborhood’s artists welcome visitors to their creative spaces.
October 17, 1 pm to 5 pm
October 18, 1 pm to 5 pm
Learn how to create a unique planter for your garden in this exterior mosaic workshop. Students will learn cutting techniques, design and placement as well as information on creating mosaic for outside spaces.
This is a two-session workshop: Oct 3 and 10, 10 am to 1 pm on Oct 3 and 10 to noon on Oct 10
Irvine Fine Arts Center - 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine
This will be my 21st year, I think! Always enjoy this show with the best view and great art. Stop by and say hi!
Two days: Sept 12 (9am to 5 pm) and Sept 13 (9 am to 4 pm)
Eisenhower Park at the Pier. I am on the right hand side along the edge, when facing the pier.
Learn the basics of mosaic art in this one-session workshop. Students will create their own small mosaic and practice cutting, placement and design.
Irvine Fine Arts Center - 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine
Make a small three-dimensional garden totem In this hands-on workshop. We will create a unique mixed media mosaic using recycled and repurposed materials such as broken dishes, stained glass, tile, and found objects. Participants will learn design basics, cutting techniques, a demonstration on creating 3D substrates, and how to use texture and color to bring your project to life. This class celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the joy of transforming discarded items into meaningful art.
July 26 (1 pm to 5 pm)
August 2 (1 pm to 4 pm), Sundays
Creative Arts Group, 108 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre.
In this two-session workshop, students learn the basics of mosaic with an emphasis on the pique assiette style, which makes use of the colors, textures and patterns of repurposed ceramics and glass. Focus will be on tool use and cutting techniques with an emphasis on design specifically for mosaic.
July 18 (10 am to 1 pm)
July 25 (10 am to noon)
Irvine Fine Arts Center - 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine
Learn the Art of Mosaic in this fun two-session workshop, with a focus on interior mosaics. Workshop will cover design, cutting techniques, and grouting. All materials and supplies included; all levels of experience welcome. A $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class.
July 10 and July 24. 1 pm to 4 pm
Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach
Join us for a fun and creative workshop! Get hands-on experience creating a beautiful 6” x 9” mosaic garden wall relief using the unique style of pique assiette (recycled materials). Participants will learn the specific techniques for creating mosaic in exterior spaces. Workshop will cover design strategies, cutting techniques and using a variety of materials--from broken plates to stained glass--to create beautiful garden art. All levels of experience welcome. No grouting in this class.
Los Angeles Harbor Arts, 401 S. Mesa St, San Pedro
Explore the art of pique assiette, a mosaic style using repurposed ceramics, glass and found objects to create colorful, textured designs. Class covers basics of mosaic including tool use, design, and placement. No experience necessary. $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class.
Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach
Check the Art Center’s website for upcoming release of their Sands Catalog.
This is a two-session workshop: May 15, 1 pm to 4 pm + May 22, 1 pm to 4 pm
Explore mosaic art in this introductory workshop for those new to mosaic work or those with little experience. Workshop includes a small project to gain familiarity with the basics of mosaic, including tools, materials, cutting techniques, design, and placement.
Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine
Garden Succulent Mosaic Wall Hanging with Luz Mack-Durini & Dawn Mendelson
Learn the art of mosaic and make a beautiful garden wall hanging using recycled ceramic and glass. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to design for exterior spaces. Class will cover design, placement, cutting, and application. This is a no-grout technique. All materials and supplies included. All skill levels are welcome.
(Includes a half-hour lunch break in the courtyard with live music)
Open to ages 12+ — All materials included — No experience necessary
Explore the art of pique assiette, a mosaic style using repurposed ceramics, glass and found objects to create colorful, textured designs. Class covers basics of mosaic including tool use, design, and placement. No experience necessary. $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class.
Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach
Check the Art Center’s website for upcoming release of their Sands Catalog.
This is a two-session workshop: April 10, 1 pm to 4 pm + April 17, 1 pm to 4 pm
In this two-session workshop, students will learn the basics of mosaic with an emphasis on the pique assiette style, which makes use of the colors, textures, and patterns of repurposed ceramics and glass. Focus will be on tool use and cutting techniques with an emphasis on design specifically for mosaic. Students are encouraged to bring ideas and inspiration to class.
Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine.
Watch for release of the catalog here.
This is a two-session workshop: March 21, 10 am to 1 pm + March 38, 10 am to noon
Join us for a creative mosaic workshop where you’ll design and create artwork for a wall hanging, with a special theme of Trees. Using a vast variety of repurposed materials including glass, ceramic, stone, and many other things, you’ll learn mosaic techniques to create something beautiful for your outside space. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun and relaxing way to explore your creativity while learning the specifics of creating artwork for exterior spaces. Workshop will cover tool use, design, and special techniques. All materials provided. This class is open to all levels from beginning to advanced.
Location: Creative Arts Group, 108 N. Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre
Sign up here. [Note: This class is now full. Waiting list available.]
Two sessions: Sunday, Feb 15 - 1 pm to 5 pm + Sunday, Feb 22 - 1 pm to 4 pm
Join us for a fun and creative workshop. Using a special no grout technique, participants will make an 8" mosaic heart artwork. Workshop will focus on specific tecniques for no-grout mosaic work. We will cover design strategies, cutting techniques and use a variety of materials from broken plates to stained glass to create a truly unique heart. All levels of experience welcome.
Location: Los Angeles Harbor Arts, 401 S. Mesa St, San Pedro
Learn about creating mosaic for exterior locations in this two session workshop. We’ll learn about adhesives, cutting, placement and design. Each student will create a garden planter. Learn more here.
Two sessions:
November 15: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm and November 22: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
I will be teaching exterior mosaic at Creative Arts Group. Each student will create a garden pot. We will learn about cutting, design, placement, and proper practices for making exterior mosaic work. Learn more here.
Two sessions:
November 9: 1 pm to 5 pm and November 16: 1 pm to 4 pm
I will be teaching a non-grout method at the Huntington Beach Art Center. Each student will make a small project and we will cover safety, design, cutting, and placement. See more information here.
Two sessions:
Nov 7 and Nov 14 - 1 pm to 4 pm
I will be in person at this fantastic show. Come by and see some of the best artists in Southern California. I am so proud and honored to be a part of this wonderful nonprofit gallery and educational hub for the community. See more information here.
November 1 and 2 - 10 am to 4 pm, both days
108 N. Baldwin Ave - Sierra Madre
Learn the basics of mosaic art in this beginning workshop. We’ll make a small mosaic and focus on technique, cutting, placement and design using a variety of materials from glass to ceramic.
Irvine Fine Arts Center - 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine
For the first time, I will be opening my studio and participating in the Long Beach Open Studio Tours, which takes place every weekend during October. Each weekend, a different part of Long Beach features artist studios open to the public to visit and tour.
My studio will be open the second weekend of October. Check here for details. The hours are 1 pm to 5 pm, both days.
I’m excited and looking forward to visiting with everyone! Hope you can make it.
This will be my first time teaching at the Huntington Beach Art Center. Join me in a workshop covering the basics of mosaic art, from cutting techniques to placement to design. Each student will take home a small individual project. See more information here.
1 pm to 4 pm
538 Main Street, Huntington Beach
I’ll be at the Seal Beach Arts & Crafts show this coming weekend. I think this is my 22nd year! Stop by and say hello!
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
At the base of the pier in Seal Beach. I am on the right hand side, when facing the pier from the street.
Come join us for a fun in-person event where you can learn the art of mosaic. Get hands-on experience creating a beautiful mosaic mirror using a myriad of colorful mosaic materials. Our instructors Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack will teach you cutting techniques, design, placement, tools and materials. No experience necessary.
Los Angeles Harbor Arts (LAHA) - 401 S. Mesa St. Studio 11, San Pedro
NOTE: This is a two-session workshop:
August 23 10-3pm
August 24 10-noon
~1 hour lunch break from 12-1. Enjoy local cafes and restaurants.
Register here.
In this two-session workshop, students will learn the basics of mosaic with an emphasis on the pique assiette style, which makes use of the colors, textures and patterns of repurposed ceramics and glass. Focus will be on tool use and cutting techniques with an emphasis on design specifically for mosaic. Students are encouraged to bring ideas and inspiration to class.
NOTE: This is a two-session workshop:
Session 1: July 19, 10 am to 1 pm
Session 2: July 26, 10 am to noon
Register here.
Get hands-on experience creating a beautiful outdoor piece stepping stone using an array of colorful mosaic materials, both new and recycled. Artists Luz Mack and Dawn Mendelson will teach you cutting techniques, design, placement, tools and materials. No experience necessary. Two-session workshop.
The Den - 1126 West 37th Street, (near San Pedro) Los Angeles
NOTE: This is a two-session workshop.
July 12th 10-1pm
July 13th 10-noon
Register here.
Explore mosaic art in this introductory workshop for those new to mosaic work or those with very little experience. Workshop includes a small project to gain familiarity with the basics of mosaic including tools, materials, cutting techniques, design, and placement.
Register here.
Saturday, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Irvine Fine Arts Center
14321 Yale Ave. - Irvine
Learn the Art of Mosaic
Get hands-on experience creating a beautiful 6" x 6" indoor piece with the push method using an array of colorful mosaic materials, both new and recycled. Artists Luz Mack and Dawn Mendelson will teach you cutting techniques, design, placement, tools and materials. No experience necessary. ~enjoy a 1 hour lunch break from 12-1 at nearby restaurants and cafes. No grouting on this class ~
Los Angeles Harbor Arts (LAHA)
401 S. Mesa St. Studio 11 in San Pedro
Register here.
Get hands-on experience creating a beautiful 5" x 5" indoor piece using a variety of colorful mosaic materials, both new and recycled. Artists Luz Mack and Dawn Mendelson will teach you cutting techniques, design, placement, tools and materials. No experience necessary.
Los Angeles Harbor Arts (LAHA)
401 S. Mesa St. Studio 11 in San Pedro
Register here.
