Design for Mosaic - Art Panel at Irvine Fine Arts Center
Mar
21
10:00 AM10:00

Design for Mosaic - Art Panel at Irvine Fine Arts Center

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

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Mosaic Art at Huntington Beach Art Center
Apr
10
12:30 PM12:30

Mosaic Art at Huntington Beach Art Center

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

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Garden Succulent Mosaic Wall Workshop at The Maloof Foundation
Apr
11
10:30 AM10:30

Garden Succulent Mosaic Wall Workshop at The Maloof Foundation

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

Learn more here.

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Introduction to Mosaic Art at Irvine Fine Arts Center
Apr
18
1:30 PM13:30

Introduction to Mosaic Art at Irvine Fine Arts Center

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

Watch for release of the catalog here.

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Mosaic Art at Huntington Beach Fine Art Center
May
15
1:00 PM13:00

Mosaic Art at Huntington Beach Fine Art Center

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

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Exterior Mosaic Wall Relief in San Pedro
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00

Exterior Mosaic Wall Relief in San Pedro

Learn the Art of Mosaic Series: Mosaic Exterior Plant Wall Relief

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

Learn More and Sign up here.

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Mosaic Nature-Themed Art Panel Workshop in San Pedro
Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

Mosaic Nature-Themed Art Panel Workshop in San Pedro

Get ready to dive into the colorful world of mosaics with this two-day Nature-themed mosaic art panel workshop. We will cover design strategies, cutting techniques, and use a variety of materials from broken plates to stained glass to create a truly unique artwork. All levels of experience welcome.

Location: Los Angeles Harbor Arts, 401 S. Mesa St, San Pedro

Learn More and Sign up here.

This is a two-session workshop: August 9, 10 am to 3 pm + August 16, 10 am to noon.

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Pique Assiette Mosaic Tree Workshop at Creative Arts Group in Sierra Madre
Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00

Pique Assiette Mosaic Tree Workshop at Creative Arts Group in Sierra Madre

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

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Mosaic Heart Workshop in San Pedro
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Mosaic Heart Workshop in San Pedro

Learn the Art of Mosaic Series: Mosaic Heart

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 More and Sign up here.

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Oct
11
to Oct 12

Long Beach Open Studios

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.

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Sep
6
to Sep 7

Seal Beach Arts & Crafts Show

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.

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Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Mosaic Mirror
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Mosaic Mirror

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.

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Mosaic Art Panel at Irvine Fine Arts Center
Jul
19
10:00 AM10:00

Mosaic Art Panel at Irvine Fine Arts Center

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.

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Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Stepping Stone
Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00

Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Stepping Stone

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.

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Introduction to Mosaic Art - Irvine Fine Arts Center
Jun
28
1:30 PM13:30

Introduction to Mosaic Art - Irvine Fine Arts Center

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

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Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Mosaic Panel (Push Method)
Jun
1
10:00 AM10:00

Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Mosaic Panel (Push Method)

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.

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Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Mosaic Panel
May
16
6:00 PM18:00

Learn the Art of Mosaic Series with Dawn Mendelson and Luz Mack: Mosaic Panel

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.

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May
4
1:00 PM13:00

For the Birds -- A Mosaic Workshop Featuring Birds

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL. CALL OR EMAIL
CREATIVE ARTS GROUP TO JOIN WAITING LIST.

Join us for a creative mosaic workshop where you’ll design and create a bird-themed artwork. Using a vast variety of repurposed materials including glass, ceramic, stone, and many other things, you’ll learn mosaic techniques to bring your favorite bird to life—whether it’s a soaring eagle, a delicate hummingbird or a bright songbird. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun and relaxing way to explore your creativity while celebrating the beauty of birds. Workshop will cover tool use, design, and special techniques. Bring an image of your favorite bird as inspiration. All materials provided. This class is open to all levels from beginning to advanced.

NOTE: This is a two-session workshop. Second session is May 18.

www.creativeartsgroup.org

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Apr
27
12:00 PM12:00

A CULTURAL GATHERING: Celebrating the Communities of Los Angeles Past and Present

The Homestead Museum - 15415 Don Julian Rd - City of Industry

Join us for an afternoon of performances by local groups, explore the museum's historic houses and grounds, and participate in a community mosaic art project. Bring a picnic or purchase refreshments from the Kona Ice truck.

www.homesteadmuseum.org

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Apr
26
1:03 PM13:03

Mosaic for Exterior -- Irvine Fine Arts Center

Note: This is a two-session workshop.
April 26 (1:30 pm to 4:30 pm) and May 3 (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm).

Installation Techniques for Mosaic - Learn three different methods of mosaic application and installation including direct and indirect. Basics of mosaic including tool use, cutting and design will be covered. These techniques provide options for different fabrication options for both interior and exterior projects.

Class covers cutting techniques, placement and design. Materials include both new and recycled materials with a variety of textures, colors and patterns. Students are encouraged to bring ideas and inspiration to class. All skill levels are welcome.

Sign up here.

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May
1
to Jun 30

Work on Display at Cerritos Library

My work is on display at the Cerritos Library. Stop by and vist!

Dawn works in a style called pique assiette, a type of mosaic that makes use of recycled materials. It is named after Frenchman Raymond Isidore, who collected bits and pieces on his way home from work each evening and mosaicked his entire house, inside and out. Although her home is not entirely covered in mosaic, Dawn embraces and honors discarded shards and reimagines them in a new and fresh vision.  She takes inspiration from the pieces themselves by celebrating their rich histories, textures and colors. This exhibit features pieces that highlight the stories these ceramics tell, individually and collectively; from near and far; ancient and just yesterday.

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Introduction to Mosaic Art at Irvine Fine Arts Center
Apr
1
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Mosaic Art at Irvine Fine Arts Center

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 techniques, tools, and materials of mosaic design. Project will be a 4” x 4” board. All materials and supplies included.

Registration will be open approximately a month prior to workshop date.

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Mosaic Art, Interior
Mar
4
10:00 AM10:00

Mosaic Art, Interior

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. We will focus on design and specific techniques for interior mosaic art.

NOTE: This is a two-session workshop. Second workshop is March 11, 2023, from 10 am to 12 noon.

Register for the workshop here: interior mosaic art

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