Inside the Mosaic Studio

Teaching children mosaic art is energetic, joyful, and completely different from teaching adults — and I love it.Kids approach mosaic with openness. They are bold with color. They experiment freely. They are less concerned with perfection and more interested in making...

For more than two decades, I’ve taught mosaic art to adults who are ready to learn real skills and create meaningful work. Some arrive with artistic backgrounds. Many have not made art in years. Almost all come with curiosity — and a little uncertainty.What they...

Mine was made in elementary school—eggshells pressed into glue and painted with bright poster colors. The image was simple: a bee hovering over a red tulip. I loved it. I remember the pride of seeing those tiny fragments come together to form something recognizable,...