January 17-23, 2027
5-Day Immersive Workshop | 6 Nights Accommodation

The Experience

Join us for an unforgettable artistic retreat in the vibrant coastal city of Puerto Vallarta. This five-day, hands-on workshop welcomes mosaic artists of all levels who want to deepen their practice using Mexican smalti, all while enjoying sun, culture, and great food.

What’s Included

Accommodations
• 6 nights at The Joint Boutique Hotel, a stylish modern hotel just two blocks from the beach in the lively Romántica neighborhood
• Private en suite room for each participant (double, queen, or king beds available; assigned first-come, first-served)

Workshop & Studio Time
• 5 days of instruction (Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
• 25+ hours of studio time, including optional evening open studios
• Bright, secure private studio with ergonomic workstations and natural light
• One-on-one guidance to help you plan future personal projects, including design, andamento, materials, and fabrication methods

Materials
• All materials for structured exercises included
• Substrates, adhesive, concrete colorants, and Mexican smalti provided

Meals & Social Events
• 6 buffet breakfasts (Monday–Saturday)
• 5 buffet lunches (Monday–Friday)
• Welcome cocktail reception on Sunday evening
• Local Food Tour
• Wednesday Night Art Walk with a local guide

What You’ll Explore

• Color theory and gradation using smalti
• Foundational and advanced andamento techniques
• Innovative design strategies and aesthetic refinement
• Concrete colorants and custom substrate creation

Participants will complete four or more mosaic studies, working abstractly or figuratively. You’re also encouraged to bring personal projects to work on during open studio time.

Guest Policy (Yes, This Is Real 😊)

You may bring a non-participating companion for $150 total for the entire stay (6 nights, Sunday–Friday). This includes:
• Shared room accommodation
• Breakfasts, lunches, and the Sunday evening reception

Guests do not attend workshop sessions. Fee does not include Food Tour (modest extra fee).

A limited number of rooms accommodate couples; availability is first-come, first-served with no guarantee of bed type. If two students wish to share a room and both attend the workshop, please contact Bonnie directly for pricing and availability.

Important Notes

• Airfare is not included
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended
• Early arrivals or extended stays may be arranged—contact Bonnie directly
• Rooms are assigned first-come, first-served
• All rooms are en suite

This retreat is hosted in collaboration with Maverick Mosaics, supporting artist-centered retreats at The Joint. Instructors interested in learning more are welcome to reach out to Bonnie.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to
bonnie@maverickmosaics.com

• Before August 1, 2025: 100% refund minus $100 administrative fee
• August 2 – October 1, 2025: 100% refund minus $250 administrative fee
• October 2 – December 1, 2025: 100% refund minus $500
• December 2 onward: No refunds
(If your spot is resold by you or us, you’ll receive a full refund minus $100.)

Adding days to your trip: As a courtesy, additional nights at the hotel are booked through Maverick Mosaics for workshop students. There is a $10 per night cancellation or change fee once avability is confirmed. Know your desired dates before asking to check avability. Room rates will be quoted upon request.

Schedule at a Glance

• Sunday, January 11: Optional welcome cocktail & meet-and-greet around 5:00 PM
• Hotel check-in: 4:00 PM (luggage storage available; early room access if available)
• Monday–Friday:
– Breakfast
– Workshop instruction: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
– Lunch at 2:00 PM
– Free time & open studio afternoons/evenings
• Saturday, January 17: Check-out by 11:00 AM

All prices are in USD.
Featured workshop image: smalti from smalti.com.