Mosaics:
Transform ordinary objects into exquisite works of art with this ancient art form.

Choose your base from among picture frames, mirrors, jewelry boxes and even tables.

Select your tesserae from an assortment of Venetian glass, ceramic tiles, vintage china, seashells, glass gems and more.

Start gluing!

We’ll provide you with grout and instructions to complete your project at home.

Cost: mosaics projects are priced all-inclusively. Cost includes base, tesserae, glue and grout.

Introduction to Mosaics

This one-night class is a great introduction and overview of mosaics for those who have not done mosaics before and will be taught by local artists Ruth Tyszka or Anne Nechal. Students will learn about the background of mosaics and their functionality, information about local mosaic installations and basic mosaic techniques. Students will mosaic an 8" X 8" picture frame. Students will also be provided a grouting demonstration and grout to take home to complete their project. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required. Minimum of eight students for this class, so sign up soon! Cost is $34. Ages 10+

This class will run for 1 day:

Saturday, February 25th (11:00am-1:00pm) Instructor (Ruth Tyszka)

Saturday, March 24th (11:00am-1:00pm) Instructor (Ruth Tyszka)

Mosaic Teapot/Canister/Bowling Ball/Square Vase Class

Students will learn about mosaic design, grouting, cutting tesserae and more. Students have the option to do a teapot, large canister, bowling ball, or large square vase. The cost is $95 for the teapot and $135 for the bowling ball, large canister, or square vase.

This class will run for 2 days (Instructor - Ruth Tyszka):

Saturday, March 24th (11:00-2:00pm) and Sunday, March 25th (12:00-3:00pm) for a total workshop of 6 hours (grouting will be done at home).

Mosaic Mirrors Class

This class is great for all ability levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Tyszka. Students will learn about mosaic design, grouting, cutting tesserae and more. Students will then apply this knowledge to complete a large mirror frame. Students can choose between a 15" square mirror, a 15.75" X 18" heart mirror, or a 14.5" X 18" wavy mirror. Cost of this class is $145 which includes the mirror frame, instruction, glue, grout, up to 6 add-ons which will be painted and then glazed and fired, acrylic paint for grout tinting and for painting the sides of the frame. Grouting will be done at home. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required. Ages 10+

This class will run for 2 days (Instructor - Ruth Tyszka):

Saturday, March 24th (11:00-2:00pm) and Sunday, March 25th (12:00-3:00pm) for a total workshop of 6 hours (grouting will be done at home).

Mosaic Tables Class

This class is great for all ability levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Tyszka. Students will learn about mosaic design, grouting, cutting tesserae and more. Students will then apply this knowledge to complete a 28" tall, 19" diameter round cafe table or a 20" tall, 15" diameter square, round, octagon, heart or flower table. Cost of this class is $185 for the 19" diameter cafe table or $145 for any of the 15" diameter tables. This cost includes the table, instruction, glue, grout, up to 6 add-ons which will be painted and then glazed and fired, acrylic paint for grout tinting and for painting the sides of the frame. Grouting will be done at home. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Ages 10+

This class will run for 2 days (Instructor - Ruth Tyszka):

Saturday, March 24th (11:00-2:00pm) and Sunday, March 25th (12:00-3:00pm) for a total workshop of 6 hours (grouting will be done at home).

Ruth's Website

Ruth's Website

Questions?

Call: (248) 544-2234 Royal Oak Store