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.

This class is great for all levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Swartout. Students will learn about mosaic design, grouting, cutting tesserae and more. Students will then apply this knowledge to complete a teapot which will be functional. Cost of this class is $90 which includes the teapot, instruction, glue, grout, glazing and firing of teapot, acrylic paint for grout tinting and for painting the teapot. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required. Ages 12+

This class will run for 3 weeks:

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)

Mosaic "Indirect Method" Class

This is a 2-week "technique" class. A mosaic design will be created on a flat panel. This class will run for 2 weeks:

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)

Mosaic Table or Mirror Class


This class will run for 3 weeks:

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 (6:30-8:30pm)


Mosaic Table

This class is great for all ability levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Swartout. 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 $180 for the 19" diameter cafe table or $140 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. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Ages 12+


Mosaic Mirror

This class is great for all ability levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Swartout. 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 $135 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. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Ages 12+

September 2007 Class Teapots

October 2007 Class Teapots

October 2007 Class Mirrors

Ruth's Website