Mosaic Workshops and Events
Every year, we bring in visiting artists to run unique workshops.
 By LoriFUGA class with Vera B. |  By JayneFUGA with Vera B. |
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 By JaneFUGA class with Vera B. |  By PamColor Theory with Vera B. |
 By SuzanneColor Theory with Vera B. |  Reverse Paper MethodReverse Paper Method with Cathleen Newsham |
 Beware of Fish by Jane |  LaurenTeacup by Lauren |
 Color Freedom PearsPears by Lori! |  Apple by KarenPlaying with Shadow and Light with Dianne Sonnenberg |
 Apple by LindaPlaying with Color and Light with Dianne Sonnenberg |  Mosaic Mandala with Dianne S.Mosaic mandala by Dee |
 Mandala Mosaic by Dianne Sonnenberg - coming in October |  My Sis by Angel done in Gila's Class |
 Puppy Love by Heidi |  Quick Release ClassThe Bouncing Ball by Kim |
 Quick Release ClassA triptych by Alissa |  Portraite by Gila |
 In the GardenIn the Garden by Laura Rendlen |  my gaeden's WisteriaThe Wisteria Garden by Laura Rendlen |
 |  My Lollipop Tree at SunsetMade by Linda |
 SplotchMade by Linda |  Wake UpMosaic Fusions Made by Sou in Martin Cheeks class - coming in May |
 Baxter |  Smalti, Millefiore & Fused GlassMosaics with Martin Cheek |
Building Armatures for Mosaic Sculpture, with Lori and Pam
Date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
Monday, Aug 3, 2026
Time: 10 am to 2 pm, for a total of 12 hours
Please note: we need at least 6 students to run this class.
Cost: $450
Garden Ornament by Pam
Batty Bat armature by Pam
Join Lori and Pam to explore several techniques for building sculptures using a variety of materials. In this class you can expect to build an under structures (armature) with a prepared surface ready to mosaic.
These will be around 12-18 inches in size. We will go over applying tessera to the surfaces including how to move around the various dips, jumps and bends of your forms.
Supplies are included and you are welcome to bring dense styrofoam, wire or metal mesh that you may have collected along the way. (Please bring any special cutting or carving tools you have, as well as, a hot glue gun and hot glue sticks, if you have one. No need to purchase any of these things.)
Lori has many years of experiencial learning in sculptural mosaics.
Along with 7 years of mosaic experience, Pam has a BA in art, with a
focus on sculpture.
You can expect to learn:
Types of materials used for armatures
How to solidly attach elements
How to balance your understructure
How to unify the surface with thin set
How to cut tessera for uneven surfaces
Please Note: this class includes one pound of tesserae (not smalti) to start adhering to your armature. After the 3-day class is completed students are welcome to finish their sculpture at home with their own materials or to purchase Beginner & Beyond studio time and finish at Mosaic Oasis.
Mosaic Picassiette Portraiture (human or animal) with Gila Rayberg
Gila is tentatively scheduled to teach at Mosaic Oasis. Before money is collected for this class we need to get some definite participants.
Dates: Oct 18, 19, & 20 (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
Cost: $550 includes materials, but you are encouraged to bring your own china/pottery for breaking!
This is a great class for beginning and advanced mosaic artists!
If you are interested in signing up for this class please email Suzanne (asap) at studio@mosaicoasis.com
Gila featured in Mosaic & Glass Magazine.
Gila is a sought after mosaic artist and teacher, she teaches all over the world. Gila's specialty is making mosaic portraites using the picasiette method (broken pottery and china).
Gila Rayberg arrived at the visual arts after a successful career as a freelance musician and educator. Allowing her strong sense of intuition and love of experimentation to guide her, Gila has developed a unique voice in the realm of mosaic portraiture. Gila exhibits regularly throughout the United States and has won numerous awards for her uniquely expressive portraits. In the summer of 2018, Gila was one of nine artists, from seven countries, invited to participate in the 3rd Contemporary Mosaic Art Symposium in Ploaghe Sardinia, under the direction of Maestro Giulio Menossi. Gila travels extensively throughout the US and internationally giving workshops and sharing her passion for mosaic portraiture. Her artwork has been published in numerous art books and is collected worldwide.
If you would like to sign up for this class please contact Suzanne (asap)
studio@mosaicoasis.com
"It's That Time of Year Again" by Lori