Broken to beautiful
Join us for a two-part mosaic art workshop where you'll learn the full mosaic process from start to finish — cutting, designing, gluing, and grouting — while creating a piece with real staying power. Together, we'll bring to life a 6'x8' wooden board featuring an owl, a figure central to the story of the animals that rise from the ashes.
This series is a chance to slow down, work with your hands, and discover the mosaic philosophy that there are no mistakes — only new ways to transform broken pieces into something whole and beautiful. No prior art experience needed, just a willingness to cut, place, and see what emerges.
Who is the program for:
PCRC offers free creative arts programs for anyone impacted by the January 2025 Palisades wildfires.
Dates: Saturday, October 10 & Saturday, October 17
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm (both sessions)
Session 1 (Oct 10): Design & Cutting — learn mosaic fundamentals, develop your design, and begin cutting materials.
Session 2 (Oct 17): Gluing & Grouting — assemble your piece and complete the grouting process to bring the owl to life.
Please note: Attendees are expected to attend both sessions in order to complete the full piece. This is a sequential, two-part series rather than two stand alone drop-in classes.
All materials provided.
About the Facilitator:
Kate Samuels has had a love affair with mosaic art for many years. It is the endless possibility of creativity and building on the concept of "there are no mistakes," and transforming broken to beauty, that became so appealing to her. She is a retired teacher who has found her passion in teaching mosaics.
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