We just got back from a fun trip to St. Augustine and Port Saint Lucie in Florida.

It was a mixture of business and pleasure, as I taught two jewelry classes and visited several friends. The warm weather was a welcome contrast to what it’s like back home! 

The European settlement of St. Augustine dates all the way back to 1565, so it's a city with narrow cobblestone roads and lots of charm with cute cobblestone narrow roads and lots of charm.

Some of the highlights were drinking martinis (which we never do) overlooking the water, eating mini-donuts right out of the fryer, and art gallery hopping.

We enjoyed visiting Flagler College which was once a hotel. 

It has early Tiffany windows in its dining hall. In the window above, instead of exclusively using colorful glass as Tiffany usually does, Flagler wanted to show off the beautiful grounds so he opted for a significant amount of clear glass. It was still a stunning look!

Near the top of the dining hall was this gorgeous colored glass to the right.

Two Events - Save the Dates!!!

 Galatea Gallery

I'll be showing my work with 11 other New England artists!

Exhibition Dates: April 1-27, 2024

This week is the opening reception:

Friday, April 5, 2024

6:00-8:00 pm

The piece above is five feet long! I found this piece of driftwood (likely part of a fence) about 10 years ago and saved it until I had an idea for it!

New England Mosaic Society Gallery Show

The Attleboro Arts Museum

Exhibition Dates:

April 10- May 4, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 2024

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

I do not have a piece in this show, but I'm looking forward to seeing the exhibit!

Children's Class (Participating Parents Welcome)!

Sign your child up for the full series, or single classes within the series! 

For children ages 8 and up!

Next Session starts next week!

Friday, April 12, 19, 26, May 3

Eliza made this water piece for the Bowseat Art Competition, which this year had the theme of ocean awareness. She focused on the concept of wasting water. The piece has a watch on it indicating the passage of time.

Great job, Jessie!

For Aubrey's hidden treasures!

Alex cut his fish out of wedi-board (a mesh/foam base often used in mosaic art), then tiled and grouted it.  He did a great job!

Check out the free promotional

video for my succulents and mixed media courses:

Mixed Media Succulent Gardens

Mixed Media Using Natural Materials

Create Mosaic Succulents

In-Studio Class

In this class (video or in-studio) you will learn to create nine succulents. Three out of crockery, one out of rocks, and five out of putty!

We had a wonderful group in the March class, and each person really outdid themselves! The pictures don't do these pieces justice, as they are so colorful, textural and dimensional!

Such a wonderful class with lovely effervescent people!

New!

Succulent Pop-Up

Thursday, May 9, 1:30-5:00

Want to learn to make the pottery, china and ceramic succulents in a shorter class format? Join us!

Weekly Classes

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10-12:30

Gretchen always pays attention to detail and creates gorgeous pieces! This trivet matches a table she made.

I love this slate piece that Leslie made. Zoom in to see the details!

Michelle Sider Workshop and Retreat

2 spots left

Location: My studio!

July 26-29, 2024

I'm so looking forward to it!

Monthly

Ladies Night Out

Create Mosaic Jewelry

The next Ladies' Night Out on April 12 still has openings!

They are monthly throughout the year!

Evie used smalti remnant pieces to make this beautiful piece.

Lake Maspenock Ladies' Night Out (LNO)

Create Mosaic Jewelry

April 4, 2024, 7-9:30 pm

This is a private event for those people who are members of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association (LMPA). It is also a fundraiser for purchasing additional safety equipment for Sandy Beach.

Let me know if you have a group that would like a private party!

Are you in a garden club, card or book group, or have a family reunion coming up? Want to do something a bit different? Click on this link for more information. BYOB!

Below is one of the groups that I had a class with in Port Saint Lucie. What a fun group!

Mosaic Saturdays

The next Mosaic Saturday on April 6 is full, but I have openings on April 27. 

Just click on the link above to register for classes. 

Mosaic Saturdays are twice a month through May!

10-12:30 morning

12:45-3:15 afternoon

10-3:15 full day

Debbie's sister gave her a broken blue bowl and asked if she wanted to use it in a mosaic. I love what Debbie created!

I love beginners! Twenty years ago I was a newbie and made a coaster too!

 Wendy, Barbara and Elissa did a great job!

Akha and Tracy, nice work!

Windows!

These classes will start up again in May, but registration is open and they are filling up, so sign up today!

Suncatcher Class!

More dates to save!

Gift Certificates!

Gift certificates are always a thoughtful present!

You could register for a specific class, or purchase a general gift certificate that can be used toward artwork or classes.

Shopping!

You are welcome to make an appointment to shop at the studio.  

It's best to text or email with times that work for you, and we'll set up a time.

Hugs! Cheryl