In this talk, Marian will show and discuss one of her current series of work:  the Exodus series, inspired by the refugee crisis.  She will talk about her own point of departure and the origins and inspirations for this body of work which will have been shown in a 2023...

STUCKONYOU: an overview of adhesives for mosaic artists.  Adhesives are critical to the long term success of a mosaic, especially outdoors in Canada!  Understanding the properties of the mosaic components, the climatic conditions the mosaic will be displayed in, and an awareness of the latest adhesive products will help you...

In 2004, three members of our Eastern Orthodox church in Victoria, BC, Canada attended a mural mosaic workshop given by Luciana Notturni at La Scuala Arte di Mosaici in Ravenna in order to learn the techniques needed to decorate the church.  I had the opportunity to travel back numerous times...

For 22 years I have been using the medium of mosaic as a monumental genre of art the documents stories of ancient heroes.  In the last 3 series, I've explored the stories of three different protagonists recounted in Biblical texts to demonstrate that women, traditionally valued for virtue, beauty and...

What exactly is a mosaic and when did people begin making them?  In this talk, Debra Hagen will look at the history of mosaics, the3 various materials and tools where used and where in the world can you find them.  Don't worry - it won't be all talk and there...