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.

Introduction to Mosaics

This one-night class is a great introduction and overview of mosaics for those who have not done mosaics before and will be taught by local artist Ruth Tyszka. Students will learn about the background of mosaics and their functionality, information about local mosaic installations and basic mosaic techniques. Students will mosaic an 8" X 8" picture frame. Students will also be provided a grouting demonstration and grout to take home to complete their project. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required. Minimum of eight students for this class, so sign up soon! Cost is $34. Ages 10+

This class will run for 1 day:

Thursday, March 25th (6:30-8:30pm)

Mosaic Mirrors Class

This class is great for all ability levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Tyszka. 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 $140 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 $25 non-refundable deposit is required. Ages 10+

This class will run for 3 weeks:

Tuesday, March 23rd (6:30-8:30pm)
Tuesday, April 6th (6:30-8:30pm)
Tuesday, April 13th (6:30-8:30pm)

Mosaic Tables Class

This class is great for all ability levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Tyszka. 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 10+



This class will run for 3 weeks:

Tuesday, March 23rd (6:30-8:30pm)
Tuesday, April 6th (6:30-8:30pm)
Tuesday, April 13th (6:30-8:30pm)

Pottery/Mosaic Combo Class

This class is great for all skill levels and will be taught by local artist Ruth Tyszka. Students will combine painting on pottery with mosaics, using each medium to achieve the best effect for his or her design. Students will learn about design, grouting, tesserae, using mosaic on a 3-D object and more. Students can choose between completing a canister, dish with a wide edge, teapot or a vase. Cost of this class is $90.

This class will run for 4 weeks(3 weeks with Ruth, 1 week on your own):

Wednesday, April 14th (6:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday, April 21st (6:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday, April 28th (6:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday, May 5th (6:30-8:30pm)

Mosaic Bowling Ball or Flower Pot Class


This class will run for 3 weeks:

Thursday, May 6th, (6:00-8:30pm)
Thursday, May 13th, 6:30-8:30pm)
Thursday, May 20th, (6:30-8:30pm)


This class is great for all ability levels. Students will learn about mosaic design, grouting, cutting tesserae and more. Students have the option to do a large terra cotta flower pot or a bowling ball for your house/garden. The cost is $130 for the flower pot or bowling ball. There's a $50 non-refundable deposit required. Ages 10+

Ruth's Website

Ruth's Website

Questions?

Call: (248) 544-2234 Royal Oak Store