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"when I teach, students have access to the same materials but the results are as varied as their personalities. I love to see the creativity unfold and the diverse art and imagination. seeing the transformation—this is the reason I teach and share my passion for mosaics."

Kathy Thaden

MOSAIC WORKSHOPS & RETREATS

To find out when the next opportunities are to spend time learning from Kathy, please sign up for her monthly mosaic e-newsletter on the Contact page.

upcoming opportunities

April 25, 2019

ABSTRACT COLOR & TEXTURE

Come explore modern mosaics "Abstract Color & Texture" with Kathy in Nashville at the American Mosaic Summit. Click for more details!

May 10-12, 2019

mosaicS AS MEDITATION RETREAT

Come explore modern mosaics "Abstract Color & Texture" in a contemplative setting. The retreat will include reflections, silence, music, prayer and hands-on instruction and demonstrations. Click MORE for complete details and registration.

Mother Cabrini Retreat House, Golden, CO

July 7-13, 2019

MOSAIC RADIANCE AT GHOST RANCH!

Come explore modern mosaics in beautiful Georgia O'Keeffe country in northern New Mexico. Let your creativity shine and create a brilliant mosaic. Materials include mirror, millefiori, beads, stained glass and more. Learn how to nip and cut glass, grout and finish your piece. We will begin each day with a brief meditation on creativity.

July 14-20, 2019

FREE-FORM MOSAICS AT GHOST RANCH!

Create your own unique mosaic shape! Learn how to form a substrate and mosaic your one-of-a-kind piece with glass, millefiori, beads and more. Learn how to nip and cut glass, grout and finish your piece, finding inspiration in the beauty of northern New Mexico's desert southwest!

August 16-18, 2019 - FULL!

MOSAIC MEDITATIONS RETREAT AT THE ABBEY OF ST. WALBURGA

ABSTRACT COLOR & TEXTURE: Come explore modern mosaics in a contemplative setting as you enter into a quiet space to listen and respond to God while arranging glass and other materials into a mosaic. We'll explore abstract compositions, then delve into adding texture, depth and dimension to create your monochromatic mosaic.

You may contact Kathy to be added to a WAITING LIST

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH GLASS?

The surprising way pieces of glass can change your life....

One of Kathy's 2016 Ghost Ranch students, Judith Fein, is a freelance writer and wrote about attending the Mosaic Reflections workshop. Here is the article for Psychology Today, and about creating her first mosaic EVER!

"With Kathy’s support and technical help, I could do whatever the particular mosaic seemed to want. I could be….a mosaic whisperer."

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