Mosaics from our Winter 2025 Workshop
Claudia’s bee
This post celebrates the mosaics created in our winter workshop, where we explored two themes: Beautiful Bugs and Icons. At first glance, these themes might seem like an unusual pairing. However, as the workshop progressed, I noticed that the students’ favourite bugs often held personal meaning and functioned in much the same way as icons.
Photos from the workshop tell the story better than my words, so I’m sharing a few highlights below. You’ll notice a wonderful mix of techniques and materials. From Caleena’s shimmering dichroic butterfly made using fusing techniques, to the gorgeous stained glass backgrounds in Becky and Pauline’s works, each mosaic has its own personality. We even pulled glass rods to create delicate antennae and legs, bringing the bugs to life.
My goal in these workshops is to support each person in creating something that feels true to their own style — their colours, their tastes and their creative voice. Seeing how unique the finished pieces are is one of my favourite parts of teaching. Huge congratulations to everyone involved.
And just a little side note: this group was truly special. Everyone showed so much kindness and support as I navigated some challenges with my mum’s health during the workshop. I’m incredibly grateful — thank you all.
Above: Caleena’s fused butterfly (in progress) and complete; Vicki’s cross; Carolyn with her yin yang symbol; Becky’s butterfly; Carolyn’s yin yang symbol; Pauline’s ladybug (in progress) and complete; Mary’s hamsa hand; and Rhonda’s symbolic eagle (in progress) and complete.
Vicki at Bella mosaic studio with her green and gold Coptic cross
