THE ART OF
MOSAICS
Mosaic art is a time-honored art form that uses small pieces of tile, stone, or glass to create a larger, cohesive design. Each piece is carefully placed to build patterns, images, and textures that come together as a single work of art. Rather than being painted or drawn, mosaic artwork is constructed one piece at a time, allowing artists to explore color, shape, and movement in a tactile and engaging way.
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This process encourages both creativity and intention, as artists consider how individual pieces interact with one another to form balanced compositions. Mosaic art can be bold and graphic or detailed and intricate, offering endless creative possibilities. Because it is hands-on and process-driven, mosaic art is approachable for beginners while still providing depth and challenge for those with more experience.
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Mosaic art blends creativity with craftsmanship, resulting in durable, visually striking pieces that celebrate texture, structure, and design — artwork that is both expressive and built to last.
MOSAIC PENDANT CHAIN
$80
Workshop Description
Join us for this fun workshop where you create a one-of-a-kind mini mosaic pendant with beautiful millefiori, tiny ceramic tiles, glass tiles, natural stones and other fun materials.
During this class the instructor will walk you through the steps of creating a design, along with considerations for standard silver tone chain or black neck cord, all materials and adhesives. You may choose your option during the workshop.
Please note that no materials will be cut during the workshop. All tools and materials are provided.​
ABOUT THE
INSTRUCTOR
My name is Shona D'Cruz
Shona D’Cruz, a Virginia artist is the owner of Blue Hyacinth Mosaics, LLC. Blue Hyacinth Mosaics began as a hobby in 2015, evolved into a passion and now, a business. Shona creates one-of-a-kind wearable and functional mosaic art from smalti, stained glass, millefiori, and found materials. Her work includes jewelry and fine art created with mosaics, fused glass and metal clay. Shona enjoys participating in local art events and is a member of the “Made in Fairfax” artist network​.
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A Special Educator with 17 years of experience and 5 years in the arts, Shona teaches fused glass, mosaics and art to children and adults.
I began working in glass in 2015 with mosaics. Over the years I have included metal clay and fused glass work into my sphere of knowledge. My body of work includes fine art, jewelry and functional objects made with mosaics and fused glass.
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The permanence and the impermanence of glass is intriguing to me. Transparency in a piece of glass can be played with to reveal what’s inside and yet protect it at the same time. Seeing light dance through colored glass has the ability to create a childlike awe in the viewer, a sense of being bathed in it, while yet being separate. The ability I have as an artist to bend light, to make it dance, reflect and move and create a sense of intrigue in the viewer, is very powerful to me.
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Glass work gives me so many avenues to be creative. I can choose to use an opaque or transparent surface to create two completely different mosaics. Or, I can play around with heat and chemical reactions to change the intensity and color of glass through my fusing processes. I make decisions about whether to let a piece stay flat, or gently curve it into a usable vessel. I can cut it, mold it, grind it and sandblast it to create moods and feelings. To me, no other material can create such a wide array of beauty. This is why I work with glass, and also why I teach it. I hope you enjoy my work.