COMMISSIONS, INSTALLATIONS, WORKSHOPS FOR ALL LEVELS
COMMISSIONS, INSTALLATIONS, WORKSHOPS FOR ALL LEVELS


CREATE A 4" X 4" SMALTI FLOWER MOSAIC WITH A TINTED THINSET BACKGROUND. GAIN A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE IN 1 FUN-FILLED DAY. YOU WILL CREATE A MINI FLOWER MOSAIC OUT OF SMALTI, FILATI, MILLEFIORI AND MORE. LEARN HOW TO SHAPE SMALTI AND OTHER MATERIALS USING A HAMMER, HARDIE, & NIPPERS. EFFECTIVELY USE THINSET AS AN ADHESIVE AND COLORED THINSET AS A BACKGROUND. ALL TOOLS AND MATERIALS PROVIDED.
DATE ~ FRIDAY MAY 22, 2026
LOCATION ~ TRACKSIDE STUDIOS ASHEVILLE, NC
https://www.tracksidestudios.com/
TIME ~ 10am ~ 5:30pm ( 1 hour lunch)
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 10


DATE ~ SAT, SUN, MON MAY 23,24,25 2026
LOCATION ~ TRACKSIDE STUDIOS ASHEVILLE , NC
https://www.tracksidestudios.com/
TIME ~ 10am ~ 5:30pm
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 10
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED IN FEE!
ADD DIMENSION TO YOUR MOSAICS!! LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES TO UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS BY 3-D EFFECTS & TINTING THINSET STANDARDS. UNDERSTAND HOW TO SHAPE SMALTI WITH HAMMER, HARDIE & NIPPERS. KAREN SHARES HER ESSENTIAL TIPS AND TRICKS FROM HER MANY YEARS AS A MOSAIC ARTIST.
MATERIALS INCLUDE:
~ AN EXTENSIVE LINE OF SMALTI WITH COLORS PICKED OUT FOR YOUR PIECE
~SMALTI WILL BE IN A & B CUTS
~ FULL LINE OF FILATI
~ EXTENSIVE MILLEFIORI COLLECTION
~ GOLD POPS
~ 9" X 9" SHADOW BOX FRAME
~ THE BEST NIPPERS
~ HAMMERS & HARDIES
~ ALL OF HER FAVORITE TOOLS SUPPLIED FOR EACH STUDENT
~ LATICRETE PLATINUM 254 THINSET
~ RAINBOW COLORANTS FOR TINTED THINSET & BACKGROUND
****YOU & KAREN WILL TALK 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE ABOUT YOUR PIECE SELECTION AND PREFERRED COLOR PALETTE


TREAT YOURSELF!! YOU DESERVE IT!! IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MOSAIC VACATION IN ONE OF THE MOST ARTSY, CULINARY, MUSICAL CITIES IN THE SOUTH. https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/50-things-to-do-asheville-nc






Karen is dedicated to inspiring mosaic artists globally to explore their creativity, increase their confidence and broaden their knowledge through interactive courses, products and mentoring.
Karen’s passion is to create a comprehensive resource for mosaic artists who are eager and willing to learn and share. She provides mosaic courses, mentoring, membership platform, products, and supplies. Karen also donates her time and resources to help ensure the longevity of mosaics and their members. She would like to include a SAMA scholarship fund for mosaic artists.
Karen believes you should choose kindness, strive for excellence, always expand your knowledge, be a good listener, always have gratitude, show respect, check your ego at the door, focus on improvement, be transparent, and give back to your community.
THANK YOU FOR DECIDING TO JOIN US. IT TAKE ALOT OF PLANNING TO CREATE A WORKSHOP. IN CASE YOUR PLANS CHANGE, 46 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE THE WORKSHOP, YOU WILL GET A FULL REFUND MINUS A $100 PROCESSING FEE & SMALL PAYPAL REFUND CHARGE.
45-31 DAYS NOTICE ~ 50% REFUND MINUS $100 PROCESSING FEE AND PAYPAL REFUND CHARGE.
UNDER 30 DAYS ~ NO REFUND
THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.