This workshop is an opportunity to move beyond simple projects and begin working with greater intention—developing stronger designs, cleaner execution, and pieces that are both beautiful and functional.

Together, we’ll take broken pieces—ceramic and stone—and bring them into relationship to create a custom address sign designed to be clearly seen from the street and to belong on your home for years to come.  Weatherproof!

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About the Workshop

This is a three-session intermediate workshop, designed to give you the time and structure needed to do this work well.

We’ll be working with the indirect (reverse) method, allowing you to build your design on a mesh substrate before it is permanently set. This approach supports more precise layouts, smoother finished surfaces, and the ability to adjust your composition as you go.

You’ll also be introduced to ceramic trimming techniques, learning how to refine pre-prepared pieces to better fit your design, improve spacing, and create a more cohesive final result—without slowing down the overall process.

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Designed for Visibility and Artistic Expression

Each design has been developed using:

• 5-inch numbers for strong readability
• high-contrast materials, including bright white porcelain and darker number tones
• layouts that balance beauty with clarity

The result is a piece that reads well from a distance while still holding the detail and character of hand-crafted mosaic.

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Choose Your Design (at Registration)

To ensure a smooth and successful experience, participants will choose from a curated collection of designs. Each option has been developed with a specific size, layout, and material package.

This allows you to focus on the creative process, while ensuring your piece comes together with clarity and strength.

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Design Options

1. Classic Horizontal (3-4 Numbers or design)
Total Cost: ~$285

 

 

 

2. Nature Design (2 Numbers orLeaf Detail)
Total Cost: ~$235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Wave Design (3 Numbers + design)
Total Cost: ~$285

 

 

 

 

4. Driveway Post Sign (Large Format)
Designed for increased visibility from the road
Total Cost: ~$285

 

 

5. Apartment / Condo Entry Sign (#407 Style)
Smaller format using 4-inch numbers for closer viewing distances
Total Cost: ~$215

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Workshop Details

📍 Whatcom Art Center
1105 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

📅 September 19, 26 & October 3, 2026 – OCT 3 location TBA
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Workshop Fee: See options above and at checkout.

Most materials are prepared in advance so you can begin working right away.

A brief 15-minute consultation (phone ) is included after registration to help you prepare for the class.

Registration closes one week prior to the first class to ensure all materials are adequately prepared.

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What’s Included

• Instruction and guidance in the indirect mosaic method
• Three 3-hour classes
• Instruction and guidance in ceramic trimming and composition refinement
• Materials prepared for your selected design
• A short consultation
• Framing and installation guidance

Additional personal project coaching is available after the workshop for a fee.

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Finishing Your Piece

Your mosaic will need to cure at home for several weeks before installation, ensuring long-term durability outdoors.

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Class Size

Class is limited to 6 participants to ensure each person receives the time, materials, and guidance needed to create a strong, lasting piece.

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Why This Class

A well-made mosaic is not just assembled—it is composed.

This workshop is about learning how to see that difference, and creating something that reflects it every time you arrive home.

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