Mosaics

Want to be creative in glass? You are in luck! ACE is fortunate to have very talented, patient mosaic and stained glass instructors and a light, airy studio. Their evaluation scores are off the charts! Afraid to spend a lot of money on something before you know you love it? Beginning classes include most supplies and all equipment.

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

Mosaics, Beginning with Open Studio (incl mat'l)
Item: GMB1002	Instructor: Elise Passentino
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-106
Th 8/21/2025 - 9/18/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $165.00
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing material(s). Supplies: Wooden substrates of choice, fancy tiles, ceramic shapes, or glass (if desired), mosaic tools for cutting glass (if desired), box top lid for storage of class materials. Optional: Wheeled Nippers. *Although most basic supplies are provided for this course, students are encouraged to bring in their own bases for their art. Various bases will be discussed in class as well as where to purchase additional supplies to augment the students’ creations.

Try Mosaics! Beginning Projects for Home & Garden (incl mat'l)
Item: GMBH1001	Instructor: Patricia Rockwood
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-106
F 8/15/2025 - 9/12/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $179.00
Learn all about mosaics while making some fun projects for your house and garden, such as whimsical garden signs, colorful pots, stepping stones, coasters, and door stops. We use glass tile, china, marbles, and all kinds of odd objects such as old costume jewelry, shells, keys, beads, coins, tokens, and toys. Bring any personal items to use in your mosaics to make it uniquely yours. Beginners always welcome!

Mosaics, Open Studio (incl mat'l)
Item: GMOS2003	Instructor: Patricia Rockwood
Sessions: 4	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-106
Tu 8/19/2025 - 9/9/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $135.00
Supplies: Bring your planned substrate and any specialized materials or surfaces to mosaic on that are not routinely available in the Studio. Scrap glass, donated tile, and china are all available for your use, as well as tools and equipment in the Studio. Please bring a container or box top lid for materials storage.

Some Title