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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.


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Creative Mosaics: An All-Levels Studio Experience (incl mat'l)
Item: GMOS2001      Instructor: Patricia Rockwood
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
Tu 4/21/2026 - 5/26/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $215.00                    

 

Optional Supplies: Bring any specialized materials or surfaces to mosaic on that are not routinely available in the Studio. All basic materials in the Studio are available for your use, such as stained glass scraps, glass tile, and china, as well as tools and equipment. Please bring a container or box top lid for materials storage. 

 

 

Creative Mosaics: An All-Levels Studio Experience (incl mat'l)
Item: GMOS2002      Instructor: Patricia Rockwood
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
Tu 6/2/2026 - 7/14/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $215.00           NO CLASS JULY 7.         

 

Optional Supplies: Bring any specialized materials or surfaces to mosaic on that are not routinely available in the Studio. All basic materials in the Studio are available for your use, such as stained glass scraps, glass tile, and china, as well as tools and equipment. Please bring a container or box top lid for materials storage. 

 

 

Creative Mosaics: An All-Levels Studio Experience (incl mat'l)
Item: GMOS2003      Instructor: Patricia Rockwood
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
Tu 7/21/2026 - 8/25/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $215.00                    

 

Optional Supplies: Bring any specialized materials or surfaces to mosaic on that are not routinely available in the Studio. All basic materials in the Studio are available for your use, such as stained glass scraps, glass tile, and china, as well as tools and equipment. Please bring a container or box top lid for materials storage. 

 

 

Mosaics, Beginning with Open Studio (incl mat'l)
Item: GMB1004      Instructor: Elise Passentino
Sessions: 5       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
Th 4/23/2026 - 5/21/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                    

 

*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.

 

 

Mosaics, Beginning with Open Studio (incl mat'l)
Item: GMB1005      Instructor: Elise Passentino
Sessions: 5       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
Th 6/18/2026 - 7/23/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00            NO CLASS JULY 9         

 

*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.

 

 

Mosaics, Beginning with Open Studio (incl mat'l)
Item: GMB1006      Instructor: Elise Passentino
Sessions: 5       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
Th 8/20/2026 - 9/17/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                    

 

*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: GMB1001      Instructor: Patricia Rockwood
Sessions: 5       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
F 5/1/2026 - 5/29/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $199.00                    

 

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!

 

 

 

Try Mosaics! Beginning Projects for Home & Garden (incl mat'l)
Item: GMB1002      Instructor: Patricia Rockwood
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
F 8/7/2026 - 9/11/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $229.00                    

 

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!

 

 

 

Creative Mosaics: An All-Levels Studio Experience (incl mat'l)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: GMOS2003 Patricia Rockwood
Day of the Week: Tu          
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 4/14/2026 

 

Optional Supplies: Bring any specialized materials or surfaces to mosaic on that are not routinely available in the Studio. All basic materials in the Studio are available for your use, such as stained glass scraps, glass tile, and china, as well as tools and equipment. Please bring a container or box top lid for materials storage. 

NO CLASS MARCH 17.  
 

Creative Mosaics: An All-Levels Studio Experience (incl mat'l)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: GMOS2002 Patricia Rockwood
Day of the Week: Tu          
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 4/14/2026 

 

Optional Supplies: Bring any specialized materials or surfaces to mosaic on that are not routinely available in the Studio. All basic materials in the Studio are available for your use, such as stained glass scraps, glass tile, and china, as well as tools and equipment. Please bring a container or box top lid for materials storage. 

NO CLASS MARCH 17.  
 

Mosaics, Beginning with Open Studio (incl mat'l)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: GMB1004 Elise Passentino
Day of the Week: Th          
Dates: 3/5/2026 - 4/9/2026 

 

*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.

NO CLASS MARCH 19
 

Try Mosaics! Beginning Projects for Home & Garden (incl mat'l)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: GMB1002 Patricia Rockwood
Day of the Week: F          
Dates: 3/6/2026 - 4/24/2026 

 

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!

 

NO CLASS MARCH 20 AND APRIL 3.
 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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