Mosaic Class in the Canton Arts District!!

 
 

Come enjoy this beginner's mosaic class on June 11th from 10 AM - Noon!

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by my studio to say hello. A lot of you have expressed interest in learning how to make mosaics so I decided to open up my studio for a few classes this summer. This is your opportunity to get started in this addictive art!

You'll make a beautiful mosaic picture frame of your own design to take home with you. This is a very easy class suitable for most ages and skill levels. There is no cutting or grouting; you'll work with a wide range of already cut glass to make your gorgeous art. This is a great introduction to the mosaic medium and a wonderful way to spark your creativity.

 

Class size is limited so click here to reserve your space today!


This class is regularly $45 but you'll enjoy $5 off if you register by First Friday on June 3rd. Register for the class by clicking the link above and feel free to email or call 310.500.8757 with any questions. 

Dyanne Williams Mosaics
514 5th Street NW
Canton, Ohio 44703

May First Friday

Nifty fifties is the theme for May's First Friday in the Canton Arts District! I decided to celebrate by making glitter poodles for kids to get all fancy and 50s. Stop by and get a little 50s glam!!

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It's impossible (at least with my photography skills) to take a decent picture of the storefront, but I still try... 

 

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And here are a couple new mosaics I've made this month... 

 

 
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For the month of May there is also a 20% discount on the entire Cherry Blossoms series!

May Flowers!

All Cherry Blossoms Mosaics 20% off in May!

 
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For the month of May, the entire Cherry Blossoms series will be discounted by 20%. The featured mosaic above is 9"x13" and is created with gorgeous stained glass. Each mosaic is handmade, with dozens of hours spent hand cutting and precisely placing each of the thousands of pieces of beautiful glass. Each one of the Cherry Blossoms mosaics is made-to-order and can be customized to your taste.

Cherry Blossoms Zen with Stone Background

Cherry Blossoms Zen with Stone Background

Zen is one of five mini mosaics in the series, shown above with a stone background. The mosaics are also available with a glass background as shown below with Cherry Blossoms Bloom. Each of these mosaics has a 4" square mosaic inset onto a 12" background.

Cherry Blossoms Bloom with Glass Background

Cherry Blossoms Bloom with Glass Background

There are the five mini-mosaic styles available in the Cherry Blossoms series: Bubbles, Bloom, Zen, Flutter and Purity, as shown below. You can custom order these mosaics with any color background. Just email me with questions.

Prêt à Décorer

 
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I just put Cherry Blossoms, the first series for my Prêt à Décorer line on my site. It is a ready-to-decorate line which can be ordered in different designs, sizes and colors for the home. Think prêt à porter but for mosaics. Cherry Blossoms consists of the theme piece pictured above and the five 4"x4" pieces pictured below: Bubbles, Bloom, Zen, Flutter & Purity. 

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I started the Prêt à Décorer line a couple years ago, but wasn't quite sure what to do with it. The intention was to make small inset pieces to be shipped ungrouted on mesh to be installed in the home for backsplashes, showers, etc. The problem is that everyone saw the 4"x4" mosaics and thought they were coasters. Fortunately I had some brilliant students at the time that suggested that instead of trying to market them that way I should place them in 1'x1' mosaics to be sold as wall hangings. They are still available on mesh for installation, but this way they are also available for people who are not in the process of redecorating their home.

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I can recreate any of these mosaics in almost any color or size, using either glass or stone for the background. Just let me know what you'd like in your home!

I'm excited that I've found a practical way to use these designs and excited to start on the next series! I have a few sketches tucked away somewhere but haven't decided on the next theme yet. I'm leaning toward poppies because who can resist their delicious color?

 

Tiny Tiny Tiny Shards

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I hope everyone is having a great week and making amazing art!

I started working on this mosaic of my awesome pug Velvet a while ago. I'm back to work on it, and hopefully I'll have time to finish before I start on my next commission. 

I have to admit, even as someone that fusses over mosaics for a living, this one has been trying my patience! I'm about 80 hours into fighting this battle against these tiny little shards of glass that do not want to cooperate. It will be worth it in the end because Velvet is the best little monkey ever and deserves to be immortalized in mosaic. 

I always get involved in projects and forget to post WIPs (work in progress pics) even though I adore looking at all the ones my friends share of their mosaic projects. So with this project I'm going to start making it a habit to share the progress.