Mosaic Suppliers:
- Cactus Stone & Tile - Official west coast distributors of Sicis glass. They also carry amazing lines of stone and ceramic tiles. They are extremely helpful and ship quickly.
- Delphi - Carries tons of stained glass including Spectrum, Bullseye, Uroboros. Also all the glass supplies such as grinders that are usually not carried on mosaics sites.
- diMosaico - Exclusive US distributor of the Mosaici Dona Murano (MDM) smalti (291 colors!), gold and transparent glass, along with stone. Also carries some hard to find items for the professional, such as chomping machines and hammers and hardies.
- Judy's Mosaic Supplies on Etsy - Judy not only offers a variety of mosaic glass and other supplies, but also the most beautiful, precisely cut stained glass, waterglass, mirror and Van Gogh glass ever! She is amazing in all aspects... time, quality, pricing & communication. Her cut tile is more perfect than most molded glass tile. When working on any sort of sculpural or 3-D works this is important, but even in standard mosaics her talent will save you a lot of time and money trying to sort through irregular or jagged cuts.
- Hakatai - Hakatai has a wide range of colors and types of glass at very reasonable prices. Also, their customer service is absolutely amazing!
- Mosaic Art Supply - Mosaic Art Supply sells mosaic tile online and has free online instructions written by a professional mosaic artist.
- Mosaic Rocks! - Carries stone, marble, and a large selection of gems and minerals. These natural treasures are absolutely inspiring! They are friendly and helpful and ship quickly.
- Mosaic Smalti - Carries the whole Orsoni line plus the Orsoni Specialty Pallette. Also has tools and other supplies. Great prices and absolutely amazing and friendly customer service.
- Mosaic Tile USA - A wide variety of mosaic glass tiles & patterns.
- Mosaic Workshop - Absolutely vibrant vitreous glass! Also, smalti, gold, ceramics, marble, millefiori, shells, kits, adhesives, grout, tools, and surfaces.
- Paradise Mosaic Tile - Carries glass and ceramic tile, gems, millefiori, and mosaic supplies. If you work in ceramics, be sure to check out the handmade ceramic tiles.
- Seattle Secret Stash on Etsy - Jo Braun affords you access to the mosat luscious blown glass to come out of Seattle's infamous hot shops. Now you can avoid risking prosecution for "accidentally" breaking a bowl on display in a gallery just so you can have the shards for a mosaic. Suppplies are limited, variable, 100% post-industrial salvaged material, hand sorted with fine art mosaic applications in mind.
- Smalti.com - Carries the Mosaicos Venicianos de Mexico line of smalti, available in over 150 colors, along with over 200 sizes and colors of millefiori.
- Wholesalers USA - If you need glass gems, this is the place. They also carry mosaic and many mosaic supplies. I cannot express how amazing this company is... great prices on Leponitt wheel cutters, great customer service, ridiculously quick & reliable delivery, not to mention their gems. I use a lot of gems in my work and this has been my sole supplier for a few years. They continue to amaze me with an ever-increasing selection of colors, finishes and sizes. I cannot express my love for this company enough.
- Xinamarie - Mosaic tile from Italy including smalti, millefiori, Sicis and Bisazza, as well as mosaic tools, kits, glues, grouts, mosaic gifts, and more. Thousands of products at fantastic prices, shipped worldwide.
- Wits End Mosaic - Has a lot of unusual tile. Trend Karma, adorable micro collection, funky glass squiggles. Also a lot of information, classes, gallery.
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Mosaic Classes and Workshops:
- Chicago Mosaic School- Chicago, Illinois USA - Founded by Karen Ami, the Chicago Mosaic School is the first nonprofit mosaic school in the United States.
- Dyanne Williams Mosaics- Beverly Hills, California USA - Mosaic classes taught by Dyanne Williams.
- Institute of Mosaic Art- Oakland, California USA - Courses taught by Laurel True and other mosaic artists.
- Kim Grant - Canberra, Australia - Kim teaches beginning mosaics, tempered glass, childrens mosaics, and even hosts a grout clinic!
- Mosaic Workshop- London, England - Established in 1987, run by Emma Biggs, Tessa Hunkin and James Postgate.
- Mosaic Art School- Ravenna, Italy - Offers a five day course for beginners to professionals, including lessons in theory.
- Mosaikashop- Montreal, Canada - Suzanne Spahi teaches a beginners class, a children's class, and a continuing personal project workshop.
- Orsoni Workshop- Venice, Italy - 1-2 week Master in Mosaic courses at the world reknown Orsoni studio.
- Repsyche Mosaic Studio- Sonoma, California USA - Pique assiette courses taught by Angela Casazza.
- Sonia King- Dallas, Texas USA - Check Sonia's schedule, because in addition to Dallas, she also teaches at a variety of locations, including internationally.
- Unicorn Art Studio- New York, New York USA - Instructors are Yakov Hanansen and Angele Hanansen.
- Valerie Carmet- New York, New York USA - Valerie offers academic mosaic courses along with workshops ranging from beginner to advanced.
- Wits End Mosaic- Pulaski, Wisconsin USA - Kim Wozniak teaches courses in her studio.
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Mosaic Artists:
- Gary Drostle - Gary is an amazing artist specializing in architectural installations. His fishpond is my favorite. Okay, it's everyone's favorite.
- HH Mosaics - Heather Hancock one of my favorite artists. Her work uses vibrant color and beautiful flowing designs.
- Jim Bachor - Jim uses traditional methods and applies them to modern subjects. Beautiful technique and a lot of irony.
- Jo Braun - Jo creates amazing art and architectural installations using an amazing variety of salvaged materials.
- Kim Grant Mosaics - Inspired by ornamental art from the east and west, Kim creates mosaics that are simutaneously whimsical and elegant.
- Ladybug Hill Mosaics -Dawnmarie Zimmerman mosaics everything from panels to vases, using wonderful arrangements of color.
- Marco Bravura - Marco is an Italian artist and instructor from Ravenna. His works are absolutely breathtaking.
- Mazama Mosaic - Joanne Chase creates beautiful panels and architectural installations.
- Mosaic Art School - Ravenna, Italy -Offers a five day course for beginners to professionals, including lessons in theory.
- Mosaikashop - Montreal, Canada -Suzanne Spahi teaches a beginners class, a children's class, and a continuing personal project workshop.
- Sonia King Mosaics - Sonia's work is simply unbelievable. She pushes the boundaries of mosaics and gives us all something to aspire to.
- True Mosaics Studio - The works of Laurel True are like a mosaic fantasy land reminiscent of Gaudi and Saint Phalle.
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