Small and Mighty Smalti Flowers with Karen Sasine - Nov. 2, 2025
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Small and Mighty Smalti Flowers (1-day class) with Karen Sasine
Date: November 2, 2025 - Sunday
Skill Level: All levels - Beginners
Hours: 10am – 6pm with a lunch break
Materials included: All materials included
Description:
Unleash your inner artist in this dynamic workshop where you’ll create a stunning 4″x4″ smalti flower mosaic with a beautifully tinted thinset background. Designed for both beginners and experienced mosaic artists, this intensive session is packed with valuable tips and tricks, leveraging specialty tools and materials to ensure a “Mighty” learning experience. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge, from mastering smalti and filati to create captivating dimension, to expertly shaping smalti using nippers, hammer and hardie, and a grinder. Plus, you’ll discover the magic of Laticrete Platinum 254 thinset, a true game-changer for mosaic artists.
This hands-on workshop kicks off with an exploration of materials and tools, followed by the exciting planning stages of your flower mosaic. With a diverse array of gorgeous supplies and personalized guidance from the instructor, you’ll design and execute your unique piece with confidence. A live demonstration of hammer and hardie techniques, focusing on smalti A and B cuts, will offer a rare opportunity to experiment with various tools. With a small class size, you’re guaranteed one-on-one attention, a comprehensive step-by-step handout with photos, and all materials provided. You’ll leave not only with a beautiful “Small and Mighty Mosaic” but also with new skills and the confidence to apply them to all your future artistic endeavors.
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About the Instructor: Karen Sasine
In 2005, Karen Sasine discovered a passion for mosaics after attending her first SAMA Conference. What followed was an explosion of creativity and 20 years of mastering her style through ongoing training by International and American Masters. She has been mentoring through her online group, Mosaic Mentoring which has worldwide following of 48k people. Additionally, she teaches mosaics weekly as well as traveling and passing her skills along through her Small and Mighty and Dimensional workshops.
Cancellation Policy:
- 50% deposit is required to hold your space in the workshop.
- Balance due 30 days before workshop date.
- Full Refund - 30 days prior to the class or workshop minus a $50 processing fee.
- No Refunds - within 30 days of the workshop unless we can fill your space minus a $50 processing fee.
- No Refunds - within 7 days of the workshop.
- Full Refund if workshop is canceled.