Artist Angela Maniak will demonstrate how to start creating mosaic art in its many forms.  She will demonstrate using stained-glass, vitreous glass, and ceramic.

About Angela and her work

I am a pandemic-born, self-taught, half-blind mosaic artist.

My inspiration comes from the Maine outdoors:  colors, textures, flora, and fauna.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind.  The mosaic process is multi-step and labor-intensive.  First, I sketch the design, transfer this to an appropriate substrate, and select a color palette.  Next, I hand-cut and glue each piece of glass individually, arranging pieces to create color combinations and, most importantly, to mosaic art, andamento—the flow represented by the placement of the tesserae and the grout lines.  Finally, I grout and seal the piece. 

The frames on my wall art are truly special.  Most of the wood comes from trees on my own property, harvested due to death or disease.  My husband, Tom, mills, cuts, and finishes the wood, making custom frames for my pieces.  He also makes my wooden trays, coasters, and boxes for inlaid mosaics.

Angela's mosaics are on display in the Stairwell Gallery. Make sure to view the exhibit while you're here.

Follow her on Instagram @angiesmosaics.