A woman standing in front of the sign Hacienda mosaic

A Magical Week at Hacienda Mosaico in Puerto Vallarta

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  I have just returned from a magical week at Hacienda Mosaico in Puerto Vallarta. This walled paradise of art is owned and operated by Sam Leonard. She and her husband, Xenophon, are the most gracious hosts and provided…

A Hidden Gem in Encinitas

On June 17th, I had the pleasure of teaching at The Center for Creative Renewal in Encinitas, CA.  The owner, Ellen Speert, is an art therapist and has owned the three acre property for over forty years. From the street, you would…

Tuesday Morning Classes in the Studio

Tuesday morning classes have been super fun lately. Everyone is working on a different project and students are all learning from each other. It's a relaxed and therapeutic time for us all. Some of the skills being taught are: different types…

Angel Making in the Studio

On occasion I depart from mosaics to create with clay (my roots and my college degree). Every year before the holidays I enjoy creating ceramic angels. This year I posted pictures on Facebook and the orders came pouring in! In addition,…

A Weekend of Mosaic Making in Los Gatos, CA

Last weekend I had the pleasure of teaching beginning mosaics in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The mountains are truly my happy place and having lived there for five years it was a joy to be invited to teach again. What a wonderful day! For most…