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| Mosaic Guys @ D&D Tile Newsletter |
January - March 2009 |
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We're well into 2009 and we hope that your New Year is off to a great start. This year's recent headlines call for an optimistic attitude and unplanned creativity. We're here to help you with affordable options for creating mosaic art!
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COME MOSAIC WITH US!
Upcoming workshops and something a little special too!
Hone your mosaic skills or create a mosaic sculpture or mural in one of our upcoming mosaic workshops. We also have a limited time special offer that will be sure to please your checkbook. Check here for general information about our scheduled and open workshops.
WORKSHOP SPECIAL - 8" Mosaic Flower Pot
It's flexible and affordable! Come mosaic an 8" pot for a very low cost...just $20! This special includes the pot, ceramic tile, adhesive, and instruction and use of our tools. This great deal is available for a limited time only, through March 21. Join us during these days and times:
Any day, Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm
SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS
Call Soutwest Gardener at 602-279-9510 to register. Aloe Sculpture Workshop - 3 day workshop - $160 Friday, March 13 -- 6pm - 9pm and
Saturday, March 14 -- 9am - 4pm and Sunday, March 15 -- 10am - 3pm OPEN WORKSHOP - pick a project that fits your budget and mosaic at a time that's convenient for you!
Thursdays or Fridays 10am - 4pm or
Saturdays 10am - 2:30pm $10.00 per hour plus the cost of your materials
Call us at 602 279 2989 today to reserve your workshop spot! | |
A Flock of Avian Wonders!
It's not spring yet, but we have a whole flock of handcrafted bird tiles ready to "fly" into your next mosaic project! Hummingbirds, cardinals and other colorful and bright songbirds will add the right touch to your broken tile or handcrafted tile mosaic project. These tiles are a new creation by one of our most talented handcrafted tile artists. Each is unique and one of a kind. Come pick your favorites before they fly away! |
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Mosaic Tips - Stretching Your Mosaic Dollar!
Now is the time to conserve, reuse and stretch every dollar. Check out our discontinued tiles for great in-store savings. Each tile is just .29! Quantities and colors are limited.
Check here for some creative ideas to stretch your mosaic dollar! |
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MOSAIC GROUP
Join us from 6pm - 8pm on the third Thursday in March, April and May to participate in group discussions about all things mosaic. We'll
share mosaic ideas and discuss mosaic materials and techniques. Bring your photos or samples of your work! We'll provide food and drink for this mosaic group discussion! We'll see you on March 19, April 16 and May 21. Email or call us at 602 279 2989 to let us know you'll be attending. | |
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| SAMA San Diego Conference
The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) will be holding its 8th annual conference at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, CA March 25 - 28. The American Mosaic Summit will be 4 days of nothing but mosaics. Workshops, presentations and more! Some of the conference's exciting events include:
Mosaic Exhibition - juried works of some of today's finest mosaic artists. The exhibition runs from February 29 to April 26 at the Museum of Man in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
Mosaic Marathon - A large scale mosaic to be created by conference participants over the course of 2 days. The completed work will be donated to a local charity.
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Vendor Marketplace - Mosaic vendors from across the country will be selling materials and supplies. We'll be there too...be sure to stop by and see us! The Marketplace is open to the public on Saturday, March 28.
For more information about SAMA and the conference, check the SAMA website at americanmosaics.org. |
| Mark your Calendar!
Be sure to mark your calendar with these important dates:
Saturday, March 7 - 8th Annual Melrose on 7th Street Fair
11am - 5pm
Come visit our booth on the "curve" on 7th avenue at the Melrose Street Fair. There will be a classic car show, artist market, musical performances, chidren's activities, prize raffles and food. Pedestrian traffic only will be allowed from Indian School to Campbell Drive. The showroom will be open...you can get to us via Camelback Road and 7th avenue. This is a fun day and a great way to support your favorite local 7th Avenue businesses!
Monday, March 23 - Sunday, March 28
We'll be closed so that we can attend the SAMA conference in San Diego. We hope to see you there! We will reopen on Monday, March 29 and 9am.
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We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Dave Jarvinen & David Clark
Mosaic Guys @ D&D Tile |
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