Mosaics by Michele
...where breaking things is encouraged! 
Happy Fall Ya'll! 
 
fall foilageOh, the beautiful fall foilage... crisp golden leaves floating down from heaven.  Well, in my dreams anyway!  No fall foilage here in Houston to speak of.  It is still my favorite time of year though because change is in the air... and I love change! 
 
Speaking of CHANGE... guess what?!?!  CHANGE magazine published an article of mine in their October issue!  Woo, hoo!  Click here to read it (you'll need to click on the article to zoom in) or click here (see page 2) to see where you can pick up a free copy of the magazine in the Houston area. 
 
As always, I hope you find something here you enjoy and I welcome your feedback!
 
~ Michele
Come Learn How to Create Mosaics!
 
tempered glassWe've got three great mosaic classes coming up this quarter.  Seating is limited so contact us TODAY to reserve your spot.
 
Tempered Glass Mosaics
(sample shown to right)
October 17 (Saturday)
9 pm - 3 pm
$125
 
Mosaics 101
October 24 (Saturday)
9 am - 1 pm
$80
 
 
necklace
 
Mosaic Necklaces and Belt Buckles
November 8
(Sunday)
Noon - 5pm
$99



Recent Work by MXM
 
CMW donationMXM is currently working on a piece for the 1st Annual Color Me Well Art Exhibit and Auction.  This event is the brainchild of my good friend, Gayla Baechtold and is designed to raise money for individual breast cancer patients.  If you'd like to participate as an artist, a sponsor or simply attend the event, check it out by clicking here.
 
The piece I am working on is 16" x 16" and made of plaster, paper and tempered glass.
The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake
  
TAACCLI recently started volunteering as a curatorial assistant at The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake (TAACCL).  I'm looking forward to meeting some creative people, making new friends and learning as much as possible.  
 
This Thursday, October 15th, TAACCL will have its 3rd Annual Art Auction, Small Works by Great Minds.  This special event will feature the small works in all media of over 100 Bay Area artists.  I hope to see you there!
Open Studio Days - Coming in January!
 
Beginning January 15, 2010, MXM will have open studio days for those in need of space and tools.  For a small hourly fee of ONLY $5 you may use our studio and our tools to work on your own project with your own materials.  We will have a small selection of materials for sale as well.  Oh, and free advice and support from a mosaic artist! ;)  
 
Friday, January 15, 2010 AND Friday, January 29, 2010
 
9am - 1pm
AND
6pm - 10pm
Play to Win!
Win a free mosaic class!
 
 Congratulations to last quarter's winner of the mosaic belt buckle, Crystal Brown-Tatum!!  Crystal is the owner of the award-winning Crystal Clear Communications, a full-service advertising agency and public relations firm.  She is also the author of Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels: My Journey through Breast Cancer.

 
This quarter you can win a FREE "Mosaics 101" class
(Value $80)!

Simply reply to this email with the answers to the following questions.  Please put "Answers" in the subject line. One lucky winner will be drawn to win!
 
1.  What is the title of my Change magazine article?
 
 2. What are the January dates for Open Studio Days?
 
3. [Optional] - Who are you, what do you do for a living and how can we help you?
Ask MXM
Q - If I hired you to do a mosaic backsplash in my kitchen how long will my kitchen be torn up?
 
A - Very little.  In most cases the majority of the project is done in MXM's studio and then installed.
 
If you have a question about mosaics, send it to me at michele@mosaicsbymichele.com
Blog with us at Artistic Buffet!
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A "buffet" of
all things creative! 
Inspiring Quote

We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from it."
~ William Osler {1849-1919 Canadian Physician}


MXM's Wish List
http://artisticbuffet.blogspot.com/We could really use some of the 6oz. (large) baby food jars.  Will come pick them up if you have a stash worth traveling for... just let me know.  Thx!
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