Small and Mighty Smalti Flowers with Karen Sasine

Name: Small and Mighty Smalti Flowers with Karen Sasine
Start: 2025-11-02T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 813 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32803

Schedule

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

813 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32803 | Orlando, FL

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.