Jazella's Noritake China

Jazella asked to have a frame made from the Noritake China that she was able to recover from her property.  The way the plates were fused together by the fire looked like it's own art piece.

Tawnya Lively, 2018. Jazella's Noritake Frame. 8 x 10"

Tawnya Lively, 2018. Jazella's Noritake Trivet. 8 x 8"

Harvest Time

Keith Diehl lost his home in Fountaingrove in October 2017. Harvest Time is a new heirloom made from the recovered pieces of his grandmother's china.

Tawnya Lively, 2018. Harvest Time. 11 x 14"

Meints Wedding Frame

Cass and Miranda Meints were married in June of 2016 and unfortunately lost their home in the October 2017 fires. Their parents, Pamela & Taine, also lost their home in the fires and brought many remnants to make art from their broken treasures. 

This picture frame is a wedding gift from Pamela & Taine who collected pieces of Tiffany blue porcelain that included a wedding cake plate from the property of their son & "daughter in love." 

Tawnya Lively, 2018. Cass & Miranda Meints. 16 x 20"

Mosaic Workshop @ Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Mosaic Workshop with Fire Remnants

June 2^nd: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

June 3^rd:10:00 - 2:00 pm

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Bring a bag lunch

Email tawnyalively@gmail.com to sign up

There will be a workshop at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts (SCA) for anyone that lost a house in the fires and would like to make a creation from the remnants that were recovered. 

Donations have been given to this project and the SCA has graciously donated their painting/drawing studio. Other supplies have been given by the Ceramic Tile Center so there will be no fees required!

  

All supplies will be provided however you are also welcome to bring your own surface to work on. Other surfaces will be available such as wood panels, frames and small mirrors (9"x9"). No stepping stones please as this requires a different process.

Mosaic artists will be on hand to help guide the process. We will be limiting the class to about 15 people so please email soon to if you would like to attend. 

Thank you!

Tawnya Lively

Chantal's Pique-Assiette Mosaic

Allison collected remnants in the rubble of her parents home where they lived for 42 years. Mosaic artist Chantal Vogel created this very creative pique-assiette mosaic with the salvaged pieces.  It was a tearful and joyful moment when Allison surprised her mom with this gift that Chantal made. 

Chantal makes amazing mosaics and is a very inspiring person! We will be collaborating more in the future and I am truly grateful for her involvement on this project.

Chantal, Marilyn (Allison's Mom) and Allison

Coffey Park Unity Mosaic Project

I met up with the folks who are organizing the Coffey Park Unity Mosaic Project this morning to start collaborating. It feels surreal to be in the fire zones but great to see community coming together. They set up coffee & other goodies here on Saturday mornings for residents to connect.

You can follow their project on Facebook at: 

Coffey Park Unity Mosaic Project

Mosaic Workshop With Fire Remnants

15 Santa Rosa residents who lost houses in the 2017 fires brought remnants that they salvaged from their properties to the Graton Community Club and made their own mosaics.

Graton Community Club
Saturday, February 10, 2018

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Thank you to the Ceramic Tile Center for donating supplies!!
Ceramic Tile Center

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Heidi's Mirror

Charlene helping Heidi with a tile nipping lesson.

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Joan's Stepping Stone

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 Barbara's Christmas Dishes

Barbara was able to make a new Christmas tray from the Christmas china that they salvaged.

                                    

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Tiffany's Stepping Stone

Tiffany made a stepping stone with the remnants of a terra cotta vase that had a beautiful floral pattern.

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Doug and Sherinne's Stepping Stones

Doug made a phoenix and Sherinne made a tree scene.

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Dale's Colorful Wall Art
Dale recovered terra cotta pieces and made this vibrant piece. She loved the symbolism of using charcoal colored grout.

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Janet's Melted Wine Glass

Janet used the stem of a melted wine glass and also featured more shapes made with melted glass at the bottom of the mosaic.

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Nancy's Mirror

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Renee's Stepping Stone

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Kim's Heart of Hope

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Maureen's Stepping Stone

**Please note that this mosaic is not entirely finished in this picture.

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Felicia's Stepping Stone

**Please note that this mosaic is not entirely finished in this picture.

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Diane's Stepping Stone

**Please note that this mosaic is not entirely finished in this picture.

Mother & Daughter

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Thank you to the ladies at the Graton Community Center for providing the participants with gifts wrapped in butterfly charms and for the delicious lunch!  

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 Charlene, Sharon, Heidi and Tawnya connected through social media and started organizing the workshop in November 2017.

Charlene & Tawnya, Mosaic teachers!

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