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springChakra #2
by Introduction to Glass Mosaics Instructor Erin Rogers
Happy Birthday IMA!
We are so excited to share in the celebration of five years of service to our community here at Institute of Mosaic Art. Keep a watch in your mailbox for our latest print schedule and get a jump-start on class registration by checking our online class schedule listings often. Our classes are fuller than ever and we are adding new programs and classes to our already extensive programming here at IMA.

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Come help us Celebrate
Sunday, July 25th, 3 - 6 p.m.

On June 1st Institute of Mosaic Art turned 5 years young!
We have welcomed thousands of students and visitors over these past five years and offered hundreds of classes in the mosaic arts. We are proud — and we are grateful for your support!

Join us on July 25th for our Anniversary Party
Open House, Artists Reception for Faculty and Staff Anniversary Exhibition and groove to the sounds of Oakland DJs while enjoying community, food and drink and birthday cake!

IMA has a new owner!
Co-Founders Laurel True and Julia Whelan have passed the baton and new owner Denise Bavier will take IMA into the next five years and beyond! Read a message from Denise to the IMA community.

Thank you to students, old and new!
Enjoy this Anniversary coupon
Click on the coupon to print a pdf.


Registration now open through February 2011


Mosaic Garden Sphere
Intro to Glass Mosaics
Facilitating Community Mosaic
with Josef Norris
Exterior And Garden Applications
Featured Class

August 14 - 15
Mosaic Garden Sphere with Tracy Broback
A wonderful way to explore three dimensional forms.

Class Highlights

July 17 - 18
Mosaic 101 — Introduction To Mosaics with Tracy Broback

July 17 - 18
Visiting Artist Series: Josef Norris — Facilitating Community Mosaic Projects

July 24 - 25
Exterior And Garden Applications — Mosaic 201 with Rachel Rodi

July 31 - August 1
Introduction To Smalti with Laurel True

August 11 - September 15
Mosaic Tabletop with Rachel Rodi

August 5 - September 9
Glass Mosaics: Extended Study with Rachel Rodi

Coming this Fall

September 23 - November 11
Ancient Meets Modern — Contemporary Contexts for Traditional Techniques with Lillian Sizemore
This is a great class for students who want a more in-depth exploration of traditional setting styles.

October 16 - 17
Visiting Artist Series: Jeannie Houston Antes
Bring On The Bling! Mixed Media Mosaics

For more classes go to:
2010/2011Fall & Winter Class Schedule


Passages

Mosaic by Wesley WongPeace Only by Laurel True
Shira Weisbach
It is with sadness ad respect that we say goodbye to long-time IMA student who passed away in May. "Shira loved IMA", said her husband.

Marvin Rosenberg
The passing of public artist, community builder and partner in the legendary duo of Lilli Ann and Marvin Rosenberg will be grieved by many people in the Community Built Community and beyond.

Martin's energy and humor was infectious. He was a wonderful teacher, leader and elder. He will be greatly missed.


July 25
Faculty, Staff and Student Anniversary Exhibit
Celebrate 5 years of IMA and enjoy the diverse works of our Staff and students.


Mosaic by Wesley WongStudent Work
Sculptural Hearts Exhibit
Impressive and inspirational student work created in Tracy Broback's popular annual class. These hearts showcase a wonderful array of materials and techniques. All unique and one of a kind creations.


Community Mosaics in Haiti
Photo Exhibition to Benefit Laurel True's Mosaic Mural Project in Haiti.



Contemporary Mosaic Art: An Exquisite Collection
IMA Visiting Artists and Instructors Ellen Blakeley, Sonia King, Lillian Sizemore and Laurel True are featured in this exhibit which includes 14 works of mixed media mosaic art in 2D and sculpture.

July 20 through October 1
Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM
Concourse Gallery
555 California Street
San Francisco, CA.



IMA Party
Sunday July 25th
Join us for Institute of Mosaic Art's 5th Anniversary Celebration and Welcome Party!
Come and celebrate our anniversary, meet new owner Denise Bavier and celebrate the future of IMA with our team and community!


IMA Co-Founder Laurel True traveled to Haiti in June to facilitate a large-scale mosaic mural with youth and young adults in partnership with Art Creation Foundation for Children (ACFFC) Jacmel.

The project was a huge success.
Here is a link to a wonderful article written by Mosaic Art Now editor and blogger for Decorating Diva http://thedecoratingdiva.com/art-with-a-mission-piecing-together-hearts-souls-in-haiti-via-mosaics.

Laurel will be returning to Haiti in August to work with ACFFC youth and embark on the co-creation of 200 more feet of mosaic mural! If you would like to make a donation for this project, please contact laurel@truemosaics.com.

Keep up with Laurel True on Facebook!

Haiti

Anniversary Sale!
Thank you to our customers for 5 great years
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MSS Storewide Sale — 20%*
Sale ends July 25

Shop online now at: http://www.mosaicstudiosupply.com

*excludes Starrett & Platinum nippers, consignment items, not combinable with frequent buyer card or class student discount, custom orders or back orders.


Studio Assistant Position at Institute of Mosaic Art
Institute of Mosaic Art is hiring a 3/4 time Studio Assistant. This position combines hands-on studio support and some administrative and retail sales duties. Applicant should be organized, efficient, able to multi-task, motivated to do physical and mental work, be ready to interact with the public and be able to complete tasks on time.

For more info: http://www.instituteofmosaicart.com/jobs.html



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Masthead: Left and Right: Mosaic Detail by Laurel True, Middle: Mosaic by Amy Neiman