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SCHOOL MOSAIC PROJECTS AND ART RESIDENCIES


I conduct mosaic projects in schools where kids draw the subject matter of the mosaics and then assemble them as well. We work in the indirect method where the mosaics are temporarily placed on sticky mesh, therefore it is fun, clean and proceeds rather quickly. Most residencies are 4-7 days of in-school time. The whole school can be involved, with the youngest grades laying a few whole tiles, and older students, grades 3 and up, using the mosaic tile nippers. This is a wonderful project for adult volunteers and PTO parent participation.  If you have specific questions about school mosaic projects or would like a reference, contact me! I work predominantly in my home state of Massachusetts but am also happy to travel. Below are just a few of my mosaic school projects... 
school project mosaic
Erving Elementary School, January 2025, nature themed mosaic. All drawings done by students and mosaic assembled by students as well.
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Greenacres Elementary School, Scarsdale, NY June 2023. This mosaic is huge! 6'W X 7'H

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FIND YOUR VOICE, SPEAK YOUR MIND, a STARS grant mosaic mural project with design by students at Charlemont Academy in 2023

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The theme for the Howe- Manning Elementary School in Middleton, MA of local wildlife. Kids in grade 6 did all the drawings and then assembled the mosaics in a record 2 1/2 days.
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One of my favorites, a Barred Owl.

school mosaic project in progress
Fine tuning mosaics on a school project at Kent Elementary School where the theme is 'Under the Sea'. The bright red creature on the right became known as a squidipus as it is a cross between an octopus, having 8 legs, and the large eye of a squid. Install pictures soon!
school mosaic project residency
Meadow Pond Elementary School in South Salem, NY. The school just had its 50th birthday and so this was one of the theme's of the mosaic. Great school experience all around! April, 2018

A wonderful compilation of a school mosaic project and imagery of the process of Meadow Pond coming together can be viewed here, a great place to check out what a mosaic residency entails. http://www.klschools.org/groups/57967/mpes_news/mosaic
SUNDERLAND Elementary School Project wetland scene, June 2015
SUNDERLAND Elementary School Project wetland scene, June 2015
SUMMER, MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT, WETLAND SCENE
SUMMER, MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT, WETLAND SCENE

WINTER, MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT, WETLAND SCENE
WINTER, MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT, WETLAND SCENE
FALL MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT WETLAND SCENE
FALL, MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT, WETLAND SCENE

SUMMER, MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT, WETLAND SCENE
SPRING, MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT, WETLAND SCENE
 Elementary School mosaic
GOODYEAR Elementary School mosaic, Woburn, MA 2012 2 4x8 panels, the theme of the mosaic was based on viewing the world: locally, regionally and globally.
mosaic school project
RIDGEFIELD, CT Farmingville Elementary School 2015
 School mosaic
CONWAY Elementary School mosaic, 2004, Conway, MA. The mosaic theme at Conway was local flora and fauna. There are about 30 individual panels 12" square and drawn by all kids from each grade, K-6.

mosaic school project
NORTHBOROUGH, MA Peaslee Elementary School, 2009 The Four Seasons. One of my favorite school projects!
WEST BOYLSTON, Major Edwards Elementary School, mosaic project
WEST BOYLSTON, Major Edwards Elementary School, a mosaic project done for the Bicentennial of the town in 2008.
mosaic school project
WINCHESTER, MA Lynch Elementary School, 2014 the theme was celebrating the international make-up of the student population.
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SOUTHAMPTON, MA Norris School, 2016
mosaic school project
Admiring the completed panels at Norris School
CARMEL, NY Kent Primary School mosaic, 2013
CARMEL, NY Kent Primary School mosaic, 2013, each student mosaiced their own flower.
CARMEL, NY Kent Primary School mosaic, 2013
Mosaic installed on the outside of KPS including second residency mosaics in 2016
WOBURN, MA Reeves School mosaic, 2010
WOBURN, MA Reeves School mosaic, 2010 individual panels to pair with the pre-existing large mosaic created by a local artist.
WOBURN, MA Reeves School mosaic, 2010
Reeves School, 2016 project, 3 periods of Woburn history
mosaic school project
MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA Fannie Proctor School mosaics made by 5th graders to hang outside each classroom.
cynthia fisher mosaic artist school project
ASHFIELD, MA My very first school project, yours truly with so much BROWN HAIR!!! Couldn't resist including this here....
MOSAIC SCHOOL PROJECT
SCHOOL MOSAIC PROJECTS Sanderson Academy, my first ever mosaic project in 2002!

TESTIMONIALS

“My personal choice of Tectonic Shift; New World Order caught my eye from the very start of the viewing process. It is a true mosaic, done in the spirit of the medium. It uses the materials…with complete understanding of their qualities, of light, color and intensity….Brava!”
Elaine Goodwin, Juror , Mosaic Arts International Exhibition, San Diego Women's Museum, 2016
"I just saw the mosaic at the South Surgery Center. It is fabulous! It is just beautiful...once again thank you for leading us to just the right art choice."
excerpt to art consultant from hospital CEO, Dayton,Ohio 2017


"...everyone is over the moon with happiness and excitement about the mural. They are Beyond pleased." Barbara Harriman, President, Distinctive Art Source, 2017
"Seeing your whole body of work together, it blew me away.   Such an inspiring unity of brain and heart. It's authentically smart but balanced so perfectly with such heartfelt gentleness and freedom." Lynn Moor former owner, Mosaic Smalti 2017
Remodeling and Home Design
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  • HOME
  • ARTIST INFO
    • NEWS
    • Bio and Artist Statement
    • Current Mosaic Exhibitions
    • Resume
    • Publications
    • Links
  • GALLERIES
    • FINE ART MOSAICS >
      • ON BEING HUMAN >
        • Human Nature
        • Cogito Ergo Sum
        • Pioneer Spacecraft
        • Cosmic Microwave Background
        • Two Hands
        • Minoan Linear A
        • Earth Time
        • Insignificant Yet Absolutely Dominant
        • Before Wealth
        • Wealth Inequality
        • American Tapestry
        • Animal Worship
        • In the Shadows
        • Beneath the Surface
        • PFAS, Forever Chemicals
        • World Without Us
        • HOMO TECHNOLOGICUS
        • WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
      • Inspired by Nature
      • Science and Math mosaics
      • To Every Thing There is a Season
      • "Exploration of the Grid" mosaic series
      • Ireland Residency
      • PATAGONIA
      • Mosaic Quilts >
        • Mosaic Paper Quilt
    • RESIDENTIAL MOSAICS >
      • KITCHEN MOSAICS
      • MOSAIC HOUSE NUMBERS AND SIGNS
      • Fireplace, Hearth, Floor Medallions and more
      • Mosaics in the Bathroom
      • Outdoor Mosaics: Patio and Poolside
      • Mosaic Pet Portraits
    • ARCHITECTURAL MOSAICS >
      • Public Art Mosaics
      • Hospital Mosaics
      • COMMUNITY MOSAICS >
        • CHILE!!!!!
    • GUATEMALA >
      • GUATEMALA 11
      • GUATEMALA 10
      • GUATEMALA 9
      • GUATEMALA 8
      • GUATEMALA 7
      • GUATEMALA 6, 2019
      • Guatemala 5, el lago espectacular
      • GUATEMALA 4, el lago
      • Guatemala 3
      • GUATEMALA RE-VISITED
      • Guatemala Community Mosaic
    • ARCHIVES >
      • Early Work, Big Bang Mosaics
      • Mosaics, Nature Based
  • WORKSHOPS
  • School mosaic projects
  • COMMISSION PROCESS
    • Commissioning a Mosaic for the Home
    • Commissioning a Public Art Mosaic