Building Beauty, One Piece at a Time: Student Mosaics From a Season of Workshops

By Christine KenneallyPublished On: June 13, 2025

When people come together to create, the inspiration is exponential!

It has been such a rewarding season of workshops. I love the chance to participate in the creative process as a guide, teacher and witness. Bringing an idea to life takes commitment, courage and patience. It’s an experience that has both highs and lows, and offers an opportunity for us to learn about ourselves and about each other.

I love mosaics because of the many ways to do it well; there are as many approaches as there are artists. This collection of art made in my workshops this spring is proof of that. Big thanks to all the artists whose work is represented here: Marcia, Sue, Dee, Lucy, Judy, Nanci, Caroline, Stella, Rob, Dayle, Bridget, Nan, Alyssa, Joy, Miretta, Jo-Ann, Carol, Joyce, Deb, Stacy, Andrea, Debbi, & Ann. And congratulations on a job well done. It’s been such a pleasure working with all of you.

Here are some testimonials from students about their experience:

Christine has.created a magical container for creativity; sharing mosaic skills and gentle guidance in a beautiful hillside studio filled with the inspiration of fellow artists. – Nanci, Northfield MA.

“I love working with Christine in her peaceful studio. Christine is nonjudgmental, always willing to give supportive suggestions and extends herself beyond. It has been a joy to spend time working in her studio and to exchange creative ideas. She spurs me on to continue to be creative and complete projects. What a joy! –Sue B Northampton, MA

Christine brings an energy of warmth, support and the joy of creativity to her mosaic classes. She is a skilled teacher who supports each student where they are at. –M.W. Northampton

Christine is a thoughtful and creative teacher. With a caring approach to students who have a variety of interests and levels of experience she responds to their questions and ideas by sharing individualized possibilities for moving forward in their work. Her classes are both industrious and fun. Judy Darrow Freed, Brattleboro, VT

Fall Workshop Dates

I’m excited to announce my fall workshops. I think this is the furthest in advance that I’ve ever done this.

Mosaic Quilts 6 week series. (new workshop!)

Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30 September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23

Mosaics Inspired by Nature 6 week series

Wednesday mornings, 9:30-12:30, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15

Mosaic Stepping Stones One day workshops from 10-4 with lunch included

July 26

October 25

November 15

Click here to Register. Click each workshop title for all the details.

I learned much more than I ever expected. Not only about mosaics, but about my creative abilities. I went into the class thinking I had none, but Christine pushed me to think outside the box and develop my creativity.

-K.G. Florence, MA

Christine’s focused, caring listening brought up insightful questions about past events that have shaped my life and perspective, allowing closed doors to begin to open to a different view and new possibilities.

-S.C. Florence MA

Christine is the best art teacher I’ve ever had. Her method of presenting techniques and information is so clear, and she has a terrific studio. I loved the class, it combines color , shape, texture and composition and wasn’t intimidating to learn. It was so much fun!

-J.F. Amherst, MA

Christine is a great teacher- very organized, prepared, caring, talented, patient, instructive and inspiring. The class was perfect. She addressed everyone’s needs in a very individual way. I learned a tremendous amount.

-E.J. Easthampton, MA

Christine helped me to integrate who I thought I was with who I really am, or could be. She gently and compassionately steered me in the direction of my deeper truth. Her wise and non-judgemental mentoring left me feeling freer to risk being truer to myself.

-T.M. Conway, MA

Christine created a safe space and offered guidance that helped me have a deeper understanding of myself. I appreciate how present she was during our session and the genuine sense of connectedness I experienced. The insights she provided caused me to reflect, and reminded me to look within when seeking guidance. Her positive energy, calm demeanor, and kind nature resonated throughout our session.

-A.T. Chicago, IL

This class was the most therapeutic thing I have ever done!

-E.C. Amherst, MA

Building Beauty, One Piece at a Time: Student Mosaics From a Season of Workshops

When people come together to create, the inspiration is exponential!

Fall Workshop Dates

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