Studio Workshops

Been busy in the studio with weekly workshops for groups of folks coming out to help with the Quake Mosaic. Here are some shots of some of the creative volunteers who've contributed in the last month:

Napa Artist, Kate Salenfriend, who completed several sections with her son, Quinn

Napa native, Ila Pearl, smashing some beautiful yellow tile seconds, donated to the project by Heath Ceramics 

Up and coming artists, Quincy and Abby, from TeensConnect

All the finished work, gorgeous!! Getting so excited to see this mosaic installed!

Star Volunteer Spotlight

The community response to the Napa Quake Mosaic has been phenomenal in so many ways! I am beyond grateful to so many people who have helped bring this project to life. Here are just a few of the incredible folks who've made this project happen:

Giada and Lori Parise: This mom-daughter powerhouse team has been helping all summer with all the studio work!

Jeni Olson, founder of TeensConnect, not only sorts the brown treasures at the studio, but organizes teen meet-ups for groups of youth to come work on the project as well  

And the Paulas, pictured here with the CIA students who created a dish inspired by the Quake Mosaic: Paula Brutocao (L) and Paula Philipps (R), who have both been AMAZING regular volunteers and generous supporters

Anne Pentland, one of the super talented artists and teachers at Nimbus, who has helped manage the public workshops. Her community-built mosaic experience and technical advice has been instrumental! There, but not pictured, the rest of amazing ladies of Nimbus, Sandra Cruz and Jamie Graff

Update at RAD Napa Open House

Tonight at the Napa Valley Wine Train Station, Jamie Graff from Nimbus Arts will give a brief update about the Quake Mosaic at the RAD Open House Event. Come join us and hear all about the project and all the newest developments for the Rail Arts District!

Napa Quake Mosaic at Napa Makes + Nimbus Arts!

Three Upcoming Napa Quake Mosaic Workshops

Saturday, April 7 (10am-4pm)

Napa Makes | The Oxbow School 530 Third Street, Napa

Join Napa Quake Mosaic and Nimbus Arts at this special event showcasing local artists + craftspeople! We'll have a family-friendly hands-on area where you can be a part of the mosaic making process. 

Enjoy the day and don't forget to get a ticket to the dinner supporting the scholarship program at The Oxbow School.

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Two Evenings at Nimbus Arts | 649 Main Street, St. Helena

• Tuesday, June 12 (6-8pm)

• Thursday, July 12 (6-8pm)

You are invited to join us at Nimbus to contribute to the Quake Mosaic. These evenings will feature snacks, drinks and community spirit as we continue to build the mosaic off-site. No mosaic experience necessary. We will have all the tools and instruction available for you. Free and open to the public.

Photo: New Tech High students helping with the project last summer. Photo by Infinity Visuals

First Signs of Spring

Instead of starting over at Carpe Diem, we decided to update the windows over a period of a couple months. Keeping the birch tree trunks in place, it was time to reflect the seasonal changes happening in Napa.

Before - the birch trees with falling snow and snow drifts on the ground.

SO, STAGE TWO: February 2018, First Signs of Spring. With a little help from actual Canadians (Aunt Debbie and Uncle Gerry, visiting from BC), my Mom and three year old niece, we removed the falling snow and most of the snow on the ground. We added touches of spring: new grass popping up, buds on the trees and a few woodland animals waking up from hibernation. Plus a cameo from a local toucan, who added all the warmth we needed!

Actual Canadian snow removal team.

My newest assistant (3 year old niece, Kyla) decided she wanted to add 'pink flowers and green grass'.

Adding grass and a few buds poking up through the snow.

And a visit from a friendly neighborhood toucan, adding an extra summery feeling to the day.