Author Archives: Tami

Starting the New Year here at SBSMA

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Tami

I love new beginnings.  Whether it is a new season, a new book or the new year!  Fresh start.  Something to look back on and see what can be improved and what can be discovered in the year to come. … Continue reading →

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WHERE MOSAICS AND CREATIVITY COLLIDE!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Tami

Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art is a place to come learn and create mosaic art.  Open since 2009 by Tami Macala, the school offers a wide range of workshops covering many mosaic styles.  Many of these workshops are taught … Continue reading →

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Mexican Smalti Workshop

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tami

Our Mexican Smalti workshop took place last weekend.  Every student worked on the same flower design while learning the processes of proper cutting and fitting skills. Everyone left with the knowledge of color gradation, shading and color values.   It was a fantastic two … Continue reading →

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Three Dimensional Art

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tami

Learning to work on a 3D object can be fun and a little challenging at the same time. The results will be so gratifying when you see the sparkle and reflection of glass from so many angles. Our students use found … Continue reading →

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Carol Shelkin Returns!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tami

Visiting artist Carol Shelkin taught at The Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art last August, and we are so lucky to have her back! She had such a great experience with our students last summer, that she decided to return. The Realistic … Continue reading →

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Students at Work

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Tami

Picture of the day: SBSMA students enjoying the process of making art out of concrete boulders and spheres in a recent workshop.

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Summer Schedule Added!!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Tami

Check out the new workshops just added.  New ones and favorites can be found on the schedule page.  Santa Barbara is a great place to come during the summer, enjoy the great weather, the ocean and take a mosaic workshop!! … Continue reading →

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Boulders and Garden Spheres Are Ready!

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Tami

Lightweight concrete small boulders and spheres are taking shape and ready to become amazing works of art in our upcoming workshop and for sale!  Teacher and Owner, Tami Macala makes the boulders and spheres, and you make the art! The  Garden Sphere/Boulder … Continue reading →

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New artists added!!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Tami

Check the schedule for the latest visiting artists to come to SBSMA.  We have Erin Pankratz-Smith, Laurie Mika and Carol Shelkin.  All in the spring, so start checking your calendars and get on board!  These workshops will sell out!  You … Continue reading →

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Spring schedule coming out soon!!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Tami

Stay tuned for the spring schedule.  Thinking about trying out a new style of mosaic?  Here is your chance.  New visiting artists, new ways to make mosaic art.  All here at SBSMA!!

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