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