I meant to keep updating this blog about the progress of the community mosaic project, but I've been pretty overwhelmed with getting ready, and documenting the process hasn't been a priority. I feel utterly grateful to have an intern, Lisandro Perez, who has taken on donations acquisition, volunteer organizing, and keeping track of the pallet at Furniture Works. Meanwhile, I've been trying to get the word out to all event calendars and print media, going through all of my own materials to contribute as much as I can, and going to community groups to do the project the way it will be done next weekend so that I work out the kinks ahead of time.
Luckily, every group has done a great job making mosaic fish, it has been fairly simple to explain and execute, and only one person has cut themselves on a piece of glass. Fish have been made by students at Choice High School, a McCleary girl scout troop, and the Olympia Senior Center. We have 40 fish made already! Meanwhile, Seattle Mosaic Arts graciously offered to create some fish to contribute. Claire, the owner of SMA, originally convinced me to try her contact paper-tile tape method, and I can't tell you how helpful that is.
We were becoming anxious when we had only 2 weeks to go and only a fraction of the materials we would need to cover the surfaces of the concrete forms. But then, Advance Glass and Spectrum Glass both pledged donations of surplus stained glass! I will drive to Spectrum Glass in Woodinville tomorrow to pick up 150 lbs of glass, which is a huge relief.
So, everything is coming together. I hope we have an enthusiastic turnout to ensure as much community participation in this project as possible. Don't forget: noon to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday April 28th and 29th at the Artesian Well on 4th and Jefferson in downtown Olympia. Also, we could still use a couple more volunteers. If you are interested, email Lisandro: artesian.well.mosaic@gmail.com.
Luckily, every group has done a great job making mosaic fish, it has been fairly simple to explain and execute, and only one person has cut themselves on a piece of glass. Fish have been made by students at Choice High School, a McCleary girl scout troop, and the Olympia Senior Center. We have 40 fish made already! Meanwhile, Seattle Mosaic Arts graciously offered to create some fish to contribute. Claire, the owner of SMA, originally convinced me to try her contact paper-tile tape method, and I can't tell you how helpful that is.
So, everything is coming together. I hope we have an enthusiastic turnout to ensure as much community participation in this project as possible. Don't forget: noon to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday April 28th and 29th at the Artesian Well on 4th and Jefferson in downtown Olympia. Also, we could still use a couple more volunteers. If you are interested, email Lisandro: artesian.well.mosaic@gmail.com.
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