Mosaic Mandalas

In this 2-session workshop we will explore mosaic art through the creation  of a beautiful mandala. A mandala is a circle decorated with  imagery which directs the mind inward toward a deeper reflection of self  or the universe. We will embrace the patterns found in nature as we  allow our personal designs to flow and take shape.   Through this deeper artistic process we also learn to work with glass  and the tools and methods to cut and shape it into various patterns,  specifically floral and plant like patterns. We will also complete your  artworks with the grouting process. Day 1, 10-5pm Day 2, 10-12pm 

Additional $50 Materials fee due to Instructor Day of.

​Dayna  Sabatino is a Stained Glass and Mosaic artist with over two decades of  experience in the craft. Trained by the skilled artisans at The Stained  Glass Garden in Berkeley, California, Dayna spent the next ten years in  the Bay Area: teaching courses and building commissioned works with  Sabina Frank Designs; performing restoration work with Starbow Studios;  and working at The Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland with the globally  renowned mosaic artist, Laurel True.

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After  returning to the East Coast, Dayna settled in Vermont. She married,  became a mother, and began teaching stained glass and mosaic techniques  at art centers throughout New England. While teaching, Dayna sensed that  the practice of art and traditional handcrafts nourished a longing in  people for creative expression and cultural connection. It became her  goal to open a studio where she could work and teach, and plant the  seeds for nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, creative community.

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In  2022, Dayna opened Day Breaks Glass Teaching Studio in downtown Bethel,  Vermont. Today, it has grown into a unique maker space, offering a  variety of workshops and creative experiences for all. Students come  from all over Vermont for classes in applied arts and handicrafts,  taught in a warm and inclusive atmosphere by experienced artist  instructors.

Day  Breaks Glass Teaching Studio is a grateful recipient of grants from The  Vermont Arts Council, and a proud member of The Vermont Crafts Council  and The Stained Glass Association of America.