We facilitated 5 mosaic-making sessions with seniors at a long-term care centre. We cut out the templates from plywood and prepared a big selection of materials, and we provided coaching and direction. The actual work was done by the residents, none of whom had done this kind of thing before. I think they did a great job, and it was a great pleasure to watch these folks become engaged with the project. The photo above shows the work created by the seniors.
The Bowmanville Woodpecker
The Paris Goldfinches
This group of goldfinches lives at a residence in Paris Ontario.
Bluebird of Happiness
This smaller mosaic was made to celebrate a wedding.
The Paris Cardinals
We recently installed these two male cardinals at a home in Paris Ontario. They’re hanging on a set of wires which are designed for roses and clematis to grow on. As the plants mature, they can grow around the mosaics.
These cardinals are traditional mosaics made with smalti glass tiles.
Nuthatch
Boreal chickadee finds a new garden home
Black-crowned Night Heron – looking for lunch
Goldfinch – exploring a new garden home
We love butterfly season!
This one has a 19 inch wingspan. It’s made from broken crockery, ceramic tiles, a wooden bead (on the head) and two plastic animals (can you find them?).