Piece by Piece Stories

The most up to date information on what Piece by Piece is up to. Get updates on classes, artists, upcoming projects, and more.

  • Instructor Luz poking her head through a hole in a mosaic wall.

    Meet Our Instructors: Luz Mack Durini

    When Luz Mack Durini first learned of Piece by Piece, she had no idea she would find herself teaching mosaic art, working with an incredible group of inner-city artists, and leading large public art projects. Luz started working with Piece...

  • Artists working on mosaics at a Piece by Piece workshop.

    Open Workshops Offer More Than Mosaic

    In addition to our directed studies and visiting artist workshops, Piece by Piece has a weekly Open Workshop. These classes are designed to provide a venue for both new and experienced participants to come together to learn, find inspiration, share ideas,...

  • Large 3-D mosaic leaves with flowers mounted on the side of a building.

    Villas at Gower Public Art Project, Part Two: Installation and Celebration

    Installation The daunting task of installing Piece by Piece's first public art project fell into the very capable hands of L.A. ProPoint, a company that has done some incredible and large installations at the Hollywood Bowl, Universal Studios and the...

  • A group of artist instructors holding a large 3D mosaic leaf.

    Villas at Gower Public Art Project

    When Piece by Piece was founded by Sophie Alpert, the goal was to provide a much-needed source of supplemental income to recently homeless and very low income residents of inner city Los Angeles. It quickly became much more. Under the...

  • Artists working on mosaics at a Piece by Piece workshops.

    Meet Our Instructors: Leigh Adams

    When you visit a Piece by Piece open workshop, you will often see a group of participants surrounding a purple-haired woman. Leigh Adams, an instructor with Piece by Piece for five years, is known for her kindness and candid but...

  • Meet Piece by Piece Artisan June

    Meet Piece by Piece Artisan June

    Piece by Piece artisan June has an effervescent spirit. She is gentle and enthusiastic. She is optimistic and inclusive. She is finding her way through a new phase in her life, and always looks to help others through supportive words and...