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.

  • Featured Piece by Piece Artist: Hugo S.

    Featured Piece by Piece Artist: Hugo S.

    “The most important things I have learned is how to use the mosaic tools; moreover, I have learned the different kinds of cut on the glass; the color of the grout I use in each project; how to mix paint colors; and what andamento to use in each project.”
  • Artist working on a mosaic lamp during a Piece by Piece workshop.

    Featured Piece by Piece Artist: Guadalupe G.

    Although Guadalupe joined our program only little over one year ago, she has quickly become an enthusiastic participant in every workshop, and is working as a qualified artist on one of our large commission projects. Since her first days at...

  • 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...