She also started an art program at a local nonprofit, teaching adults with special needs to express themselves through art. Christine has taught all over the world on high end cruise ships for the last 18 years. Her passion is helping her students to get their creative juices flowing…for them to enjoy creating…and not to be intimidated…all in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. She also enjoys helping self- proclaimed “non-crafty” people to find their inner artist.Ĭhristine Fitzgerald has been a teaching artist for over 30 years. Now with more time and space to devote to mosaics, she loves to recreate video game characters, peacocks, and especially dragons out of glass. Before she met Diane, she had been working out of her home and selling her art at fairs and shows. From there she began to experiment with glass, and began creating stained glass mosaics in her spare time. All it took was one project in a studio art class to have her hooked. Hence the name of the studio!Īsia found her passion for mosaic art in high school. Diane loves mosaic garden art (stepping stones, flower pots, gazing balls) or functional art (house numbers, picture frames, table tops) but to sooth her artistic soul, it’s usually a pelican.
She continued working with the most highly regarded artists in the mosaic community. Diane, the founder of the original mosaic studio, was essentially self-taught until she retired and found time to study at the Union Square Art Cooperative in NYC. The new studio is a special place that includes a gallery, plenty of classroom space, and resident artist Christine Fitzgerald of Christine’s Coastal Treasures. The new studio, Pelican Central Mosaic Arts, has been open since September 1st, but the official Grand Opening party is Saturday, October 13th. Lively Fort Pierce’s downtown has an ever expanding art community and calendar of unique city events, like the Monthly Art Walk.
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Diane Concepcion and Asia Booth have both previously exhibited/sold their mosaics at the Art Connection, in the historic Arcade Building, an artist owned co-op with 30 plus artists of all types of media. The market has been a local tradition since 1997. Every Saturday, not just during snowbird season-but all year long, you will find art vendors, food vendors, a green market with fresh local produce plus a big selection of artisanal food products and live music. The long standing Saturday Farmers’ Market on the waterfront is as busy as ever. The city is alive with new restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, art co-ops and all kinds of unique shops. Ft Pierce, FLįort Pierce, the home of the A.E.Backus Museum and Florida’s beloved Highwaymen, is synonymous with art. Pelican Central Mosaic Arts Announces Its Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, October 13th Noon – 6 pm 220 Orange Ave. Pierce, Florida Diane Concepcion Asia Booth Christine Fitzgerald Pelican Central Mosaic Arts 220 Orange Avenue Ft. Pierce, you’ll want to explore the Saturday farmers market, live music, water front, restaurants and many other art galleries in town. M eet and greet the artists, take a look at the great studio space, ask about the classes, create a ‘Make and Take’, and share some refreshments. The new space is available for other artists to teach as well! The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. The studio is a special place that includes a gallery, plenty of classroom space, and resident artist Christine Fitzgerald of Christine’s Coastal Treasures. The new studio, Pelican Central Mosaic Arts announces the Grand Opening Party on Saturday, October 13th. Diane and Asia have had studios in several locations, including an urban farm! Their journey has led them to Fort Pierce, which is experiencing a true renaissance. The mosaic ladies have arrived in Fort Pierce! If you’re interested in mosaics, you’ve heard of Diane Concepcion and Asia Booth! They’ve been creating/teaching mosaic art in Martin County for years.
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