Art and recycling - a classroom perspective

Once introduced to the basic elements of the mosaic

process, these alternative education students in a small

coastal town west of Portland, Oregon ran with the

artistic possibilities of

recycled glass, magazines, and ceramic tile.

Robert works on a tile to honor his mom on

Mother's Day

An enthusiastic and quick learner,

Ignasio proudly displays his masterpiece

"j.m." having fun with his "work in progress"

Chaz Lake incorporated photos

in his amazing recycled mosaic tile

Alex enjoying a job "well done"

"Cynthia"


A motivational tile by "S.L."

"M.B." having fun with green? grout!

Sean Dove

Robert's tribute to his mother.

Thank you to the TOPS program and instructor Rachel

for inviting me to share some time and knowledge with

some wonderful people.