Fabric Mosaic Workshop – for Adults
Experience a warm, welcoming adult-only workshop that begins with an exclusive tour of fiber artist and painter Tomo Mori’s inspiring studio. Enjoy an intimate presentation of Tomo’s latest artwork as she shares the story behind her unique technique—how it began in 2010 and evolved into her signature style.
Next, you’ll discover how to transform ordinary fabric scraps into beautiful tiles with plenty of helpful tips and tricks. After cutting your colorful shapes, you’ll have fun designing and gluing your own unique collage using the mosaic technique. Every step is easy and accessible—perfect for beginners and creative explorers alike!
This is a rare opportunity—Tomo hasn’t taught this workshop since 2020, and she rarely offers it. Come find out what makes this experience so special, and don’t miss your chance to make your special piece with her!
Date: Monday, October 19 (Families with children workshop: Sunday, October 18, 2:00 to 3:30 pm)
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Facilitator: Tomo Mori
For: Adults and Families with children (Adults without children are welcome to join)
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-off allowed.
Fee: $5 Per Child (Under 18) / $10 Per Adult
Registration is required to participate
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NOTES:
If you would like to bring your own fabric, you are welcome to do so. Non-stretch cotton fabric works the best. You can bring your own fabric scissors, but we will have scissors, brush, gel medium, and pre-painted canvas boards for everyone (included in the fee).
Acrylic gel medium can be hard to remove once it sticks to your clothes, so please wear or bring old T-shirts or an apron. This is a process/technique-based workshop, so if you miss steps, it will be difficult for the group; please try to arrive on time.
About the facilitator:
Tomo Mori, born in Japan, is a Harlem-based painter and fiber artist. After graduating from the Atlanta College of Art (now SCAD Atlanta), she spent over 11 years in the fast-paced world of an international news agency, where her experiences ignited her mission as an artist.
Currently, Tomo is thriving in the studio program at the Children’s Art Carnival in West Harlem. She was honored to be selected for the Winter Workspace Residency at Wave Hill in 2023, following her participation in programs at IFPA/EFA in 2022 and Chashama in 2020 and 2016.
Her captivating artwork has been showcased in numerous esteemed venues, including Uptown Triennial 2026 at Wallach Art Gallery/Columbia University, Golden Thread at South Street Seaport, Scope Miami, Flux Art Fair, FiveMyles, Rush Art Gallery, and the Newark Museum. Her pieces have also been auctioned at Christie’s and Swann Auction Galleries.
Driven by her passion for public art, Tomo has received commissions from Columbia University in 2016, MTA Arts and Design in 2018, Governors Island in 2019, the Swan Reserve Hotel in 2021, and Mount Sinai Hospital in 2024.
Tomo has taught mixed-media exploration workshops for after-school and Saturday programs at Leroy Neiman Center/Art Horizon for 3 years. She also facilitated workshops at Sugar Hill Museum, Iona College Wallach Art Gallery, Dorothy Day Headstart Early Childhood Center and Sugar Hill Preschool.
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