Thursday May 4, 2005 - Mosaic Mania

What I thought was going to be “little project” has consumed most of my days in Cyprus. I am pretty much a regular at the mosaic/pottery studio as these waves have been the bane of my existence. I can only manage to crank out an almost frustrating three waves a day. The very methodic jig saw puzzleesque of a hobby, is actually very relaxing and I find myself wondering where the hours of the day have gone. Between waves, I help out around the studio (glazing pottery, wrapping customer purchases…) and visit with Mike (employee) and Oria (owner). I am such a regular fixture there, practically a “will work for mosaic lessons,” that on the off days I don’t show up they wonder where I am. She recently was commissioned by the city of Limassol to design and mosaic a large fountain, so I’ll be getting some more hands on practical experience here shortly.