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National Tile Day

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Held February 23, the day recognizes tile as a timeless element of architecture and design. From the modest, white ceramic in a subway to the intricate mosaic columns at the Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona, Spain, tile proves to be versatile and attractive.

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Create the Mosaics of the Mediterranean at Chautauqua

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Review his career as a studio artist at Artisan Architectural Ceramics. He is also wel l known for his work in schools as a teaching artist in education. View his work as artist-in-residence at tileandclayart.com. See his recent studio projects on the Behance Network. Call George at 216 225 0368. Email him at gwoideck@tileandclayart.com.

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Discovering Trends at the Source: The 2022 Passport to Creativity Tour

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DAY ONE – Arrival and Architectural Tour of Valencia. We began our week with an immersive architectural tour of Valencia, the eighth city to be designated World Design Capital® 2022 (WDC 2022), led by architect Adrian Torress Astaburuaga. Then it was back into Valencia to visit the González Martí National Museum of Ceramics.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3

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As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. Architecture and Design.

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