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Create the Mosaics of the Mediterranean at Chautauqua

Tile+Mosaic

In this hands-on course, we’ll journey to the sunny Mediterranean from West to East and design and re-create the geometric patterned mosaics of Morocco, the broken tile mosaics of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and the Byzantine glass tile mosaics of ancient Constantinople. No previous experience needed.

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National Tile Day

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain is proud to participate in National Tile Day. Held February 23, the day recognizes tile as a timeless element of architecture and design. Around the world, tile plays a variety of roles, revealing its durability and flexibility over thousands of years. … Continue Reading.

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

Tile Talk

Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3. In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). Trencadís is a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Cevisama, the Event.

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